Responsible for managing a team of production personnel in a metal fabrication environment with a strong focus on fabrication and quality production. The role involves overseeing daily production, ensuring quality standards, mentoring staff, and maintaining safety and efficiency.
Requirements
- Strong technical knowledge in metal fabrication and problem-solving.
- Proven leadership skills and experience managing teams.
- Ability to read drawings, inspect welds, and apply fabrication standards.
- Red Seal qualification in welding / boilermaking will be advantageous.
- Proficient in using systems like SysPro MOM and Microsoft Teams.
Character:
- Quality and goal-oriented
- Disciplined and self-motivated
- Strong communication skills
Duties & Responsibilities
- Manage production output and meet performance targets (SQDCM KPIs).
- Lead, train, and motivate the fabrication team.
- Oversee job scheduling, material prep, and compliance with fabrication standards.
- Conduct quality inspections and ensure alignment with engineering drawings.
- Implement continuous improvement initiatives and safety practices.
- Maintain tools, equipment, and workplace organization.
Daily Activities
- Update Production Boards: Ensure shop floorboards are updated daily.
- Morning Meetings: Lead daily action centre meetings to review performance KPIs and escalate key issues to the Production Floor Manager.
- Production Oversight: Monitor team progress on scheduled jobs to ensure timely delivery and productivity.
- Problem Solving: Identify and resolve production issues through innovative solutions.
- Quality Control: Inspect outputs for quality, apply corrective/preventive actions, and control weld distortion and sequences.
- Workplace Standards: Maintain a clean, organized, and safe workspace following 5S principles and OH&S regulations.
- Station Inspections: Perform daily checks on fabrication stations for safety and operational readiness.
- Consumables Management: Ensure proper availability and use of fabrication consumables.
If you would like to become part of this international business, please send your CV to recruitment@equalizer.co.za. We are situated in Brackenfell, Western Cape. We reserve the right to withdraw this position at any stage of the recruitment process if deemed necessary. Preference will be given to candidates in line with the company EE-plan.
Applications close on Wednesday 6 August 2025.
Job Type: Full-time
Application Question(s):
- How many years of experience do you have in leading a team?
- What is your salary expectation for the role?
- How many years of work experience do you have in the metal fabrication industry?
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 2025/08/06