Fabrication Workshop Foreman

Landsdale, Full Time, Trades & Services
Vacancy Listing Dates 13/05/2024 to 10/06/2024
Please Quote Reference Number 96197

• Seeking a qualified and experienced Fabricator with experience managing a team
• Competitive hourly rate + fortnightly pay
• Join West Coast Site Services in Landsdale

West Coast Site Services have an exciting & rare opportunity for a Fabrication Workshop Foreman to join our team. We are in an exciting growth stage of our business, and this is your opportunity to be a part of our growing success. This is a diverse role within our Landsdale workshop.

Qualifications & experience:

• Workshop Foreman experience or managing a team experience essential 
• Certificate III in Engineering - Fabrication Trade (or equivalent)
• Minimum 2 years' experience in a similar role
• NATA Welding Certification provided (Welder must be able to pass FCAW & GMAW in a FPBW test, provided by WCSS)
• Forklift licence beneficial but not essential
• Experience with bridge/gantry cranes beneficial 
• Current manual driver's and HR licences

Key characteristics:

• Ability to manage a small, tight knit team of approximately 5 fabricators
• Attention to detail
• Strong Leadership & people management skills
• Ability to multitask and plan ahead
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Demonstrated ability in computer skills including MS Word and MS Excel

Tasks include, but are not limited to:

• Reporting directly to Workshop Manager
• Plan, co-ordinate and implement the Fabrication Workshop activities with the Workshop Manager to meet with client deadlines
• Fabricating & welding out structural steel assemblies when required
• QA inspections of fabricated items
• Ability to read and understand shop drawings
• Assign jobs and direct team members
• Ensure safe work practices
• Be able to work in a team environment as well as autonomously when required

Successful candidates will also have:

• Ability to work at least 40 hours per week, consistently
• Be able to pass initial and on-going Drug and Alcohol screening
• Pass a Pre-Employment Medical
• Good communication skills
• High level of safety awareness and compliance
• Own reliable transport 
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team 
• Great attitude and reliable
• Must have the right to work and live in Australia 
• Provide up to 2 professional references

Why work with us:

• Great team spirit with frequent get togethers 
• PPE provided
• Competitive pay (a salary between $85,000 - $100,000), with overtime and weekend work
• Fortnightly pay (including holiday pay, sick leave and public holidays)
• Immediate start 
• Long term position available for the right applicant 
• Consistency, flexibility and opportunity for advancement 
• Expensive tools supplied by company
• Training and up-skilling available if required

Only those short listed for an interview will be contacted.
WE RESPECTFULLY REQUEST NO ENQUIRIES FROM RECRUITMENT AGENCIES

If this sounds like you, please submit your application via the "Apply Now" button and attach your resume and covering letter.