WELDING SUPERVISOR

Henderson, WA — Australian Marine Complex

Kerr Engineering is a well-established and rapidly growing Western Australian fabrication and general engineering company seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to join our team.

Based in Henderson within the Australian Marine Complex, we've built a strong reputation for efficiency, reliability, quality and workmanship. Our busy workshops handle structural steelwork, platework, equipment fabrication, machining and repair servicing.

About the Role

Reporting to the Operations Manager, you'll oversee day-to-day welding operations across the workshop, ensuring all work is completed safely, to specification, and to the highest quality standard.

Key Responsibilities

- Supervise day-to-day welding operations to ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)
- Ensure correct welding parameters, techniques, and sequences are followed
- Ensure proper use of preheat, inter-pass temperature control, and heat input
- Verify that only qualified welders are assigned to welding tasks




- Monitor welder performance and identify poor performance trends
- Control the issue and distribution of welding consumables

What You'll Bring

- Proven experience in a supervisory role within fabrication/engineering
- Solid welding experience with sound knowledge of welding standards
- Strong communication skills
- A self-motivated, can-do attitude
- Ability to work autonomously
- Current WorkSafe-approved forklift licence
- High level of commitment and reliability
- Commitment to general upkeep of machinery and workshop

The following qualifications would be highly desirable: AS 2214 Cert 10, AS 1796 Cert 10, or IWS (International Welding Specialist).

What We Offer

- Competitive salary based on experience
- Stable, ongoing full time position
- Opportunity to lead and develop a skilled workshop team
- Supportive management and a well-equipped facility
- Career progression opportunities within a growing business

Kerr Engineering is an equal opportunity employer.

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