About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Fabrication Superintendent to lead fabrication operations within a complex, safety‐critical heavy engineering environment. This is a hands‐on leadership role responsible for technical governance, workforce capability, and delivery performance across fabrication and welding operations.
You will work closely with Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Supply Chain teams to ensure work is delivered safely, compliantly, and to schedule.
Responsibilities
* Provide strong technical leadership across fabrication and welding disciplines
* Lead welding governance including PQR, WQR, and WPS development and control
* Ensure fabrication activities comply with approved procedures, standards, and work instructions
* Lead and develop trade‐based teams, including workforce planning, utilisation, and performance management
* Drive a proactive safety culture and ensure adherence to quality and compliance requirements
* Manage fabrication performance against schedule and delivery targets
* Collaborate with cross‐functional teams to deliver integrated outcomes
* Oversee materials, consumables, and equipment to support efficient workshop operations
About You
You are a practical, results‐driven leader with strong fabrication and welding expertise. You bring credibility on the workshop floor, set clear expectations, and lead your teams with confidence and accountability.
Experience & Skills
* Extensive experience in fabrication and welding within heavy engineering or defence environments
* Demonstrated experience managing welding systems (PQR/WQR/WPS)
* Proven leadership of trades‐based workforces
* Strong understanding of safety, quality, and regulated operating environments
* Experience delivering work to structured schedules and performance metrics
Eligibility
This role requires a current National Police Clearance and an Australian Defence Security Clearance. Your eligibility for this role is dependent on you obtaining and maintaining such clearance.
Whilst ASC will accept all applications for this role, as this role requires an ability to access protected US defence technology, applicants holding nationality of certain foreign countries will not be eligible.
Benefits
* Unique and challenging work with a deeper purpose
* Generous parental leave
* Subsidised childcare
* Health and wellbeing initiatives
* Professional development opportunities
* A diverse and supportive environment
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