Metal Fabrication Team Lead - Rustenburg

Placements24; Randfontein; On-site; ZAR 420,000 - 640,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Health and wellness benefits

Skills development

Pension fund contributions

Overtime opportunities

Job summary

Placements24 is seeking a Production Team Lead for their Rustenburg-based facility in North West. The role involves guiding fabricators and machine operators, ensuring on-time, high-quality metal component production, while enforcing safety and fostering a positive team culture.

You will supervise daily operations, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement within a hands-on manufacturing environment. This position requires presence on site at the Rustenburg facility.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Team Lead or Supervisor in a metal fabrication or manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of metalworking techniques, blueprint reading, and fabrication processes.
• Experience with CNC machines, welders, and shears.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to safety and quality standards.
• Experience in Rustenburg area is an advantage.
• Technical qualification or apprenticeship in a related trade preferred.
• Ability to work well in a team and individually.

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and motivate a team of production personnel in daily operations.
• Ensure fabrication and assembly meet quality specs.
• Monitor workflow and resources to meet schedules.
• Implement safety procedures and best practices on the floor.
• Conduct quality checks to meet customer requirements.
• Operate metal fabrication machinery as needed (welding, cutting, bending).
• Troubleshoot production issues and provide timely solutions.
• Collaborate with supervisors to plan activities and resources.
• Maintain a clean, organized North West facility.
• Contribute to continuous improvement in processes and team performance.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Metalworking

Problem-solving

Team supervision

Communication

Safety standards

Education

Technical qualification or apprenticeship

Tools

CNC machines

Welders

Shears

Job description

Placements24 is seeking a Production Team Lead for their Rustenburg-based facility in North West. The role involves guiding fabricators and machine operators, ensuring on-time, high-quality metal component production, while enforcing safety and fostering a positive team culture.

You will supervise daily operations, mentor staff, and drive continuous improvement within a hands-on manufacturing environment. This position requires presence on site at the Rustenburg facility.