WA Industrial Cylinder Engineers is a privately owned industry leader specialising in the manufacture, overhaul, and repair of hydraulic cylinders for heavy mining mobile equipment. Due to continued growth, we are seeking an experienced and motivated Afternoon Shift Supervisor to lead our production team at our modern, well-equipped Perth workshop.
This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on leader who is passionate about safety, quality, and continuous improvement, and is looking to build a long-term career with a growing Western Australian company.
Why Join WA Industrial Cylinder Engineers?
We believe our people are our greatest asset. That's why we invest in creating a safe, supportive, and rewarding workplace where employees can develop their skills, contribute to continuous improvement, and build long-term careers.
What We Offer
- Competitive salary package
- Afternoon shift with 30% shift loading
- Monday to Friday roster
- Regular overtime opportunities
- Stable, long-term employment with a growing Western Australian company
- Ongoing leadership training and career development
- Clean, spacious, modern workshop with quality equipment
- Strong safety culture and commitment to employee wellbeing
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Opportunity to drive continuous improvement and operational excellence
About You
You are a proactive leader with a strong mechanical background who enjoys developing people, improving processes, and delivering quality outcomes. You will have:
- Trade qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Machining, Fitting & Turning, or a related discipline
- Previous experience leading or supervising workshop teams within a manufacturing or heavy engineering environment
- Strong understanding of machining, hydraulic cylinder repair, or heavy equipment maintenance
- Excellent leadership, communication, and people management skills
- A strong commitment to workplace safety and quality
- Experience working within quality management systems (ISO 9001 experience desirable)
- Current Australian C Class Driver's Licence
- Current forklift ticket
- Sound planning, organisational, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to motivate teams and achieve production targets in a fast-paced environment
Experience within the hydraulic cylinder industry is highly regarded.
Key Responsibilities
· Supervise and coordinate all afternoon shift workshop operations
· Lead, mentor, and support production personnel to achieve safety, quality, and productivity targets
· Allocate work and monitor production schedules to meet customer delivery requirements
· Ensure all work is completed in accordance with company procedures and quality standards
· Promote a strong safety culture and ensure compliance with WHS requirements
· Liaise with day shift supervisors and management to ensure smooth workflow and communication
· Identify and implement opportunities for continuous improvement
· Maintain high standards of housekeeping, equipment care, and workplace organisation
Eligibility
Applicants must be Australian citizens, permanent residents, or hold a valid Australian work visa.
If you're an experienced workshop leader looking for the opportunity to make a real impact within a growing organisation, we'd welcome your application to join the WA Industrial Cylinder Engineers team.
Pay: $45.00 – $52.00 per hour
Experience:
- Machining/Fitting: 5 years (Required)
Licence/Certification:
- Full Driver Licence (Required)
- Forklift Licence (Required)
Work Authorisation:
Work Location: In person
