Job Info

Location: WELSHPOOL, WA

Salary: Hourly Rate

Job Type: Contract position | Full time position

Our client is one of the largest manufacturers of engineered precast in the world. They are looking for an experienced Production Engineer to join their Welshpool, WA site. Our client is looking for expressions of interest for someone to start immediately, On Offer is: The Role:

- Production Engineering & Process Optimization Workflow Optimization: Manage daily production schedules for precast elements (hollow-core slabs, wall panels, structural beams, and architectural cladding). Process Improvement: Implement Lean manufacturing methods (5S, Kaizen, TPM) to reduce cycle times, minimize concrete waste, and improve batching accuracy.

Equipment & Mold Management: Monitor performance of automated casting beds, stressing beds, overhead cranes, batching plants, and curing chambers. Troubleshooting: Resolve technical issues during batching, pouring, vibration, prestressing/tensioning, and demolding. 2. Safety Investigations & Risk Management

Incident & Near-Miss Investigations: Lead detailed root-cause analysis (RCA) using standard methodologies (5 Whys, Fishbone diagrams, Bowtie analysis) for all plant incidents, equipment failures, or hazardous conditions.

Hazard

Identification & Mitigation: Conduct regular safety audits focusing on high-risk precast hazards (e.g., overhead crane lifts, prestressing cable tensioning, silica dust exposure, heavy formwork handling). Corrective & Preventive Actions (CAPA):



Develop, execute, and verify action plans to prevent repeat safety or environmental incidents.

Regulatory Compliance: Ensure compliance with local occupational safety regulations (e.g., OSHA / local OHS standards), keeping detailed documentation for reporting and auditing. 3. Quality Control & Technical Assurance Concrete & Mix Oversight: Collaborate with QA/QC teams to audit concrete mix designs, curing temperatures, and early compressive strength tests before detensioning.

Pre-Stress Safety Audits: Enforce strict safety protocols during high-tonnage wire and strand tensioning procedures. To apply you will need: Previous experience in a similar role as well as the below,

White Card (essential) Valid driver's licence and personal vehicle (essential) Full working rights - Citizen or Permanent resident

Bachelor's Degree in Civil, Mechanical, Manufacturing, or Industrial Engineering. 3-5 years in a precast concrete, heavy manufacturing, or civil infrastructure environment. NEBOSH, OSHA 30-Hour, or equivalent Incident Investigation / RCA Certification (preferred).

Willing to undertake a pre-employment medical check which includes drug and alcohol screening In Return: Ongoing work with shifts available at weekends also

Chance for overtime and potential permanency Amenities and office available on-site Apply now:

If you feel that you meet the above criteria please apply using the "Apply" link. Please click here to apply.

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