Job Description

At Kotzur, we design, manufacture and deliver innovative bulk solids storage and handling solutions across Australia. With a strong reputation built on quality, engineering excellence and long-term customer relationships, we're looking for an experienced Production Lead Hand to join our Walla Walla production team and support secure, efficient and high-quality sheetmetal manufacturing.

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This is an opportunity to take on a hands-on lead role within a specialist sheetmetal production environment, working with a skilled team and Kotzur-specific equipment used to manufacture components for built-on-site silos.

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This role is ideal for a practical, safety-focused sheetmetal or fabrication professional who enjoys working on the floor while supporting others to achieve quality production outcomes.

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What you'll be doing

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You will work alongside the Sheetmetal team to coordinate daily workflow, provide practical guidance and help ensure production targets are achieved safely, efficiently and to the required quality standard.

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Key responsibilities include:

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Coordinate daily sheetmetal workflow, production priorities and use of labour, equipment and materials.

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Lead by example in safe work practices and support a robust safety culture.

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Provide practical guidance, training and day-to-day support to team members.

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Operate and support specialist sheetmetal equipment, including wall rolling machines, coil laser machine, turret punch, brake press and related fabrication equipment.

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Ensure components are produced accurately to drawings, specifications, tolerances and quality requirements.

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Identify and escalate issues that may affect safety, quality, productivity or delivery.

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Support housekeeping standards and efficient operation of sheetmetal production processes.

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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across safety, quality, productivity and workflow.

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What you'll bring

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Experience in a sheetmetal fabrication or manufacturing environment.

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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing documentation.

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Experience operating sheetmetal manufacturing equipment such as wall rolling machines, coil laser machine, turret punch, brake press or similar fabrication equipment.

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Understanding of quality requirements, manufacturing tolerances and fit-up expectations.

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Ability to coordinate workflow, set priorities and support production schedules.

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Strong communication skills and the ability to provide clear direction and feedback.

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Previous Lead Hand or Team Leader experience is desirable.

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Relevant trade qualification in Fabrication, Sheetmetal or a related discipline is preferred.

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Forklift licence will be highly regarded.

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Work for a respected Australian-owned manufacturing and engineering business.

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Take on a stable, hands-on, lead opportunity within an established production team.

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Work with specialised sheetmetal equipment and develop Kotzur-specific technical capability.

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Join a practical team environment where safety, quality and continuous improvement matter.

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Contribute directly to production outcomes that support Australia's agricultural and industrial sectors.

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Competitive remuneration and RDO every four weeks on average.

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Ready to take the lead?

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If you are an experienced sheetmetal or fabrication professional ready to step into a hands-on Lead Hand role, we would love to hear from you.

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Please submit your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining your suitability for the role by Monday 10 August 2026.

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We may begin reviewing applications and conducting interviews before the closing date, so early applications are encouraged.

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📌 Production Lead Hand (Walla Walla)
🏢 Kotzur
📍 Walla Walla