Workshop Supervisor

MIB is seeking an experienced and motivated Workshop Supervisor who is a qualified welder/boilermaker to join our dynamic team with an immediate start. The Workshop Supervisor will play a crucial role in ensuring the efficient operation of our workshop, performing welding and boilermaking tasks, coordinating logistics, managing deliveries, and contributing to the overall success of our production/service goals.

Start: ASAP 

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate workflow to meet production targets and deadlines, particularly in the areas of welding and fabrication.
• Implement and enforce safety regulations and quality control procedures, with an emphasis on welding and boilermaker/fabrication standards.
• Manage inventory, equipment maintenance, and resource allocation, with a focus on welding and fabrication materials.
• Oversee procurement activities, ensuring the timely acquisition of necessary materials and supplies.
• Efficiently manage consumables, optimizing usage and minimizing waste in the workshop.
• Coordinate logistics, including managing deliveries, ensuring the timely arrival of materials, and coordinating with other departments for seamless workflow.
• Communicate effectively with team members, other supervisors, and management, emphasizing the importance of welding and boilermaker/fabrication processes.
• Perform welding and boilermaking tasks as part of the daily responsibilities of the Workshop Supervisor.
• Take initiative and be self-efficient in managing day-to-day workshop activities.
• Conduct regular inspections and quality checks, specifically related to welding and fabrication, to maintain high standards.
• Prepare and maintain accurate records of production output, inventory, and safety measures, with a specific focus on welding and fabrication documentation.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, especially in welding and fabrication, and implement changes as needed.

Requirements, 

• Proven experience as a Workshop Supervisor with a strong background in welding and boilermaker/fabrication.
• Strong leadership and communication skills, with the ability to work independently and take initiative.
• In-depth knowledge of workshop operations, safety protocols, and quality control, with a focus on welding and fabrication standards.
• Ability to be self-efficient and effectively manage day-to-day workshop activities.
• Must be a qualified welder/boilermaker.
• Demonstrated ability to perform welding and boilermaking tasks.
• Experience in logistics coordination, including managing deliveries and ensuring the timely arrival of materials.
• Experience in procurement, including sourcing and purchasing materials.
• Efficient management of consumables, optimizing usage and minimizing waste.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making abilities, particularly in the context of welding and fabrication challenges.
• Familiarity with budget management and cost control in the welding and fabrication context.
• Proficiency in reading and interpreting engineering drawings including welding symbols.

Qualifications, 

• Driver’s License
• Relevant Trade Certificate recognized in Australia – Engineering Tradesperson Fabricator / Welder
• Weld coded AS/NZS1554 part 1 FCAW and 3992 GTAW/FCAW
• Forklift License,
• EWP highly recognized
• Experience in welding MIG(Hard Wire & Flux Core) Tig(SS & Aluminum)
• Ability to operate workshop machinery & maintain.

WHAT WE OFFER

• Highly supportive, team orientated organisation
• A strong commitment to maintaining a Zero Harm environment for all our employees and visitors
• Competitive remuneration with on-going training and support