Our Client in the Engineering/Manufacturing Industry is seeking to employ a Fabrication Preparation Shop Supervisor to their team based in Benoni Johannesburg.

Requirements:

• Trade Test or Technical Diploma is an advantage.
• Supervisory qualification is an advantage.
• Minimum 10 years’ work experience with a proven track record in a fabrication facility is essential.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act is required.
• Knowledge of more than one official language is an advantage.
• Experience with all facets of steel fabrication.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and/or codes.

Required knowledge of machinery and fabrication processes:

• CNC plasma / Guillotine cutting.
• Press brake bending.
• Profile forming.
• Conventional plate / Pipe rolling.
• Radial drilling.
• Drill press operation.
• TIG / MIG welding.
• Manual plasma cutting.
• Overhead crane operation.
• Forklift operation.

Ability and willingness to learn advanced technology and machinery:

• Orbital pipe welding.
• De-coiling and vertical rolling of stainless steel.
• Automated plasma TIG welding of stainless steel.
• Automated cone formation.
• Tank end flanging.
• Tank end pressing.

Responsibilities, but not limited to:

• Attend daily meetings with the Production Manager to receive job information packs and schedules.
• Oversee the daily fabrication schedule in the preparation area.
• Issue job files, drawings, and work instructions to artisans.
• Supervise all artisans in the preparation shop to ensure work instructions are followed.
• Ensure all tasks meet quality standards and job specifications.
• Conduct daily shop-floor toolbox talks.
• Ensure conformance with DSTI’s in line with the OHS Act.
• Supervise and coordinate artisans to ensure schedules provided by the Production Manager are met.
• Supervise and coordinate welding operations within the preparation shop.
• Ensure adherence to boiler making and welding standards.
• Coordinate and supervise all NDTs within the preparation shop.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment in line with safety and housekeeping standards.
• Maintain tools and equipment to required standards.
• Provide daily and weekly progress reports to the Production Manager.
• Maintain job files, work instructions, and NDT documentation.

Please note that should you not receive a response within 2 weeks of applying, you may consider your application unsuccessful.