Workshop Leading Hand

IMF is a privately owned Australian Engineering and Steel Fabrication Business located in the Hunter Valley, NSW. 

With over 80 highly skilled personnel, we specialise in the Fabrication and Erection of structural Steel in the Commercial, Agriculture and Mining sectors.

About the role

IMF Steel Construction is currently looking for a Workshop Leading Hand, to be based at our Rutherford Facility. Reporting to the Workshop Manager. You will be responsible for day to day running of the workshop, Pre-start and toolbox meetings, QA checks and delegation of work to tradespeople.  This position will require you to provide leadership to a team of tradespeople whilst also working productively within the team.

This role forms an integral part of the IMF leadership team, driving performance and delivering through strong leadership and sound expertise. 

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervise workshop activities.
• Maintain an industry acceptable standard of competency in welding skill and ability, specifically meeting the coding requirements of ISO3834, AS5131 - CC2 and CC3, AS1554. 
• Mentoring and development of tradespeople.
• Ensure fabrication activities are conducted within budget and on time.
• Ensure the early identification and reporting of quality issues.
• Review fabrication drawings and associated traceability documentation including ITP’s, weld maps and liaise with workshop Manager & Welding Supervisor.
• Drive productivity and efficiency initiatives in the Workshop. 
• Ensure Health, Safety and Environmental awareness.
• Provide technical guidance and solutions for complex works.
• Ensure client expectations are exceeded for all works performed.
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WHAT WE OFFER

This exciting role offers a competitive wage and the opportunity to work in a dynamic environment, developing your career within a growing organisation.

• Full Time employment
• 4 day roster
• Job security
• Attractive salary
• Weekly pay
• Local growing team where you won't be treated just as another number.
• Opportunities to advance yourself within the group of businesses.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.

Please apply through Seek or forward your resume to ***@imfab.com.au