Fabrication Workshop Lead: Growth & Hands-On Leadership

North Coast Engineering and Mechanical; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

North Coast Engineering and Mechanical is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Cairns to lead the fabrication workshop, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery. You will supervise workshop personnel, coordinate workloads, and provide technical leadership while supporting production planning and continuous improvement.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an experienced tradesperson who enjoys developing people, solving problems and driving performance within a growing

Qualifications

• Experience leading fabrication teams.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication, welding and engineering processes.
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Proactive approach to problem solving.
• Commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day operations of the fabrication workshop, ensuring safety, efficiency, on-time delivery and quality.
• Supervise workshop personnel and coordinate workloads.
• Support production planning and provide technical leadership.
• Maintain a strong focus on safety, quality and customer satisfaction.
• This is a hands-on leadership role developing people and driving performance.

Skills

Leadership

Fabrication

Welding

Organisational skills

Communication

Problem solving

Job description

North Coast Engineering and Mechanical is seeking a Workshop Supervisor in Cairns to lead the fabrication workshop, ensuring safe, efficient and high-quality project delivery. You will supervise workshop personnel, coordinate workloads, and provide technical leadership while supporting production planning and continuous improvement.

This hands-on leadership role is ideal for an experienced tradesperson who enjoys developing people, solving problems and driving performance within a growing