Job Overview
The role involves overseeing the daily operations of welding and fabrication production lines, ensuring schedules and targets are met.
* Supervise teams of welders, fabricators, fitters, polishers, and related trades; provide direction, coaching, and performance feedback.
* Read, interpret, and manage work based on engineering drawings and specifications.
* Liaise with CAD or engineering departments to clarify design requirements.
* Plan and prioritise jobs for the week/month ahead, adjusting based on resource availability, urgent orders, or production issues.
* Coordinate logistics of incoming materials and outgoing finished goods; ensure materials are available and workflows are smooth.
Key Responsibilities:
* Oversee the implementation of quality control processes to maintain high standards of quality, ensuring welds, fabrications, and finishes meet tolerances and specifications.
* Develop and implement process improvements to drive continuous improvement initiatives and optimise production efficiency.
* Maintain accurate records of production metrics, workflow, delays, and issues; propose corrective actions.
* Contribute to a culture of safety, health, and wellbeing by enforcing and promoting health & safety standards, safe work practices, housekeeping, and compliance on the shop floor.
Requirements:
* Proven experience working in a welding & fabrication production supervisory role (minimum 3–5 years preferred).
* Strong knowledge of welding processes (TIG, MIG, etc.) and general fabrication skills (sheet metal, structural, stainless steel).
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and CAD models.
* Demonstrated experience in people management — motivating, coaching, scheduling, and resolving team issues.