CRS Creative Recreation Solutions Pty Limited – Wollongong NSWCRS is a premium Australian playground equipment manufacturer and design-and-construct business, delivering commercial play products to councils, schools and landscape architects across NSW, QLD and VIC.
We're looking for an experienced Fabrication Manager to take ownership of our Unanderra fabrication shop.The RoleYou'll run the day-to-day operations of our fabrication department — leading a small team of tradespeople and apprentices, keeping jobs moving on time and to spec, and staying hands-on where it counts.
Our workshop specialises in lightweight fabrication for playground structures, not heavy structural steel — up-to-date facility, varied work, clean environment.
This is a genuine leadership role with real autonomy to run the shop your way.What you'll be doingManaging daily fabrication shop operations — scheduling, quality, and outputLeading, mentoring and training tradespeople and apprenticesHands-on fabrication and welding across aluminum, stainless steel, and steel when needed.Managing minor purchase ordering and material requirements through our internal ERP systemContributing fabrication-floor insight in production meetings — helping our design engineers land on smarter,



more buildable solutionsEnsuring WHS standards and Australian Standards compliance are upheld on the floorCoordinating with production, project management and design teams to keep jobs on trackMaintaining quality control and troubleshooting issues as they ariseWhat we're looking forProven experience running or supervising a fabrication teamStrong welding skills across MIG/TIG and multiple materials, including steel, stainless steel and aluminiumConfident reading and working from engineering drawingsComfortable using ERP/job management software for purchasing and materials tracking, but not essential full training providedRelevant licences (forklift an advantage but not essential full training provided)Comfortable working autonomously and making shop-floor decisionsWhat's on offerGenuine autonomy to run your own shopStable, growing manufacturer with premium, long-term projectsBased in Unanderra — no FIFO, no long-distance travel, workshop based positonAnnual Salary is negotiable based on level of experience.We thank all applicants for their interest.
Please note however that only those shortlisted will be contacted.
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📌 Fabrication Manager (Wollongong)
🏢 CRS Creative Recreation Solutions Pty
📍 Wollongong