Leading Hand – Fabrication Workshop | 4-Day Week
Four-Day Work Week | Long-Term, Stable Role | Friday Overtime Available
Are you an experienced tradesperson who knows how to get the best out of a workshop team?
Industrial Plastics is looking for a capable and hands-onLeading Handto help guide, train and support our growing crew of younger fabricators at our Hemmant workshop.
This is not a role for someone who wants to stand back and simply give instructions.
We are looking for a practical leader who enjoys working alongside the team, sharing their knowledge and helping developing tradespeople build confidence, capability and pride in their work.
Experience in plastic fabrication would be a major advantage, but it is not essential.
We are also highly interested in candidates with leadership experience in areas such assteel fabrication, boilermaking, cabinetmaking, joinery, manufacturing or another hands-on workshop environment.
The Opportunity
You will work closely with our Production Manager and Foreman to keep work progressing safely, efficiently and to a high standard.
A major part of your role will be helping our younger fabricators improve their skills, solve problems and develop into reliable, highly capable tradespeople.
Your responsibilities will include:
Leading and supporting a crew of fabricators on the workshop floor
Providing practical training, instruction and day-to-day guidance
Helping allocate work and keeping jobs moving according to priorities
Reviewing workmanship and reinforcing quality standards
Reading drawings, planning fabrication tasks and solving workshop problems
Supporting apprentices and less-experienced team members
Promoting safe working practices and good workshop organisation
Communicating progress, material requirements and potential delays
Working hands-on with the crew when required
About You
You may already be working as a Leading Hand, Supervisor, Foreman or highly experienced tradesperson who is ready to take the next step into leadership.




You will ideally bring:
Previous experience leading or guiding people in a fabrication, manufacturing or workshop workplace
Strong practical fabrication, construction or assembly skills
The ability to explain tasks clearly and patiently
A genuine interest in training and developing younger workers
High standards for safety, quality and workmanship
The confidence to make decisions and address issues constructively
Good communication and organisational skills
A reliable, level-headed and team-focused approach
Experience inplastic fabrication, thermoplastic welding, sheet fabrication, CNC machinery or interpreting fabrication drawingswould be highly regarded, but training can be provided to the right person.
Why Join Industrial Plastics?
Industrial Plastics is a well-established, family-owned Australian manufacturer with more than 50 years of industry experience.
We design and fabricate specialised thermoplastic equipment for the mining, water treatment, chemical, infrastructure and industrial sectors.
You will join a stable business with a strong pipeline of work and a genuine commitment to developing its people.
We offer:
A permanent, long-term position
A genuine four-day working week
Monday-to-Thursday workshop hours
Optional Friday work paid at overtime rates
A practical leadership role with real influence
The opportunity to develop the next generation of skilled fabricators
Support from an experienced Production Manager and senior workshop team
Training in plastic fabrication for candidates coming from other trades
Interesting, specialised projects rather than repetitive production-line work
A friendly, down-to-earth and supportive team environment
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tradesperson who wants to step into a meaningful leadership position while remaining connected to the practical work they enjoy.
Location:Hemmant, Brisbane
Standard Hours:Monday to Thursday, 6:00 am-4:00 pm
Friday Work:Available as overtime when required
Employment:Permanent full-time
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📌 Leading Hand – Fabrication Workshop | 4-Day Week (Brisbane)
🏢 Industrial Plastics
📍 Brisbane