Electric Motors Repair Workshop Manager

A permanent role within a vibrant, busy workshop that is a market leader in repairing industrial electric motors and gearboxes for some of Australia's biggest companies. For a trades experienced Workshop Manager, Foreman or workshop supervisor interested in leading a team of skilled electric motor winders to rewind, repair, and refurbishment of a vast array of electric motors, gearboxes , compressors AC and DC. 

• Requires a trades background in electronics or mechanics
• $depends on experience
• Southern Suburbs of Melbourne

A normal day:
As a Workshop Manager, you'll be the 2IC to the director, with a clear pathway to grow into a director role. You'll lead a dedicated team of 8 electric motor winders, overseeing all aspects of your workshop operations. Your days will be filled with variety, from hands-on troubleshooting and technical guidance to customer interactions and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Leadership and Team Management: Inspire and manage a skilled team of electric winders, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Customer Service Excellence: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, providing estimates, feedback, and ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction.
• Technical Expertise: Troubleshoot, rewind, repair, and refurbish a wide range of electric motors, leveraging your deep understanding of both AC and DC motors.
• Operational Oversight: Ensure the workshop runs smoothly and efficiently, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety.

What's on Offer:

• A vibrant, busy workshop environment where no two days are the same.
• A chance to work on a variety of motors, providing endless learning opportunities.
• A pivotal role in a well-established company with a solid track record 
• A supportive path for career growth, with potential to ascend to a director role.

Who You Are:

• An experienced leader in the electric motor or related industry.
• Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of electric motors.
• A strong communicator, capable of fostering relationships with customers and leading a team.
• Ambitious and looking for an opportunity to grow and take on more responsibility.

About your next employer
Operating from a fully equipped workshop, your employer specialises in the rewind, repair, and refurbishment of a vast array of electric motors, AC and DC. Their expertise ranges from the smallest fractional horsepower motors to large generators and motors exceeding 500kW. Their workshop is a hub of activity, known for its diversity of motors and projects.
Your team will looking after:

• Rewinding of all types of AC/DC motors and Generators/Alternators
• Gearbox repairs
• Vacuum pump repairs
• Liquid pump repairs
• Drive repairs
• Servo motor repairs and testing
• Machining
• Bearing replacement
• Balancing
• Surge testing
• Re-varnishing of windings
• Dynamic load testing