IKAD Engineering is seeking an experienced Processing Coordinator to oversee the day-to-day operation of our workshop processing department in Henderson.
Reporting to the Workshop Manager, this is a hands-on leadership position responsible for coordinating personnel, workflow and processing activities, including the operation and output of our FICEP Gemini CNC Plate Processing Machine .
We are looking for someone with a strong fabrication background and practical experience with CNC plate processing equipment, ideally FICEP , who can provide technical guidance to operators while ensuring production targets, safety and quality requirements are achieved.
About the Role
Key responsibilities will include:
- Coordinate the day-to-day activities and workflow of the processing department.
- Supervise and provide direction to operators, personnel, apprentices and subcontractors.
- Oversee the operation and production output of the FICEP Gemini CNC Plate Processing Machine .
- Provide technical guidance and support to CNC operators as required.
- Plan and prioritise processing activities in line with workshop and project requirements.
- Monitor production progress against required delivery dates.
- Ensure steel plate is processed accurately and in accordance with engineered drawings, specifications and required tolerances.
- Ensure measuring and testing equipment is appropriately identified, calibrated and maintained.
- Oversee machinery and equipment maintenance in accordance with company and QC requirements.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with IKAD's Quality Management System.
- Maintain a safe,
clean and organised processing area and ensure PPE and safe work practices are consistently followed.
- Work closely with the Workshop Manager to achieve production targets and project priorities.
- Strong knowledge of CNC plate processing and fabrication processes .
- Previous experience in a fabrication, heavy engineering or similar workshop setting.
- Experience supervising, leading or coordinating workshop personnel.
- Ability to interpret and understand engineered/fabrication drawings.
- Understanding of plate processing tolerances, measuring and quality requirements.
- Strong knowledge of workshop safety requirements and secure operating practices.
- Ability to organise workloads and coordinate competing production priorities.
- Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
- Reliable, organised and able to work effectively with minimal supervision.
- Experience with CNC programming, nesting and/or drafting would be advantageous .
About IKAD Engineering
IKAD Engineering is a proudly Western Australian private company providing Project Management and Engineering solutions across Defence, Industrial, Mining, Marine, Oil & Gas and Water sectors.
We offer a permanent full-time opportunity based at our Henderson facility, working within an established engineering and fabrication environment.
If you have hands-on CNC plate processing experience and are ready to step into a role coordinating people, machinery and production, we want to hear from you.