Lead Workshop Manager: Welding & Fabrication

Magnetic Steel Works; Townsville City; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Supportive working environment

Long-term career opportunity

Opportunity to lead a skilled team

Job summary

Magnetic Steel Works in Townsville region is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager/Supervisor to oversee day-to-day workshop operations, coordinate staff, plan workloads and ensure all jobs are completed safely, on time and to the required quality. The role requires strong boilermaking, welding and metal fabrication experience, with a track record in supervising or leading a workshop team.

You will read drawings, manage materials and liaise with management and clients while fostering a

Qualifications

• Experience in boilermaking, welding and metal fabrication.
• Experience supervising or leading a workshop team.
• Organised and able to manage multiple jobs at once.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Can read and understand workshop drawings.
• Confident communicating with staff, management and customers.
• Able to lead by example and maintain a positive team environment.
• Strong commitment to safety and quality.
• Reliable, punctual and takes pride in their work.

Responsibilities

• Supervising and coordinating workshop staff
• Planning and allocating daily jobs and workloads
• Managing workshop production and deadlines
• Overseeing fabrication, welding and assembly work
• Site visits to plan, measure jobs
• Ensuring work is completed to drawings, specifications and quality standards
• Providing guidance and support to apprentices and tradespeople
• Monitoring materials, stock and workshop equipment
• Liaising with management, clients and other team members
• Identifying and resolving production issues
• Maintaining a clean, organised and efficient workshop

Skills

Boilermaking

Welding

Metal fabrication

Workshop supervision

Reading drawings

Communication

Job description

Magnetic Steel Works in Townsville region is seeking an experienced Workshop Manager/Supervisor to oversee day-to-day workshop operations, coordinate staff, plan workloads and ensure all jobs are completed safely, on time and to the required quality. The role requires strong boilermaking, welding and metal fabrication experience, with a track record in supervising or leading a workshop team.

You will read drawings, manage materials and liaise with management and clients while fostering a