Fabrication Workshop Lead — QA, Mentoring & Safety

Qest Human Resources; South Australia; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Qest Human Resources is supporting a client in South Australia to recruit an experienced Fabrication Supervisor/Manager. You will lead a workshop team of trades, work with Production Administration and Engineering to meet production timelines, and ensure QA and safety standards are maintained.

You’ll mentor and train production staff, coordinate equipment maintenance with the asset management team, and prepare job packs for the fabrication department.

Qualifications

• Experience in metal fabrication or boiler making.
• Ability to read drawings.
• Valid driver’s license and forklift license.
• Commitment to safe work practices.
• Ability to mentor and supervise staff.

Responsibilities

• Run a workshop with a small team of trades.
• Coordinate with Production Admin and Engineering to meet deadlines.
• Conduct toolbox meetings to communicate planning and direction.
• Oversee equipment maintenance and asset management.
• Ensure QA processes and correct fabrication.
• Prepare job packs for fabrication department.
• Mentor, train and supervise production staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Read drawings

Driver’s license

Forklift license

Metal fabrication

Safety procedures

Team player

Education

Boilermaker / Metal fabrication qualification

Job description

Qest Human Resources is supporting a client in South Australia to recruit an experienced Fabrication Supervisor/Manager. You will lead a workshop team of trades, work with Production Administration and Engineering to meet production timelines, and ensure QA and safety standards are maintained.

You’ll mentor and train production staff, coordinate equipment maintenance with the asset management team, and prepare job packs for the fabrication department.