Workshop Fabrication Supervisor

RGIT Australia; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration

Family-focused hours

Employee benefits platform

Growth opportunities

Job summary

JLE Group Manufacturing & Hire in Newcastle, NSW seeks an experienced Workshop Fabrication Supervisor to lead fabrication teams and ensure safe, efficient production of structural steel, skids, and related assemblies. The role requires interpreting drawings, maintaining quality, and coordinating with Engineering and Project Delivery.

The ideal candidate has supervisory experience, welding/fabrication knowledge, and strong leadership.

Qualifications

• Demonstrated workshop or manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office applications.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate fabrication team activities to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the workshop.
• Mentor apprentices and emerging tradespersons.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate fabrication tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Review fabrication priorities with Workshop Management and monitor production outputs.
• Maintain fabrication records and traceability.

Job description

Newcastle, New South Wales 2300, Australia

Full-time Permanent Mid-level Senior

Posted 03 Sep 2026

Description

JLE Groupis seeking an experienced Workshop Fabrication Supervisor to join ourManufacturing & Hiredivision. Based inNewcastle, the Workshop Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient and profitable supervision of all workshop fabrication activities associated with structural steel, skids, switch room structures, mechanical assemblies, transport frames, equipment supports, mining infrastructure, and manufactured products.

About the role

The role provides frontline leadership to fabrication personnel and ensures all fabrication works are delivered in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, quality requirements, welding procedures, client expectations and production schedules.

The Workshop Fabrication Supervisor is accountable for workforce coordination, fabrication quality, workshop productivity, safety performance and the successful delivery of manufacturing projects. The position acts as the key link between Engineering, Project Delivery Teams, Workshop Management and Fabrication Personnel

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of the fabrication team to ensure timely completion of projects.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the workshop.
• Mentor apprentices and emerging tradespersons.
• Promote accountability and workplace discipline.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure seamless workflow and communication.
• Assist in the planning and scheduling of fabrication tasks to meet project deadlines.
• Review fabrication priorities with Workshop Management.
• Assist with workshop capacity planning and labour forecasting.
• Ensure fabrication works comply with applicable Australian Standards.
• Reduce fabrication rework through effective supervision and quality assurance.
• Ensure fabrication records are maintained and completed.
• Maintain fabrication traceability and production records.
• Monitor daily production outputs.
• Ensure fabrication equipment remains serviceable and compliant.
• Monitor labour productivity against budgets.
• Support monthly operational reporting and project reviews.

Why make the move?

Join a growing division where your technical leadership drives operational and commercial success.

Benefits include:

• Competitive remunerationpackage.
• Family-focused hourssupporting work-life balance.
• Employee benefits platformwith retail, healthcare, gym, and novated leasing discounts.
• Broader exposureacross east coast facilities and international opportunities.
• Long-term growth potentialwithin JLE Group and Maas Group Holdings.
• Monthly values awardsand employee recognition.
• Supportive leadership environmentwhere your contribution is valued.

What you'll bring

• Welding & Fabrication Qualification.
• Current Electrical Licence.
• Current Construction White Card.
• Demonstrated workshop or manufacturing supervisory experience.
• Strong understanding of electrical manufacturing and installation practices.
• Ability to interpret drawings and technical documentation.
• Strong leadership and people management skills.
• Proficient computer skills in Microsoft Office applications.
• Certificate IV in Leadership and Management.
• First Aid Certification.

About JLE Group Manufacturing & Hire

Established in 2004 and now part ofMaas Group Holdings,JLE Group's Manufacturing & Hire divisionspecialises in producing and renting high-quality electrical equipment that powers construction, mining, and tunnelling projects across Australia.

For skilled Workshop Fabrication Supervisors, we offer consistent workshop fabrication work in modern facilities, cutting-edge equipment, and career stability backed by a secure project pipeline. Our focus on quality, safety, and innovation creates real opportunities within a collaborative manufacturing team.

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