Job Description
Midwest Fabrication | Dalby QLD | Full-Time
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Hands-on leadership role with a growing Australian manufacturing business
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Lead the final assembly of large agricultural harvesting equipment
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Stable Dalby-based role with a solid focus on quality, teamwork and delivery
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About Midwest Fabrication
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Midwest Fabrication is a 100% Australian family-owned business based in Dalby, Queensland. For more than 28 years, we have been at the forefront of harvester front development and manufacturing, supplying high-quality agricultural equipment to farmers across Australia.
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As our business continues to grow, we are seeking an experienced Assembly Team Leader to lead the final assembly of our harvesting platforms at our Dalby manufacturing facility.
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About the Role
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This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for the day-to-day operation of our final assembly area.
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You will work alongside the team to ensure Midwest fronts are assembled safely, correctly and on schedule, while maintaining a strong focus on quality and workmanship.
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Key responsibilities include:
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Leading the day-to-day activities of the final assembly team.
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Coordinating work priorities in line with the Production Build Schedule.
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Carrying out and overseeing mechanical assembly, fitting and equipment setup.
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Ensuring components, hydraulic systems and mechanical systems are correctly installed and adjusted.
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Completing final inspections and quality checks prior to equipment being released.
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Identifying and resolving assembly or quality issues.
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Working closely with Production, Planning, Warehouse, Procurement and Engineering to keep builds moving.
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Monitoring parts availability and escalating shortages or production issues.
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Maintaining a safe, clean and organised assembly area.
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Training and supporting new team members in Midwest assembly methods and standards.
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Helping identify practical improvements to assembly processes, workflow and quality.
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About You
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We are looking for someone who is practical, mechanically minded and comfortable leading a small team in a manufacturing environment.
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Ideally, you will have:
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Previous experience in mechanical assembly, manufacturing, hydraulics, agricultural machinery or similar.
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Experience as a Team Leader, Leading Hand, Supervisor or senior tradesperson.
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Strong mechanical aptitude and hands‐on assembly skills.
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Experience with mechanical fitting, hydraulics, bearings, drive systems or machinery assembly.
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Ability to read and interpret drawings and work instructions.
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Solid attention to detail and pride in quality workmanship.
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The ability to train and support less experienced team members.
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Good communication, organisation and problem‐solving skills.
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A strong commitment to workplace safety.
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A reliable, accountable and team‐focused approach.
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Agricultural machinery experience will be highly regarded, but candidates from heavy equipment, transport, automotive, fabrication and general manufacturing backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
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The Opportunity
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This is a great opportunity for an experienced assembler, fitter or leading hand who is ready to take ownership of a small team and production area.
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You will play an important role in ensuring our harvesting platforms leave the factory on time, assembled correctly and to the quality standard our customers expect.
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If you enjoy hands‐on work, leading people and seeing a finished machine come together, we'd like to hear from you.
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Midwest Fabrication – Harvest more for less with Midwest.
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Visit
midwest.net.au
to learn more about Midwest Fabrication and our products.
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📌 Assembly Team Leader - Manufacturing (Queensland)
🏢 Midwest Fabrication
📍 Queensland