Workshop Supervisor

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