Job Description
About the Role
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An industry-leading manufacturing company based in Somerton is seeking an experienced, high-performing Workshop Supervisor with a Boilermaker trade background to lead shop floor operations.
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You will oversee daily structural steel fabrication workflows, maintain strict quality control, and directly lead a dedicated workforce of up to 20 fabricators, welders, and tradespeople. This role bridges technical problem-solving with high-level team management, ensuring projects deliver on time, within budget, and to standard.
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Key Responsibilities
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Team Leadership:Direct, motivate, and manage daily activities for a workshop team of up to 20 tradespeople and support staff.
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Production &
Scheduling:Coordinate
daily workshop workflows, track production targets, and optimize material flow across structural steel fabrication lines.
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Quality Control:Ensure all fabrication and welding outputs comply with technical drawings, client specifications, and Australian Standards (AS/NZS ****).
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EHS & Safety Management:Drive a proactive safety culture, conduct daily toolbox talks, enforce PPE policy, and manage site hazard assessments.
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Technical Guidance:Read and interpret complex structural shop drawings; provide hands-on technical guidance and troubleshooting on the floor.
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Resource Allocation:Oversee machinery maintenance, tool inventory, consumable management, and workshop housekeeping.
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What You'll Need to Succeed
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Trade Qualification:Cert III in Engineering – Fabrication (Boilermaker / Heavy Fabrication background required).
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Leadership Track Record:Proven experience supervising and coordinating large workshop teams (up to 20 people). Minimum 5 years leadership experience.
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Structural Steel Expertise:Deep knowledge of heavy structural steel fabrication and welding processes.
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Technical Literacy:Advanced capability in reading technical structural design blueprints and fabrication drawings.
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Safety First
Mindset:Comprehensive
understanding of Victorian OHS standards and proactive risk mitigation.
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Communication:Strong
interpersonal skills with a practical, collaborative, and explicit management approach.
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What's on Offer
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Competitive Rate:$***** – $***** per hour + Super (negotiable based on experience).
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Stability & Security:Permanent full-time employment with a large, reputable manufacturer.
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Earning Potential:Regular access to overtime pay.
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Facility & Culture:Modern manufacturing workshop environment in Somerton with on-site parking and provided uniforms/PPE.
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