Fabrication or Machining Workshop Supervisor

7 days ago

Perth, Western Australia Category 5 Full time $80,000 - $120,000 per year

Location: Henderson, WA (Australian Marine Complex)

Pay: $60-$70/hr flat (negotiable)

Roster: Monday - Friday | 6:00am starts | Overtime available

Type: Labour hire | 3-month contract with view to permanent

We have two roles available - Fabrication Supervisor and Machining & Fitting Supervisor - based at Orontide's state-of-the-art facility at the AMC Henderson. Both positions are hands-on leadership roles, ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality delivery for Tier 1 clients.

What You'll Be Doing:

Fabrication Supervisor

  • Lead day-to-day operations in the fabrication workshop
  • Plan, allocate, and supervise resources to deliver on time and budget
  • Manage subcontractors and ensure compliance with ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001)
  • Oversee fabrication across carbon/stainless steel, aluminium, Inconel, CuNi, Duplex/Super Duplex
  • Supervise fabrication of tanks, hoppers, pressure vessels, pipe spooling, structural frames & rolling stock repairs
  • Drive continuous improvement and mentor a skilled fabrication team

Machining & Fitting Supervisor

  • Manage CNC and conventional machining operations
  • Oversee high-precision turning, boring, and milling
  • Handle large-scale components (up to 10 tonnes, 4m diameter, 10m length)
  • Allocate tasks, monitor progress, and troubleshoot production issues
  • Liaise with operations and project teams to ensure seamless delivery
  • Uphold strict safety and quality standards while coaching workshop staff

What You'll Need

  • Relevant Trade Qualifications (Boilermaker/Welder, Fitter Machinist, Mechanical Fitter, or Fabrication-related discipline)
  • Leadership & Supervision training – proven ability to lead and mentor teams
  • Solid knowledge of safety and compliance standards (ISO & legislative requirements)
  • Strong CNC machining knowledge (for Machining Supervisor) or proven fabrication/pressure vessel experience (for Fabrication Supervisor)
  • Excellent communication, organisational, and problem-solving skills
  • Reliability in planning, reporting, and delivering results

Whats on Offer:

  • Be home every night - local Henderson-based role
  • Long-term career potential | 3-month contract with the view to permanent for the right candidate
  • Attractive rates - $60-$70/hr flat, weekly pay (negotiable)
  • Strong pipeline of projects with Tier 1 clients
  • Supportive company culture with a focus on safety, teamwork, and career growth
  • Work in a world-class workshop facility with precision engineering capabilities

Category 5 Labour Management is excited to partner with Orontide, a leading engineering and maintenance services provider with 40+ years of experience across the mining, oil & gas, defence, and marine industries. Based out of a state-of-the-art 16,000sqm facility at the Australian Marine Complex (AMC) in Henderson, this role offers the chance to lead workshop operations in one of WA's most advanced fabrication and machining environments.

How to Apply:

Ready to step up and lead from the front? Click APPLY now to join a company that values leadership, quality, and innovation. Shortlisted candidates will be contacted quickly for a confidential chat.

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