Workshop Manager

Dawsons Group; Townsville City; Hybrid; AUD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Dawsons Group in Townsville is seeking a Workshop Manager who will be the technical heartbeat on the shop floor. You’ll actively contribute to QA, implement ITPs and fabrication traceability, and personally compile MDRs with the Quality Coordinator.

Lead by example, check every job for quality before it leaves, and work with the team to remove bottlenecks in real time. A Trade Certificate with 5–8 years’ workshop experience (Leading Hand preferred) and strong drawing interpretation, steel

Qualifications

• Active QA contribution with ITPs and fabrication traceability sheets.
• Leading from the front by physically checking jobs on the floor to ensure standards.
• Balancing hands-on work with managing workflow and real-time process improvements.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily workflow and QC to meet quality standards.
• Develop and implement real-time process improvements with the team.
• Manage project spend and foster a proactive, can-do culture on site.

Skills

Drawing interpretation

Steel fabrication

Piping supervision

Education

Trade Certificate

Job description

# Workshop ManagerTownsville · Permanent · Posted 22 Sep 2026## About the RoleAs our Workshop Manager, you won’t just be delegating from an office; you are the technical heartbeat of the floor. You will be actively involved in the daily workflow and QA processes to ensure we deliver excellence. Your role includes: Active QA Contribution: Creating and implementing ITPs and Fabrication Traceability Sheets, and personally compiling MDRs alongside the Quality Coordinator. Leading from the Front: Physically checking jobs and verifying that work meets our high standards before it leaves the floor. Workflow Optimization: Working side-by-side with the team to identify bottlenecks and implement real-time process improvements. Budget & Culture: Managing project spend and fostering a positive, \"can-do\" culture by demonstrating the work ethic you expect from others. We need a \"doer\" who leads by example. If you prefer to delegate every task and stay behind a computer, this isn't the role for you. We want: Hands-on Experts: A Trade Certificate with 5–8 years of workshop experience, specifically with Leading Hand experience where you’ve balanced doing the work with managing it. Technical Literacy: Exceptional skills in Drawing Interpretation, Steel fabrication, and piping—you need to know the work to supervise it. Standards Obsessed: In-depth knowledge of ISO 9001, AS 5131, AS 1554.1-6 & AS3992, and the willingness to personally ensure these are met on every weld. Proactive Problem Solvers: Someone who identifies a quality issue on the floor and works with the team to fix it immediately, rather than just writing a report about it later.## Positions Available* Boilermaker | Supervisor | Manager## What's on Offer* Permanent Role## Mandatory Site Requirements* Trade Certificate* Ability to Pass a Pre Employment medical## How to ApplyReady to join the team? Email your resume, trade certificates and any relevant licences to [e-mail] or call us on 07 4058 5200 to discuss the role.Site / Location: TownsvilleStart Date: ImmediateDuration: PermanentHours: Monday to FridayRequired Trades: * Boilermaker | Supervisor | ManagerSite Requirements: * Trade Certificate * Ability to Pass a Pre Employment medicalApply NowCall 07 4058 5200