Leading Hand - Welding

THE OPPORTUNITY

Reporting to the Production Scheduler, the successful candidate will be responsible to coordinate production, staff activities and resources to maximise total output, minimise direct labour and quality costs on each job processed in the Welding work centre.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prioritise job schedule according to Production Schedulers requirements.
• Select and prepare material as required for manufacture.
• Ensure that nothing but exceptional quality product leaves the weld work centre.
• Minimise weld bay down time.
• Plan maintenance activities to maximise machine availability.
• Train current and future staff to maximise skill base, flexibility, efficiency, and quality.
• Ensure Welding and productivity “best-practice”.

ABOUT YOU

• Thorough understanding and experience in all facets of sheetmetal welding and in particular MIG / TIG - Aluminium and Stainless.
• Experience managing and mentoring a team.
• Proven experience planning workflow, maximizing efficiency and ensuring on-time deliveries.
• Ability to read workshop drawings.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Show initiative and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Be physically fit, a team player with a great work ethic.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and best practices in a manufacturing environment.

ABOUT DAVIN

Davin Industries is part of the Stratco group, a dynamic, national leader in the manufacture and marketing of building and home improvement products. Operating from one of New Zealand's best-equipped sheetmetal fabrication facilities, Davin Industries combines state-of-the-art production technology with craftsmanship. Davin Industries pride ourselves on offering ongoing support and great career opportunities for all our people. As well as job security, a dynamic workplace with amazing facilities and a great team.

APPLICATION PROCESS

If this sounds like you, we would like to hear from you! Should you be successful in progressing to the next stage of the recruitment process you will be invited for an interview to discuss the role in more detail.