AddressWe design, manufacture and install modular buildings for education, affordable housing, mining, custodial and commercial sectors across all mainland Australian states. Our recreational vehicle work includes servicing as well as manufacture and distribute leading products. We work as One Fleetwood across our group of companies, including Building Solutions, Community Solutions and RV Solutions.
About the role:
Reporting to the Fabrication Manager, Fleetwood’s Fabrication Supervisor play's a key role within our manufacturing and build process. The main responsibilities of the Fabrication Supervisor are to lead, manage & mentor our fantastic team of welders to ensure the supply of quality steel frame and building components in a safe, timely and cost-effective manner, working within all of Fleetwood’s policies and procedures.
This position will be based out of our Smithfield facility.
The key responsibilities of the role are to:
- Lead and support the Welding department so that objectives and KPI’s are achieved
- Carry out QA/QC inspections.
- Interfacing with various departments
- Day to day planning and decision making
- Delegation of work between welding team to maximise workflow
- Reporting on various aspects to Manufacturing Manager
- Ensure you and your team strive to achieve a high level of quality
- Plan, organise and direct resources in a safe and cost-effective manner
- Monitor you and your team’s performance against pre-determined targets
- Ensure all qualifications are kept up to date
- Ensure the team work together and continually improve practices & procedures.
- Ensure consumables are kept in stock and replaced as needed
- All plant and equipment are regularly maintained and serviced
- Ensure a high standard of housekeeping is maintained in workshop and around yard
- Ensure workers adhere to PPE requirements
- Ensure workers adhere to all Fleetwood policies and procedures
- Ensuring internal supply of products and materials is of high quality
The ideal candidate will be someone who has great leadership skills and an eye for the details. We are looking for someone who uses initiative and has a positive attitude towards teamwork. Fleetwood presents wonderful opportunities for career progression. If you are someone that aspires to grow within a dynamic company this could be the perfect opportunity.
To be successful in this role you will demonstrate:
- Minimum 3-5 years’ experience in a similar role in fabrication/welding
- Vast knowledge of metal fabrication and building products
- Ability to read and interpret drawings
- NDT certification (desired but not essential)
- Strong focus on Safety and Quality Control
- Sound written and oral communication skills
- Skilled in defining, prioritising, and organising completing tasks to meet deadlines
- Demonstrated drive and initiative
- Attention to detail with a high level of accuracy
- Professional attitude with regard to work ethics
- Mechanical Engineering (desired but not essential)
- Welding, Boilermaker or Metal Fabrication Certification
- Current valid Australian Driver’s License
- Construction White Card
- High Risk Forklift Ticket (desired but not essential)
- Be part of an exciting transformative time in our business, on a trajectory of growth over the next 5 years
- Join our values-led culture, where Collaboration, Integrity, Accountability, Zero Harm and Growth through Innovation are at the heart of how we work and lead.
- Access opportunities for professional and career development across our group of companies, in an ASX listed company and industry leader
- Fantastic salary package
All final applicants for this position will be asked to consent to a National Police check. Applicants with criminal records are not automatically excluded from applying for this position and each application will be considered on its merits.
How To Apply:
Please submit your CV and cover letter by clicking on the 'Apply' button below.
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