Lead Mechanical Foreman – Fabrication & Welding

Dialog Fitzroy Ltd; Brisbane; On-site; AUD 110,000 - 114,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle for work-related use

Permanent full-time employment

Job summary

Dialog Fitzroy Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Mechanical Foreman to lead our Brisbane workshop team, with potential occasional travel to project sites. This hands-on leadership role suits an experienced tradesperson with expertise in structural steel fabrication, tank building, pipe fitting, and welding, who enjoys mentoring others and fostering a positive team.

You will play a key role in training and coaching the next generation of tradespeople while ensuring workmanship meets

Qualifications

• Hold relevant trade Diploma, Certificate or background; comparable to the Australian standard with 3 years relevant full-time trade experience.
• At least 5 years' leadership or similar experience.
• Extensive experience in structural steel fabrication and tank construction.
• Strong pipe fitting and welding experience, including weld inspection knowledge.
• Excellent understanding of welding procedures, welding standards, and quality requirements.
• Proven experience leading workshop teams or supervising tradespeople.
• Demonstrated ability to teach, train, and mentor apprentices and tradesmen.
• Strong communication and organisational skills.
• Commitment to quality workmanship and workplace safety.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise day-to-day workshop activities.
• Train, mentor, and develop apprentices in welding and fabrication techniques.
• Upskill workshop personnel to improve capability, productivity, and quality.
• Ensure all fabrication and welding work is completed to required specifications and standards.
• Interpret drawings and welding procedures.
• Monitor workmanship and provide technical guidance to workshop staff.
• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Coordinate workflow and ensure projects are delivered on time.

Skills

Leadership experience

Welding & fabrication expertise

Mentoring apprentices

Communication & organisation

Safety culture

Education

Trade Diploma/Certificate (Australian standard)

Tools

Welding inspection tools

Pipe fitting tools

Job description

Dialog Fitzroy Ltd in Brisbane is seeking an experienced Mechanical Foreman to lead our Brisbane workshop team, with potential occasional travel to project sites. This hands-on leadership role suits an experienced tradesperson with expertise in structural steel fabrication, tank building, pipe fitting, and welding, who enjoys mentoring others and fostering a positive team.

You will play a key role in training and coaching the next generation of tradespeople while ensuring workmanship meets