Workshop Foreman: Lead A Team in New Robotic Factory

Steelfinne Fabrications Pty. Ltd.; Melbourne; On-site; AUD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary package

Work close to home in Hallam

Lead the A Team in our new facility

Hands-on experience with advanced RobO

Supportive, professional team

Leadership development and a clearpath

Long-term security with 45+ years in‑d

Job summary

Steelfinne Fabrications Pty. Ltd. in Hallam, VIC, is seeking a hands-on Workshop Foreman to lead the A Team in our new facility. You’ll oversee daily production, coordinate workloads, read drawings, and drive quality and safety on the shop floor.

You will work with advanced robotic systems, mentor tradespeople and apprentices, and report to the Production Manager while pushing efficiency, continuous improvement, and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• Trades-qualified Boilermaker or Sheet Metal Worker.
• Experience as a leading hand or foreman.
• Able to read drawings with a focus on quality.
• Hands-on, reliable with pride in workmanship.
• Keen on automation and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Run the A Team on the workshop floor, allocate work and prioritise tasks.
• Read drawings and guide fabrication, welding and assembly to spec.
• Work with robotic and automated systems as they are brought online.
• Carry out first-off and in-process quality checks.
• Keep the workshop safe, tidy and compliant; lead toolbox talks.
• Train and mentor tradespeople and apprentices; lift team skills.
• Report progress to the Production Manager; suggest improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Team leadership

Robotics experience

Continuous improvement

Education

Boilermaker trade qualification

Job description

Steelfinne Fabrications Pty. Ltd. in Hallam, VIC, is seeking a hands-on Workshop Foreman to lead the A Team in our new facility. You’ll oversee daily production, coordinate workloads, read drawings, and drive quality and safety on the shop floor.

You will work with advanced robotic systems, mentor tradespeople and apprentices, and report to the Production Manager while pushing efficiency, continuous improvement, and on-time delivery.