Salary Range: Excellent market-related salary offered. Highly Negotiable depending on Experience
Type: Full-time
Employment Level: Mid
Department: Production
Location: 146 Geldenhuys Street, Putfontein, Benoni
Job Summary: Our Specialized Stainless Steel fabrication facility is looking for an energetic and technically competent on the floor, junior manager to join our dynamic team.

• The candidate needs to have strong technical understanding, organized and logical thought processes and be

physically fit to meet the demands of this position.

• This position is 100% hands-on on the fabrication floor and is not an office management position.
• Strong people management skills are essential for this position.
• The ability to communicate clearly and effectively with all levels of staff is essential.
• Extensive experience in steel fabrication (Stainless Steel is a definite advantage) with proven track record is an

absolute necessity.

• The candidate must have mechanical understanding as well as organized logic in order to drive quality

performance and meet strict production and project delivery deadlines.

• The candidate must be able to work in a high-output production facility and manage multiple complex tasks

simultaneously.

• The candidate must be computer literate in MS Word and Excel.
• Experience with CAD and nesting software is an advantage.
• The ability to read and interpret CAD drawings is a prerequisite.

Required Qualifications:

• Trade Test or Technical Diploma is an advantage.
• A management diploma is an advantage.
• Minimum 5-10 years of work experience with a proven track record in a fabrication facility is a necessity.
• Knowledge of the OHS Act is a requirement.
• Knowledge of more than one official language is an advantage.
• Experience with all facets of steel fabrication.
• Knowledge of welding procedures and/or codes.

Preferred Skills:

Knowledge of the following Machinery and Fabrication Processes are required:

• CNC Plasma Cutting
• Guillotine Cutting
• Press Brake Bending
• Punching
• Profile Forming
• Conventional Plate Rolling
• Pipe Rolling
• Radial Drilling
• Drill Press
• TIG Welding
• MIG Welding
• Plasma Cutting
• Overhead Cranes

The Candidate will need to show strong interest in and learn the details of the following technology and machines:

• 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:

• Daily meeting with the Production Manager to receive Job Information Packs and Schedules.
• Overseeing the daily fabrication schedule from the preparation area to final assembly.
• Issuing of Job Files, drawings, and work instructions to artisans in various departments.
• Supervision of All artisans to ensure that work instructions are adhered to.
• Daily shop floor toolbox talks.
• Conformance with DSTI’s in line with the OHS act.
• Collaborate with various departments to optimize workflow and resolve any problem areas.
• Supervise and coordinate the prefabrication department.
• Supervise and coordinate artisans in the assembly department to ensure required tasks and schedules as

given by the Production Manager are met.

• Supervise and coordinate welding operations within the entire Fabrication Facility.
• Ensure adherence of Boiler making and Welding to required standards.
• Coordinate and supervise all NDT’s withing the Fabrication Facility.
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment and uphold housekeeping and safety regulations.
• Maintain all tools and equipment to standard.
• Daily and weekly reporting to the Production Manager on progress throughout the Fabrication Floor.
• Upkeep of Job Files, work instructions, and NDT Documentation.