Lead Fabrication Welder: Hands-On Workshop Leader

Wood Recruitment; Cockburn; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full-time role

Overtime opportunities

Hands-on leadership

Job summary

Wood Recruitment is assisting a Bibra Lake-based client seeking an experienced Workshop Leading Hand to lead a fabrication team. The role remains hands-on, with oversight from the floor and reporting to the Workshop Production Manager.

You will supervise fabricators, read drawings, coordinate daily tasks, and provide real-time technical support while ensuring safety and quality in every job.

Qualifications

• Strong fabrication and welding experience on structural steel.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans.
• Experience in container modification or heavy fabrication is highly regarded.
• Proven experience as a Leading Hand or senior trade-based role.
• Understanding of workflow coordination and job scheduling.
• Solid knowledge of workplace health and safety practices.

Responsibilities

• Performing hands-on fabrication, welding, and container modification work.
• Supervising and supporting fabricators, trade assistants, and contractors on the workshop floor.
• Allocating and prioritising daily tasks in line with production requirements.
• Providing real-time technical guidance and troubleshooting support.
• Ensuring all work is completed safely and meets quality standards.
• Assisting with short-term workflow planning and job scheduling.
• Monitoring team productivity and addressing workflow issues.
• Coordinating with the Workshop Production Manager on job progress and priorities.
• Ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are ready for upcoming work.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives within the workshop.
• Supporting safety compliance and maintaining high workshop standards.

Skills

Fabrication

Welding

Reading drawings

Leadership

Safety

Team guidance

Job description

Wood Recruitment is assisting a Bibra Lake-based client seeking an experienced Workshop Leading Hand to lead a fabrication team. The role remains hands-on, with oversight from the floor and reporting to the Workshop Production Manager.

You will supervise fabricators, read drawings, coordinate daily tasks, and provide real-time technical support while ensuring safety and quality in every job.