At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead a team of fabricators and welders, ensuring quality and timely project delivery.
- Company: Reputable local trade business with a focus on teamwork and craftsmanship.
- Benefits: Competitive pay, career growth opportunities, and diverse projects.
- Other info: Engage in luxury residential and custom automotive projects.
- Why this job: Join a supportive culture and work on exciting metal fabrication projects.
- Qualifications: Trade qualification in engineering and leadership experience required.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 $ per year.
Supervise a close-knit team of fabricators and welders, providing clear daily instructions and support. Manage workflow schedules to assist in guaranteeing that client deliverables are met on time. Maintain quality control by rigorously checking completed components before they progress to subsequent departments or site installation. Train and mentor junior workers, apprentices, and new hires on trade skills and machinery operation. Enforce safety standards across the shop, ensuring all machinery is operated safely and PPE protocol is maintained.
Fabrication & Welding
- Manufacture and assemble components using a variety of metals, including structural steel, aluminium, and stainless steel.
- Perform high-level MIG and TIG welding across varying positions and material thicknesses, achieving clean, structural-grade finishes.
- Interpret technical drawings, structural blueprints, and welding symbols accurately to plan precise material layouts and cuts.
- Operate fabrication machinery safely and efficiently, including brake presses, guillotines, bandsaws, section rollers, and drills.
Coordinate on-site installations of finished fabrications safely and precisely. Adapt to varying site conditions, using hand and power tools to securely mount, bolt, or field-weld elements. Liaise professionally with clients and site managers to execute.
Key Requirements & Qualifications
- Trade Qualification: Cert III in Engineering (Fabrication Trade / Boilermaking / Sheet Metal) or equivalent trade background.
- Leadership Experience: Minimum 1 year of consistent experience working in a manufacturing or fabrication Leading Hand capacity.
- Welding Mastery: High proficiency in both MIG and TIG welding across structural steel, stainless steel, and aluminium.
- Technical Literacy: Advanced capability to read and work directly from complex technical drawings and plans.
- Machinery Skills: Proven experience operating heavy workshop machinery (brake presses, guillotines, etc.).
- Aptitude: Strong mathematical and mechanical aptitude with excellent multi-tasking skills.
- Communication: Excellent interpersonal skills to effectively motivate a team and maintain client satisfaction.
What We Offer
- Competitive remuneration aligned with your leadership tier and experience.
- Career growth paths within an expanding, highly regarded local trade business.
- Diverse, engaging projects ranging from luxury residential metalwork to custom automotive fit-outs.
- A supportive work culture built on down-to-earth teamwork and professional workmanship.
Metal Fabricator / Sheet Metal Work / Leading Hand employer: JDW Custom Fabrication
JDW Custom Fabrication is an exceptional employer located in the beautiful Sunshine Coast, QLD, offering a dynamic work environment where skilled Metal Fabricators/Welders can thrive. With a strong focus on employee growth and development, we provide ample opportunities for career advancement while fostering a collaborative and supportive team culture. Our commitment to quality and safety ensures that you will be part of a dedicated team that values precision and craftsmanship in every project.
