Fabrication Supervisor – Reinforcement Cage Manufacturing

ADN Earthworks; Warragamba; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ADN Earthworks in NSW invites an experienced Fabrication Supervisor to oversee reinforcement cage fabrication operations. You will supervise a team of fabricators, read engineering drawings, allocate tasks, and ensure safety and quality standards are met.

This hands-on leadership role requires strong steel fabrication knowledge, ability to manage production targets, and commitment to continuous improvement. Full-time position with competitive salary and career progression opportunities.

Qualifications

• Prior supervisory or leading-hand experience in reinforcement steel or cage fabrication.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of steel fabrication processes.
• Commitment to safety and quality.
• Full-time, stable employment with an established business.

Responsibilities

• Supervising daily reinforcement cage fabrication and production activities
• Leading, allocating and coordinating fabrication staff to meet production targets
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication schedules and specifications
• Ensuring reinforcement cages are fabricated accurately and in accordance with project requirements
• Monitoring production output, quality, labour utilisation and workflow
• Coordinating materials, equipment and resources to minimise production delays
• Identifying and resolving fabrication, quality and production issues
• Ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, company procedures and quality standards
• Liaising with project, engineering, logistics and management teams to ensure production schedules are achieved

Skills

Supervisory experience

Reinforcement cages

Steel fabrication

Reading drawings

Quality focus

Job description

Fabrication Supervisor - Reinforcement Cage Manufacturing

Reporting to the Production Manager / Operations Manager, you will oversee day-to-day fabrication activities and lead a team of fabricators and production personnel. This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone with strong experience in steel reinforcement, cage fabrication, structural steel, or a similar manufacturing environment. You will be responsible for supervising production, coordinating the fabrication team, maintaining high safety and quality standards, and ensuring cages are manufactured efficiently and to specification.

Key responsibilities

• Supervising daily reinforcement cage fabrication and production activities
• Leading, allocating and coordinating fabrication staff to meet production targets
• Reading and interpreting engineering drawings, fabrication schedules and specifications
• Ensuring reinforcement cages are fabricated accurately and in accordance with project requirements
• Monitoring production output, quality, labour utilisation and workflow
• Coordinating materials, equipment and resources to minimise production delays
• Identifying and resolving fabrication, quality and production issues
• Ensuring compliance with WHS requirements, company procedures and quality standards
• Liaising with project, engineering, logistics and management teams to ensure production schedules are achieved

About you

• Previous supervisory or leading-hand experience in reinforcement steel, cage fabrication, steel fabrication, or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication processes
• Ability to read and interpret engineering and fabrication drawings
• Proven ability to lead and motivate a production team
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• High attention to detail and a strong commitment to quality
• Solid understanding of workplace health and safety requirements
• Ability to work effectively under production deadlines
• Relevant trade qualification or industry experience is highly regarded
• Full-time, stable employment with an established business
• Competitive salary package based on experience
• Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled fabrication team
• Supportive management team
• Opportunities for career progression
• A strong focus on safety, quality and continuous improvement