A permanent role within a vibrant, busy workshop that is a market leader in repairing industrial electric motors and gearboxes for some of Australia's biggest companies. For a trades experienced Workshop Manager, Foreman or workshop supervisor interested in leading a team of skilled electric motor winders to rewind, repair, and refurbishment of a vast array of electric motors, gearboxes , compressors AC and DC. Requires a trades background in electronics or mechanics $depends on experience Southern Suburbs of Melbourne A normal day: As a Workshop Manager, you'll be the 2IC to the director, with a clear pathway to grow into a director role. You'll lead a dedicated team of 8 electric motor winders, overseeing all aspects of your workshop operations. Your days will be filled with variety, from hands-on troubleshooting and technical guidance to customer interactions and team leadership. Key Responsibilities: Leadership and Team Management: Inspire and manage a skilled team of electric winders, promoting a culture of excellence and continuous improvement. Customer Service Excellence: Serve as the primary point of contact for customer inquiries, providing estimates, feedback, and ensuring the highest levels of satisfaction. Technical Expertise: Troubleshoot, rewind, repair, and refurbish a wide range of electric motors, leveraging your deep understanding of both AC and DC motors. Operational Oversight: Ensure the workshop runs smoothly and efficiently, maintaining the highest standards of quality and safety. What's on Offer: A vibrant, busy workshop environment where no two days are the same. A chance to work on a variety of motors, providing endless learning opportunities. A pivotal role in a well-established company with a solid track record A supportive path for career growth, with potential to ascend to a director role. Who You Are: An experienced leader in the electric motor or related industry. Skilled in troubleshooting and repairing a wide range of electric motors. A strong communicator, capable of fostering relationships with customers and leading a team. Ambitious and looking for an opportunity to grow and take on more responsibility. About your next employer Operating from a fully equipped workshop, your employer specialises in the rewind, repair, and refurbishment of a vast array of electric motors, AC and DC. Their expertise ranges from the smallest fractional horsepower motors to large generators and motors exceeding 500kW. Their workshop is a hub of activity, known for its diversity of motors and projects. Your team will looking after: Rewinding of all types of AC/DC motors and Generators/Alternators Gearbox repairs Vacuum pump repairs Liquid pump repairs Drive repairs Servo motor repairs and testing Machining Bearing replacement Balancing Surge testing Re-varnishing of windings Dynamic load testing
