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Workshop Supervisor

Posted Date:  13 Aug 2026
Location: 

Welshpool, WA, AU, 6106

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

At WesTrac, our primary focus is our people. As we look to the future, we’re focused on harnessing the best talent and providing them with the support they need to achieve success.

WesTrac is a member of the Diversity Council of Australia and recognises the value of and strongly support the principles of equal employment opportunities in the workplace, and we are committed to achieving a diverse and engaged workforce. We are an equal opportunity employer and encourage applications from female, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Island candidates.

WesTrac is an endorsed employer for women via WORK180 - who have reviewed our policies, processes, and initiatives to certify that we are an organisation that supports diversity, inclusion and equality.

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