Fabrication Supervisor

About us

Hanlon Industries is a two-decade old, independent, family-owned, and award-winning company with a vision to be the premier steel and construction solutions partner. 

The company has a varied portfolio of valued clients across Victoria, New South Wales, Queensland, and Western Australia and have several large and exciting projects coming up.

What we value

Ownership and Initiative

We take the initiative to bring about positive results. This means we are proactive and do not wait for others to act. We care about the quality of the outcome as much as an owner of the company does. We are accountable for our roles, responsibilities and the consequences of our actions and value reliability and consistency in adopting this approach.

Collaborative and curious

We take the time to listen and use feedback to influence change based on our curious mindset. We believe our professional capabilities can always improve through our energy and drive. Our growth mindset recognises that setbacks are a necessary part of learning, and we allow people to develop solutions through communication and knowledge-sharing.

Customers and Community

We create teams by practicing integrity, compassion, honesty, and respect. We prioritise employee success in helping develop leaders and productive teams. We recognise the importance of our customers and communities through supporting human rights, self-reliance, and diversity whilst valuing connection and the conscientious pursuit of excellence.

Our Opportunity

Hanlon Industries have an opportunity for an enthusiastic and values-driven Fabrication Supervisor to join the team and help lead the fabrication department. This position is full-time permanent, based in our Geelong manufacturing hub. 

Your duties will include but are not limited to the following:

Operational

• Ensure the timely, efficient, and safe operation of the Fabrication Department 
• Oversee workshop Fabrication staff on a day-to-day basis.
• Enforce the correct use of machinery and equipment.
• Operate relevant machinery, as required.
• Reporting of plant faults/breakdowns.
• Oversee and mentor tradesmen and apprentices.
• Oversee assembly, testing and fault finding of equipment.
• Oversee stores to ensure adequate level of stock items are available.
• Oversee and delegate work plans in conjunction with Production Managers and Coordinators.
• Ensure workshop and storage area housekeeping is of a high standard and free of hazards.
• Scheduling and planning
• Participating in weekly production meetings

People

• Manage the workflow of all direct reports.
• Ensure all new employees, tradesmen, contractors, or visitors are inducted.
• Train employees on new procedures or processes as required.
• Manage the performance of employees including completing performance appraisals and/or discipline of staff if required.

OH & S

• Supervise a safe working environment using appropriate Safe Work Method Statements (SWMS) and complying with relevant OH & S policies.
• To notify the Production Manager immediately of any hazards in the workplace and to monitor any actions taken to correct to ensure that the hazard is removed from the workplace.
• Take all reasonable care and personal responsibility for the health and safety and maintenance of a safe work environment.

The Right Person

To be considered for this opportunity, the right person will have:

• Structural Steel Fabrication Experience (essential)
• Trade qualified.
• Rights to work in Australia.
• Time management skills and high attention to detail.
• Leadership capability in maintaining company disciplines and making executive decisions.
• A results-driven collaborator with a positive and initiative-taking attitude
• Excellent communication, organisational, team management and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to read drawings, reports, engineering documents and specifications.
• Administrative capability to manage quality, OHS&E, and company documentation.
• Ability to take ownership and responsibility for the results of the team.
• A focus on exceeding customer expectations.
• The flexibility to work a combination of days / nights / weekends and out-of-hours work.

Desirable licenses and tickets would include:

• A general construction induction card / white card
• Dogman and Basic Rigger
• Overhead Crane
• First Aid
• Forklift

What Hanlon Industries can offer.

• Competitive hourly rate
• 24 hr income protection
• Overtime rates
• Provision of PPE
• Starting remuneration commensurate with skills, experience, and qualifications. 
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), well-being assistance.

If you're ready for this challenge, please click on "Apply Now" and forward through your interest today!

Hanlon Industries believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants.