We are seeking a practical and motivated Workshop Manager to support the planning, coordination and day-to-day operation of our high-volume structural steel fabrication workshop.

Reporting to the Senior Workshop Manager, you will help coordinate production across processing, fabrication, welding, quality, painting and dispatch. This is a hands-on leadership role for an experienced fabrication professional ready to take the next step into workshop management.

Your key responsibilities will include:

- Supporting welding coordination, inspection, traceability and quality-control activities.
- Supporting weekly production planning, scheduling and resource allocation.
- Communicating production priorities, deadlines and targets to workshop supervisors.
- Identifying production bottlenecks and implementing practical corrective actions.
- Monitoring labour utilisation, productivity, overtime and workshop operating costs.
- Supporting stores, inventory control, supplier performance and subcontracted services.
- Participating in audits, incident investigations, risk assessments and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Providing leadership, mentoring and guidance to supervisors and workshop personnel.
- Acting as delegate for the Senior Fabrication Manager when required.

About You:

- A trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication, Welding or a related discipline.




- Demonstrated experience in a structural steel fabrication environment.
- Experience working within ASINZS 5131 Construction Category CC3 or CC4.
- Strong planning, organisational and time-management skills.
- Effective leadership, communication and problem-solving capabilities.
- The ability to manage competing priorities and respond calmly to urgent production issues.
- A strong commitment to workplace health, safety, quality and environmental compliance.

Desirable Qualifications and Experience

Essential Skills

- Trade qualification in Boilermaking, Fabrication, Welding or related discipline.
- Demonstrated experience within a structural steel fabrication environment.
- Solid understanding of fabrication, welding and workshop operations.
- Sound knowledge of AS/NZS 5131, AS/NZS 1554 and ISO 3834 requirements.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Strong organisational, planning and communication skills.
- Strong commitment to workplace health and safety.
- Proficient computer skills and experience using ERP/MRP systems.
- Experience within AS/NZS 5131 Construction Category CC3 or CC4

How to apply: Please submit your resume and a cover letter outlining your structural steel fabrication experience, relevant qualifications, leadership capabilities.

If you’re ready, click apply now or call Peter Smith on (phone hidden)

📌 Workshop Manager (Gillman)
🏢 Synergie Australia
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