Workshop Foreperson (Steel Fabrication) - URGENT

In brief

Overview This describes an urgent opening for a Workshop Foreperson specializing in Steel Fabrication. The role is with a manufacturing company located in Boksburg and is being recruited by Montana Recruitment. The position involves managing and supervising the daily operations of a mechanical workshop. What you will do The successful candidate will be responsible for: * Managing and supervising the daily operations of the mechanical workshop. * Leading and coordinating a team of approximately 25 workshop staff members. * Allocating work and monitoring production progress to ensure deadlines are achieved. * Ensuring that workshop activities are carried out efficiently and according to required quality standards. * Performing and/or coordinating repairs, maintenance and troubleshooting on various workshop machines. * Maintaining and troubleshooting machinery including punching machines, bending machines and other production equipment. * Identifying mechanical problems and implementing effective solutions to minimise downtime. * Reading and interpreting engineering drawings and specifications. * Assisting with the drawing, design and development of enclosures and other mechanical components for production. * Liaising with production and engineering teams to ensure designs are practical and suitable for manufacture. * Monitoring workshop productivity, quality and housekeeping. Requirements (from the original advert) The advert does not list specific mandatory requirements. Experience in Sheet Metal, CNC Programming (Laser and Punching Machines), AutoCAD, and engineering/manufacturing environments will be highly advantageous. Who should apply This role is suitable for a Mechanical Workshop Foreperson who can manage and supervise daily operations, lead a team of around 25 staff members, and ensure production deadlines and quality standards are met. Candidates should be capable of performing and coordinating repairs, maintenance, and troubleshooting on various workshop machinery, including punching and bending machines. The ideal candidate will be adept at identifying and resolving mechanical problems to minimize downtime, and able to read and interpret engineering drawings. Experience in assisting with design and development, as well as liaising with production and engineering teams, is beneficial. Those who monitor workshop productivity, quality, and housekeeping will fit well. Candidates with experience in Sheet Metal, CNC Programming (Laser and Punching Machines), AutoCAD, and engineering/manufacturing environments are particularly encouraged to apply. Deadline Not specified Reference Original posting: https://www.jobmail.co.za/jobs/trade-artisans-technical/trade-artisan-technical-management/boksburg/workshop-foreperson-steel-fabrication-urgent-id-7588998 Source: jobmail

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