Job Description
Lead a small, hands-on workshop while enjoying a genuine four-day working week.
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Geo-Con Products is seeking an experienced, Workshop Foreman / Production to take responsibility for the day-to-day operation of its Geebung workshop.
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Leading a small team of four, you'll coordinate production, schedule jobs, manage materials and purchasing, and remain hands-on in the workshop. Strong experience operating manual lathes, mills and other conventional machinery will be essential.
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The workshop manufactures, modifies, services and repairs specialised construction materials testing equipment. The work is varied and ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving and different projects rather than repetitive production.
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About the role
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Lead and coordinate a small workshop team
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Schedule and prioritise production
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Allocate work and monitor job progress
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Operate manual lathes, mills and workshop machinery
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Oversee fitting, fabrication, machining and mechanical assembly
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Assist with hydraulic and pneumatic systems
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Read and interpret engineering drawings
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Troubleshoot mechanical and equipment issues
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Manage purchasing, materials, tools and consumables
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Liaise with management regarding production requirements and priorities
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Maintain a safe, organised workshop and high standard of workmanship
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Remain hands‐on and assist the team as required
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About you
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You will be a trade-qualified Fitter & Turner with strong manual machining skills and experience working with conventional lathes and mills.
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You will also bring:
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Extensive mechanical and workshop experience
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Experience supervising, leading or coordinating a small team
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Strong production scheduling and organisational skills
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The ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
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Hydraulic and/or pneumatic experience
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Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
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A practical, hands‐on approach
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High standards of quality and workmanship
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Experience with Microsoft Office and MYOB would be advantageous.
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You don't necessarily need to have held a Workshop Foreman or Production Manager title. If you're an experienced Fitter & Turner who has naturally taken responsibility for organising jobs, supporting others and solving technical problems, we'd be interested in speaking with you.
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What's on offer?
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$100,000 + super
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Monday to Thursday, 6:00am-4:30pm
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Every Friday off
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Permanent full time position
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Small, experienced workshop team
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Varied and interesting equipment
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Genuine autonomy and responsibility
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Opportunity to make a meaningful impact within an established Australian business
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About Geo-Con Products
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Geo-Con Products is an Australian-owned business specialising in the manufacture, supply, servicing and support of construction materials testing equipment.
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Based in Geebung, the business supplies specialised equipment throughout Australia and New Zealand and has an established manufacturing and service operation.
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If you're an experienced Fitter & Turner looking to lead a team, remain hands‐on and have every Friday off, we'd like to hear from you.
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At Horner we recognise the value of a diverse workforce and the creation of inclusive workforce cultures. We actively encourage applications from any background.
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We provide reasonable adjustments for individuals with disability - please email
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if you require an adjustment to be made during the recruitment process. Please note that applications or resumes sent to this email address will not be accepted or responded to.

📌 Production Manager (Queensland)
🏢 Horner Recruitment
📍 Queensland