Fabrication Preparation Shop Supervisor

Headhunters; Benoni; On-site; ZAR 300 000 - 400 000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Fabrication Preparation Shop Supervisor for a team in Benoni, Johannesburg. The role requires at least 10 years of experience in a fabrication facility, knowledge of OHS Act, and the ability to supervise artisans effectively. Candidates with a Trade Test or Technical Diploma will be preferred. Key responsibilities include overseeing fabrication schedules, maintaining standards, and ensuring a safe work environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years of work experience in a fabrication facility.
• Knowledge of more than one official language is an advantage.
• Experience with all facets of steel fabrication.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the daily fabrication schedule in the preparation area.
• Supervise all artisans to ensure work instructions are followed.
• Conduct daily shop-floor toolbox talks.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment.

Skills

Trade Test

Supervisory skills

Knowledge of OHS Act

Knowledge of steel fabrication

Welding procedures

Education

Trade Test or Technical Diploma

Tools

Press brake bending

Radial drilling

TIG / MIG welding

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Our Client in the Engineering/Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a Fabrication Preparation Shop Supervisor to their team based in Benoni Johannesburg.

Requirements

• Trade Test or Technical Diploma is an advantage.
• Supervisory qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ work experience with a proven track record in a fabrication facility is essential.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act is required.
• Knowledge of more than one official language is an advantage.
• Experience with all facets of steel fabrication.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and/or codes.

Required knowledge of machinery and fabrication processes

• Press brake bending.
• Profile forming.
• Conventional plate / Pipe rolling.
• Radial drilling.
• Drill press operation.
• TIG / MIG welding.
• Overhead crane operation.

Ability and willingness to learn advanced technology and machinery

• Orbital pipe welding.
• De-coiling and vertical rolling of stainless steel.
• Automated plasma TIG welding of stainless steel.
• Automated cone formation.
• Tank end flanging.
• Tank end pressing.

Responsibilities, but not limited to

• Attend daily meetings with the Production Manager to receive job information packs and schedules.
• Oversee the daily fabrication schedule in the preparation area.
• Issue job files, drawings, and work instructions to artisans.
• Supervise all artisans in the preparation shop to ensure work instructions are followed.
• Ensure all tasks meet quality standards and job specifications.
• Conduct daily shop-floor toolbox talks.
• Ensure conformance with DSTI’s in line with the OHS Act.
• Supervise and coordinate artisans to ensure schedules provided by the Production Manager are met.
• Supervise and coordinate welding operations within the preparation shop.
• Ensure adherence to boiler making and welding standards.
• Coordinate and supervise all NDTs within the preparation shop.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in line with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment to required standards.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reports to the Production Manager.
• Maintain job files, work instructions, and NDT documentation.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.