Workshop Foreperson – Hands-On (Sheet Metal Jobbing Shop)

Premium Sheetmetal Services Pty; Adelaide; On-site; AUD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Premium Sheetmetal Services Pty in Adelaide (Australia) seeks a dual-responsibility role combining hands-on sheet metal fabrication with workshop leadership. When the manager is onsite, you will run the shop as a team, ensure absolute quality control, and be the main point of contact for clients.

Additionally, you will step up to fill in broader business operations independently when the manager is on leave, ensuring smooth operations and continued client service.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication or jobbing shop environments is essential.
• Experience running a workshop floor or overseeing production workflows.
• Strong, professional face-to-face communication with a customer-focused attitude.
• Ability to read technical drawings, interpret specs and solve client requests.
• High level of organization, autonomy and trustworthiness to cover during leave periods.

Responsibilities

• On the Tools: Carry out high-quality sheet metal fabrication, welding, cutting and forming tasks with the team.
• Workshop Leadership: Organise daily schedules, coordinate job flows and enforce safety standards.
• Customer Service: Act as the primary face-to-face contact for walk-ins and enquiries.
• Operational Coverage: Manage the workshop and perform potential manager duties when the manager is on leave.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication

Workshop leadership

Customer communication

Technical drawing literacy

Autonomy/reliability

Job description

This is a dual-responsibility role combining workshop leadership with active, high-level fabrication work. When the manager is on-site, you will work closely together as a team to run the shop. You will keep the floor running smoothly, maintain absolute quality control, and greet our clients as their main point of contact.

Additionally, you will step up to fill in and run the broader business operations independently only when the manager is on leave.

Key Responsibilities

On the Tools:Carry out high-quality sheet metal fabrication, welding, cutting, and forming tasks alongside the team.

Workshop Leadership:Work collaboratively with the manager to organise daily schedules, coordinate job flows, and ensure workshop safety standards are strictly met.

Customer Service:Act as the primary face-to-face contact for walk-ins, client drop-ins, and workshop enquiries.

Operational Coverage:Confidently manage the workshop and handle general manager duties independently when the manager is on leave.

Requirements

Experience:Proven, extensive hands-on experience in a sheet metal fabrication or jobbing shop environment is essential.

Leadership Skills:Prior experience running a workshop floor or overseeing production workflows.

Customer Communication:Strong, professional face-to-face communication skills with a welcoming and customer-focused attitude.

Technical Literacy:Ability to read technical drawings, interpret specs, and problem-solve custom client requests.

Reliability:High level of organizational skills, autonomy, and trustworthiness to take the reins during leave periods.