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 safe 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 chance 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