Workshop Supervisor - Fabrication Exotic Materials

IKAD Engineering is a proud Western Australian private company with a national and international footprint. Providing a broad range of Project Management and Engineering solutions across a wide variety of Industry Sectors including Defence, Industrial, Mining, Marine, Oil & Gas, and Water Technology. Our team of highly skilled engineers and project managers are committed to excellence, safety, and sustainability.

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About the role

At IKAD Engineering, we’re offering an opportunity for a Workshop Supervisor – Fabrication to join our team in Henderson and take ownership of workshop operations across a range of fabrication projects.

This is a hands-on leadership role suited to someone who can lead from the front, coordinate teams and deliver projects safely, on time and within budget.

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What you'll be doing

You’ll be responsible for supervising workshop activities, coordinating fabrication works and ensuring projects are delivered to IKAD’s quality and safety standards.

Key responsibilities include:

• Supervising trades, subcontractors and labour hire teams and providing performance feedback
• Providing technical support and direction to workshop employees
• Coordinating, scheduling and delivering daily works in a timely and cost-effective manner
• Managing suppliers, subcontractors and negotiating best possible rates
• Monitoring productivity, project progress and identifying improvements
• Ensuring all work meets quality, budget and schedule requirements
• Leading and maintaining HSEQ compliance across all workshop activities
• Planning and scheduling project timelines and supporting variations
• Ensuring welding activities are conducted in accordance with WPS requirements
• Managing welding consumables in line with manufacturer and procedural requirements
• Liaising with QAQC to ensure all inspections and NDT requirements are met
• Conducting surveillance checks of the storeroom
• Preparing reports on project progress, issues and solutions
• Building and maintaining strong relationships across internal teams and external stakeholders

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What we’re looking for

We’re looking for a strong leader with a fabrication background who can balance safety, productivity and quality in a fast-paced workshop environment.

Essential:

• Minimum 5 years’ experience in a fabrication/workshop environment
• Trade qualification (Boilermaker / Fabrication preferred)
• Proven leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of HSEQ systems, policies and procedures
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and welding requirements
• Excellent organisational and time management skills
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Sound computer literacy
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work under pressure
• WA C-Class Driver’s Licence
• Physically fit and able to be hands-on when required

Desirable:

• First Aid Certificate
• CSWIP 3.0 / 3.1 (or equivalent)
• HRWL (Forklift, Dogging/Rigging, EWP)

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Why IKAD?

• Work on diverse, high-impact projects across Defence, Marine & Industrial sectors
• Be part of a modern, well-equipped Henderson workshop
• Join a stable business with a strong pipeline of work
• Supportive team environment with a focus on safety and quality
• Opportunity to step into broader leadership responsibilities over time

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Apply now

If you’re ready to lead from the front and play a key role in delivering quality fabrication projects, we’d love to hear from you.