CRS Creative Recreation Solutions Pty Limited – Wollongong NSW
CRS is a premium Australian playground equipment manufacturer and design-and-construct business, delivering commercial play products to councils, schools and landscape architects across NSW, QLD and VIC. We're looking for an experienced Fabrication Manager to take ownership of our Unanderra fabrication shop.
The Role
You'll run the day-to-day operations of our fabrication department — leading a small team of tradespeople and apprentices, keeping jobs moving on time and to spec, and staying hands-on where it counts. Our workshop specialises in lightweight fabrication for playground structures, not heavy structural steel — modern facility, varied work, clean environment. This is a genuine leadership role with real autonomy to run the shop your way.
What you'll be doing
- Managing daily fabrication shop operations — scheduling, quality, and output
- Leading, mentoring and training tradespeople and apprentices
- Hands-on fabrication and welding across aluminum, stainless steel, and steel when needed.
- Managing minor purchase ordering and material requirements through our internal ERP system
- Contributing fabrication-floor insight in production meetings — helping our design engineers land on smarter, more buildable solutions
- Ensuring WHS standards and Australian Standards compliance are upheld on the floor
- Coordinating with production, project management and design teams to keep jobs on track
- Maintaining quality control and troubleshooting issues as they arise
What we're looking for
- Proven experience running or supervising a fabrication team
- Strong welding skills across MIG/TIG and multiple materials, including steel, stainless steel and aluminium
- Confident reading and working from engineering drawings
- Comfortable using ERP/job management software for purchasing and materials tracking, but not essential full training provided
- Relevant licences (forklift an advantage but not essential full training provided)
- Comfortable working autonomously and making shop-floor decisions
What's on offer
- Genuine autonomy to run your own shop
- Stable, growing manufacturer with premium, long-term projects
- Based in Unanderra — no FIFO, no long-distance travel, workshop based positon
Annual Salary is negotiable based on level of experience.
We thank all applicants for their interest. Please note however that only those shortlisted will be contacted.
Fabrication Manager in Wollongong employer: CRS Creative Recreation Solutions Pty Limited
At CRS Creative Recreation Solutions, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer that values your contributions and offers a dynamic work environment in Unanderra, NSW. As an Accounts & Payroll Officer, you'll enjoy a competitive salary, hybrid work options, and the opportunity to directly influence our finance function while working alongside a supportive team. With a focus on employee growth and modern systems, we ensure you have the tools and backing needed to excel in your role and make a meaningful impact in our thriving business.
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