Steel Fabrication & Construction Erection – Gold Coast QLD
- Steel Fabrication & Construction Erection
- Gold Coast
- Permanent / Full Time
- 29/7/26
- Steel Fabrication & Construction Erection
- Gold Coast
- Permanent / Full Time
Production Manager / Workshop Manager – Structural Steel
Gold Coast | Neg Up to $130k + Super + Vehicle
- Lead an established structural steel fabrication workshop
- Neg up to $130k + Super + Company Vehicle
- Long-term management opportunity on the Gold Coast
About the company
Join an established structural steel fabrication business delivering quality fabricated steel for commercial and industrial projects. With a strong pipeline of work, the business is seeking an experienced Production Manager or Workshop Manager to lead its Gold Coast workshop operations.
About the role
This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for the day-to-day performance of the fabrication workshop. You will manage workshop personnel, production schedules, quality, safety and compliance while ensuring projects are completed efficiently and to specification.
Key responsibilities
- Manage daily structural steel fabrication and welding operations
- Supervise boilermakers, welders, fabricators and workshop personnel
- Plan workloads,
labour requirements and production schedules
- Monitor productivity, workflow, deadlines and project priorities
- Maintain welding quality, documentation and fabrication standardsImplement management and administrative processes
- Conduct compliance audits and maintain accurate records
- Ensure WHS, QA and company procedures are followed
- Coordinate materials, equipment, subcontractors and deliveries
- Liaise with project managers, drafting, site and senior management
- Identify production issues and implement practical improvements
Ideal skills and experience
- 15+ years’ experience within structural steel fabrication
- Robust experience managing or a steel fabrication workshop
- Welding Supervisor certification
- Certificate in Engineering, Fabrication or a related discipline
- Sound knowledge of welding, fabrication and structural steel standards
- Strong production planning and people-management capabilities
- Experience management systems, admin and compliance auditing
- Strong understanding of workplace health, safety and quality assurance
- Interpret workshop drawings and fabrication documentation