At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead production in structural steel fabrication from planning to delivery.
- Company: Join BKH Fabrication, a key player in Sydney's infrastructure projects.
- Benefits: Enjoy competitive salary, paid overtime, and long-term job stability.
- Other info: Hands-on role with opportunities for growth in a dynamic environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on major projects with a skilled team.
- Qualifications: 4+ years in structural steel fabrication and supervisory experience required.
The predicted salary is between 82800 - 101200 $ per year.
We're looking for an experienced Production Manager to help keep our fabrication jobs on track from drawings to delivery. You'll work closely with management and the workshop team on planning, scheduling, procurement, quality and cost. This is not a trainee role. We need someone with real workshop experience who can get started quickly.
Key responsibilities
- Plan and schedule production to meet project and site delivery dates
- Work with the workshop team on job priorities and keep production moving
- Review and check fabrication drawings, and raise and resolve technical issues with engineers and drafters
- Do material take-offs, estimates and bills of quantities, and source and order steel, consumables and bought-in parts
- Liaise with local and overseas suppliers and subcontractors (galvanising, laser and machining, coatings)
- Coordinate quality: welding inspections, WPS/WPQR, NDT, ITPs and compliance with AS/NZS 1554, AS 4100 and AS 3610
- Track job costs, hours and progress, and report to management
- Support WHS on the workshop floor and help maintain plant and equipment
- Coordinate dispatch and deliveries with site teams and the yard
About you
- At least 4 years' experience in structural steel fabrication, including some time in a supervisory or production role
- Experience in temporary works, formwork, scaffolding, jumpform or heavy construction equipment (strongly preferred)
- A strong working knowledge of welding processes, fabrication sequencing and Australian fabrication standards
- Confidence reading and checking shop drawings. AutoCAD/Inventor
- Experience estimating, doing take-offs and buying materials
- A practical, hands-on approach with strong problem-solving and organisational skills
- A trade background (boilermaker/welder) is highly regarded
- A current driver's licence and the right to work in Australia
About us
BKH Fabrication (part of BKH Contractors Group) designs, fabricates and supplies jumpform, climbing formwork, table systems and temporary works equipment for some of Sydney's biggest high-rise and infrastructure projects. Our Kings Park workshop has a skilled fabrication team and a strong pipeline of work.
Varied work across production, technical and procurement
Competitive salary plus paid overtime
Long-term, stable work with a growing pipeline of major projects
A skilled, experienced team to work alongside
Production Manager – Structural Steel & Temporary Works Fabrication in Blacktown employer: BKH Group
BKH Group is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where Concrete Foremen and Leading Hands can thrive. With a strong focus on career growth, employees benefit from a supportive culture that values teamwork and collaboration, alongside perks like a company vehicle and phone. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys the opportunity to work on diverse projects while building lasting relationships with clients and colleagues alike.
