Production Manager – Structural Steel & Temporary Works Fabrication

BKH Group; Blacktown; On-site; AUD 120,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid overtime

Job summary

BKH Fabrication, part of the BKH Contractors Group, is seeking an experienced Production Manager to keep fabrication jobs on track from drawings to delivery. You will work closely with management and the workshop team to plan, coordinate, and deliver quality results.

Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, reviewing drawings, material take-offs, and sourcing steel and consumables. You will liaise with suppliers and ensure compliance with welding, AS/NZS standards, and project cost

Qualifications

• At least 4 years in structural steel fabrication, with supervisory/production experience.
• Experience in temporary works, formwork or heavy construction is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication sequencing and Australian standards.

Responsibilities

• Plan and schedule production to meet project and site delivery dates.
• Prioritise workload with workshop team to keep production moving.
• Review fabrication drawings and resolve technical issues with engineers/drafters.
• Do material take-offs, estimates and orders for steel, consumables and bought parts.
• Liaise with local/overseas suppliers and subcontractors for galvanising, laser, machining and coatings.
• Coordinate welding inspections, WPS/WPQR, NDT, ITPs and AS/NZS compliance.
• Track job costs, hours and progress; report to management.
• Support WHS on the workshop floor and maintain plant/equipment.
• Coordinate dispatch with site teams and the yard.

Skills

4+ years in structural steel

supervisory/production experience

temporary works experience

welding processes knowledge

reading shop drawings

AutoCAD

Inventor

estimating & take-offs

problem-solving

organisational skills

boilermaker/welder background

driver's license

right to work in Australia

Tools

AutoCAD

Inventor

Job description

Production Manager – Structural Steel & Temporary Works Fabrication

We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to help keep our fabrication jobs on track from drawings to delivery. You'll work closely with management and the workshop team on planning, scheduling, procurement, quality and cost. This is not a trainee role. We need someone with real workshop experience who can get started quickly.

Key responsibilities

Plan and schedule production to meet project and site delivery dates

Work with the workshop team on job priorities and keep production moving

Review and check fabrication drawings, and raise and resolve technical issues with engineers and drafters

Do material take-offs, estimates and bills of quantities, and source and order steel, consumables and bought-in parts

Liaise with local and overseas suppliers and subcontractors (galvanising, laser and machining, coatings)

Coordinate quality: welding inspections, WPS/WPQR, NDT, ITPs and compliance with AS/NZS 1554, AS 4100 and AS 3610

Track job costs, hours and progress, and report to management

Support WHS on the workshop floor and help maintain plant and equipment

Coordinate dispatch and deliveries with site teams and the yard

About you

At least 4 years' experience in structural steel fabrication, including some time in a supervisory or production role

Experience in temporary works, formwork, scaffolding, jumpform or heavy construction equipment (strongly preferred)

A strong working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication sequencing and Australian fabrication standards

Confidence reading and checking shop drawings. AutoCAD/Inventor

Experience estimating, doing take-offs and buying materials

A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and organisational skills

A trade background (boilermaker/welder) is highly regarded

A current driver's licence and the right to work in Australia

About us

BKH Fabrication (part of BKH Contractors Group) designs, fabricates and supplies jumpform, climbing formwork, table systems and temporary works equipment for some of Sydney's biggest high-rise and infrastructure projects. Our Kings Park workshop has a skilled fabrication team and a strong pipeline of work.

Varied work across production, technical and procurement

Competitive salary plus paid overtime

Long-term, stable work with a growing pipeline of major projects

A skilled, experienced team to work alongside