Workshop Fabrication Supervisor

JLE Manufacturing & Hire; Newcastle City Council; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive remuneration package

Family-friendly hours

Employee benefits platform

Broader exposure across facilities

Career growth potential

Monthly values awards

Supportive leadership environment

Job summary

JLE Group Manufacturing & Hire based in Newcastle is seeking an experienced Workshop Fabrication Supervisor to lead our fabrication team in delivering structural steel, skids and related assemblies. You will ensure drawings, specs and quality requirements are met while maintaining safety and production schedules.

You will mentor apprentices, coordinate workloads, and work closely with Engineering and Project teams to optimise workshop performance and profitability.

Qualifications

• Welding & Fabrication Qualification required.
• Electrical licence is current.
• Construction White Card current.
• Proven supervisory experience in workshop/manufacturing.
• Leadership and people management skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise fabrication team to ensure on-time project completion.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations within the workshop.
• Mentor apprentices and emerging tradespersons.
• Plan and schedule fabrication tasks to meet deadlines.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Project teams to optimise workflow.
• Maintain fabrication records and traceability.

Skills

Welding & Fabrication Qualification

Leadership & People Management

Interpretation of Drawings

First Aid Certification

Education

Certificate IV in Leadership and Management

Current Electrical Licence

Current Construction White Card

Job 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 remuneration package.
• Family-focused hours supporting work-life balance.
• Employee benefits platform with retail, healthcare, gym, and novated leasing discounts.
• Broader exposure across east coast facilities and international opportunities.
• Long-term growth potential within 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.

For more information, please contact**@maasgroup.com.au