About this role
WesTrac is seeking an experienced Fabrication Supervisor to join our Welshpool-based Fabrication Team and lead the delivery of high-quality fabrication and welding support across our Western Australian operations.
Reporting to the Area Manager, this role is responsible for coordinating a team of skilled Boilermakers, supporting customer requirements, providing technical guidance, and ensuring the safe and efficient delivery of fabrication services on Caterpillar earthmoving equipment.
Roster: Monday – Friday 10.5 hours (inclusive of meal break)
What You'll Be Doing
- Lead and support a team of Boilermakers delivering fabrication and repair solutions across WA.
- Coordinate workloads, job allocation, scheduling, and workforce utilisation.
- Provide technical advice and support on welding, fabrication, maintenance, and repair activities.
- Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to ensure quality service delivery.
- Monitor project progress, reporting, and operational performance.
- Champion a culture of safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Support troubleshooting and complex technical problem-solving.
- Work closely with planners, supervisors, and operational leaders to meet business and customer requirements.
About You
- Trade qualification as a Boilermaker or Fabricator.
- Previous leadership or supervisory experience in a workshop, fabrication, or field service environment.
- Strong technical knowledge of heavy equipment repairs for mobile maintenance.
- Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.
- A strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Proven ability to lead teams, manage competing priorities, and deliver outcomes.
- Experience working with Caterpillar equipment or within the mining and heavy equipment industry will be highly regarded.
Our Benefits inclusive of but not limited to:
- Financial Benefits – Paid Parental Leave & Secondary Carers Leave, Salary Sacrificing, Novated Leasing, Income Protection Insurance & More than 600 retail discounts such as Coles, Petbarn, Virgin, HOYTS & Crown.
- Health & Wellness – Discounts with BUPA, Fitness Passport to access multiple gyms across Australia & EAP access to support you and your immediate family.
- Culture & Career – Personal and Team Recognition (Made for More Awards), Internal Career Progression, Training & Upskilling through our award-winning WesTrac Institute.
- Additional Perks – Emergency Services Leave, Defence Force Reserves Leave & Employee Share Purchase Plan opportunity.
Our Company & Commitment
With over 4,500 employees, WesTrac is one of the world's largest authorised Cat® equipment dealers, offering a wide range of mining and construction equipment and management solutions.
At WesTrac, we reflect diverse communities, celebrate our people's diversity, and create a culture where employees feel safe to be their authentic selves. We encourage applications from First Nations people, LGBTQIA+ individuals, and those from culturally diverse backgrounds. WORK180 endorsed employer for our commitment to diversity, inclusion, and equality.
Reference Number: 6166
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