An established Australian steel furniture manufacturer in Altona North is seeking an experienced Working Foreman to join our team.

Lead by example , take responsibility for the day-to-day running of our workshop

Attractive working hours with an early finish on Fridays.

This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on tradesperson to step into a key leadership role and take over from our long-serving Foreman, who is retiring.

About the role

You will coordinate the day-to-day running of the workshop while remaining actively involved in steel fabrication, assembly and manufacturing.

Your responsibilities will include:

- Coordinating daily workshop activities and allocating jobs.
- Managing workflow, priorities and production schedules.
- Reading CAD drawings and job cards.
- Ensuring quality, specifications and tolerances are met.
- Supporting and guiding workshop employees.
- Monitoring materials, equipment and production requirements.
- Promoting a protected and productive workplace.
- Communicating production requirements to management.
- Learning to operate our laser tube cutting machine.

No previous laser tube cutting experience is required - full training will be provided.

About you

- You will ideally have experience in steel fabrication,



manufacturing or a related trade, along with:
- The ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and job cards.
- Strong fabrication and workshop knowledge.
- Previous Leading Hand or Foreman experience, or the confidence to step into leadership.
- A hands-on, mechanically minded approach.
- Pride in quality workmanship and attention to detail.
- Good communication, organisation and computer skills.
- A reliable attitude and commitment to workplace safety.

What we offer

- Stable, long-term employment with a 57-year-established Australian manufacturer.
- A key leadership role within an experienced team.
- Training on specialised laser tube cutting equipment.
- The opportunity to make the role your own.
- Early finish every Friday.
- Overtime opportunities.

Hours

Monday to Thursday, 7:30am-4:00pm; Friday, 7:30am-1:30pm.
Expected overtime is a minimum of five hours per week, with additional overtime available when required.

Remuneration will be based on experience and suitability.

If you are a dependable, hands-on tradesperson ready to lead by example and contribute to a successful manufacturing business, we would like to hear from you.

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📌 Working Foreman (Melbourne)
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📍 Melbourne