Workshop Supervisor – Fabrication / Welding

• Toowoomba (Site-Based Role)

• Workshop Leadership | Welding & QA Focus | Hands-On Role

• $155 - $165K + Super

  
  

The Opportunity

We are partnering with a growing industrial services business seeking a Workshop Supervisor to take ownership of day-to-day workshop operations in Toowoomba.

This is a hands-on leadership role overseeing fabrication, refurbishment and repair works across a range of equipment including tanks, structural components and heavy assets.

The role will suit someone from a boilermaker, welding or fabrication background who has stepped into supervision or quality-focused roles and enjoys being across both the workshop floor and inspection side of the work.

The Role

You will be responsible for running the workshop while also maintaining a strong focus on quality and compliance.

Key responsibilities include:

• Overseeing daily workshop operations (fabrication, repairs, refurbishment)

• Supervising a team of boilermakers, welders and trades assistants

• Managing workflow, priorities and job scheduling across multiple jobs

• Ensuring all work meets welding standards, QA/QC and inspection requirements

• Reviewing and signing off on weld quality, documentation and job packs

• Coordinating projects such as tank repairs, structural work and equipment refurbishment

• Liaising with internal teams to ensure jobs are delivered on time and to standard

• Maintaining a strong safety and quality culture on site

About You

You will be someone who can juggle workshop operations and quality oversight, not just one or the other.

You will bring:

• Trade background in boilermaking, fabrication or welding

• Experience supervising or leading workshop / fabrication teams

• Strong understanding of welding standards, WPS, QA/QC and inspections

• Ability to read and interpret drawings and fabrication documentation

• Experience working on repairs, refurbishment or heavy equipment projects

• Strong organisational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities

• Background as a Welding Inspector or similar highly regarded

Why Apply?

• Stable, site-based role in Toowoomba

• Hands-on position with real ownership of the workshop

• Variety of work across repairs, fabrication and refurbishment projects

• Opportunity to step into a key leadership role within a growing business

Apply Now

If you are an experienced workshop professional ready to step into a leadership role with a strong quality focus, we would love to hear from you.

Apply now or contact Aequalis Consulting for a confidential discussion.