Welding Supervisor | Lead Team, Early Finish Fridays

Hilton Manufacturing; Greater Dandenong; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Early finish Fridays

Long-term stability

Internal progression opportunities

Job summary

Hilton Manufacturing in Dandenong South is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead a skilled team of MIG, TIG and FCAW welders. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will own safety, quality, productivity and team performance across the welding function, and ensure production targets are met with high standards.

This hands-on leadership role offers early finish Fridays, a full-time permanent position, and the opportunity to drive continuous improvement across processes and systems

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Welding Supervisor within a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong knowledge of MIG, TIG and FCAW welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, specifications and welding symbols.
• Sound understanding of welding quality requirements and inspection processes.
• Proven experience leading teams in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication, problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• A commitment to safety, quality and continuous improvement.
• Demonstrated ability to coach, develop and motivate the team.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication or Welding.

Responsibilities

• Lead, mentor and develop a team of MIG, TIG and FCAW welders
• Coordinate daily production activities to achieve safety, quality and delivery targets
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, specifications and welding standards
• Drive first-time quality outcomes and reduce rework and scrap
• Monitor weld quality, fit-up accuracy and workmanship standards
• Support continuous improvement initiatives across productivity, quality and safety
• Maintain production, quality and compliance documentation
• Foster a positive safety culture through proactive risk management

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

FCAW welding

Leadership

Drawing interpretation

Continuous improvement

Safety

Problem solving

Education

Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication or Welding

Tools

M1 ERP

Job description

Hilton Manufacturing in Dandenong South is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead a skilled team of MIG, TIG and FCAW welders. Reporting to the Production Manager, you will own safety, quality, productivity and team performance across the welding function, and ensure production targets are met with high standards.

This hands-on leadership role offers early finish Fridays, a full-time permanent position, and the opportunity to drive continuous improvement across processes and systems