Leading Hand Boilermaker

Description:

Due to increasing demand, we are looking for an experienced Leading Hand Boilermaker to join our growing team, based in Harvey, Western Australia for an immediate start.
Please note, only applications from those currently living in Western Australia, with full working rights in Australia will be accepted.
What we offer
Permanent, Full-time opportunity with growth and career development opportunities
Long term job security
Uniforms provided
Great hourly rate paid on all hours
A great team culture and working environment
Monthly team recognitions
Your responsibilities:
Reporting to the Workshop Supervisor.
Liaising daily with the Workshop Supervisor conducting continual planning to ensure workflow & daily production targets are met.
Assisting the workshop supervisor to plan all aspects of assigned work to workshop personnel.
Assisting the workshop supervisor with prestart meetings with the workshop personnel covering the daily work scopes, HSE and Quality requirements and overall expectations in a production environment.
Assisting the Workshop Supervisor with coordinating 5-10 personnel per shift (Boilermaker Welders, Trades Assistants and Apprentices).
Assisting the workshop supervisor with managing and controlling the activities of the workshop personnel to ensure maximum performance and efficiencies are maintained daily.
Always maintain & review safe work areas and practices at all times within the workshop environment.
Constantly study the workflow and practices of workshop personnel with the workshop supervisor to identifying areas where changes or implementation of new procedures will be of benefit to the overall productivity of the fabrication workshop.
Provide clear instructions & direction to all personnel with how to complete allocated task’s & jobs assigned to them.
Provide & assist as required with adhoc boilermaker / welder duties within the workshop & site locations.
Assisting the workshop supervisor with ensuring all projects are delivered on time & on budget.
Ensuring the workshop environment is safe and that all personnel are protected from any potential hazards.
Consult and liaise with management, supervisors, safety representatives and employees on all safety and environmental issues.
Influence, support & maintain a team culture within the workshop environment.
Overall ensuring all products are manufactured in a safe manner & to the highest quality ensuring it’s within the budgeted allocation time frames.
Coach and support trade personnel to develop their skills as boilermaker / welders while building their confidence within the trade.
Assist with oversee the training of apprentices & their trade development.
This role requires:
Trade qualification as a Boilermaker Welder
Manual driver’s license
Forklift License
Minimum 2 years post apprenticeship experience in a fabrication workshop
Experience in manufacturing of structural steel, chutes and pipe spooling.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills
Good computer skills
The ability to prioritise with conflicting & changing job priorities, complex problem solving and working under pressure.
Ability and willingness to work Day & Afternoon shift
Minimum working hours are 47.5 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Keen eye for quality & detail
Desirable requirements:
LR Driver’s license (or higher)
EWP Ticket
CN Crane Ticket
Dogging and Rigging Ticket
Working at Heights
Confined Space
If you would like to work in a growing and ever-changing company with room for future development please email your resume and cover letter to