Sheet Metal Supervisor – Fabrication Department
Location: Molendinar, Gold Coast QLD
Company: Aussie Switchboards
Lead a High-Performing Fabrication Team
Aussie Switchboards is one of Queensland's leading switchboard manufacturers, and we're looking for an experienced Sheet Metal Supervisor to lead our fabrication department.
This is a hands-on leadership role where you'll be responsible for driving safety, quality, productivity, and continuous improvement while developing a skilled team.
About the Role
You will lead a team operating our fabrication equipment, including:
- CNC Turret/Laser
- CNC Press Brakes
- MIG & TIG Welding
- Assembly and General Fabrication
You'll work closely with Engineering, Powder Coating, Electrical, and Dispatch to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and to a high standard.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach and develop the fabrication team.
- Plan daily workflow and allocate labour efficiently.
- Ensure production targets and delivery deadlines are achieved.
- Maintain high standards of quality and workmanship.
- Drive a strong safety culture throughout the department.
- Train apprentices and upskill team members.
- Improve workshop efficiency and eliminate production bottlenecks.
- Monitor machine utilisation and minimise downtime.
- Ensure equipment is maintained and operators follow procedures.
- Promote accountability, teamwork and continuous improvement.
What We're Looking For
- Trade qualification in Sheet Metal or Fabrication.
- Previous experience supervising or leading a fabrication team.
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing processes.
- Experience with CNC turret, laser and press brake operations.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
- Excellent organisational and communication skills.
- A proactive leader who leads by example.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Competitive salary based on experience.
- Long-term career opportunity with a growing Australian company.
- Modern workshop with quality equipment.
- Supportive management team.
- Opportunity to make a real impact on production performance.
- Stable, full-time position.
- Monday to Friday work schedule.
Why Join Aussie Switchboards?
We're building a culture focused on teamwork, accountability and continuous improvement. If you're passionate about leadership, enjoy solving problems, and want to help build one of the best fabrication teams in the industry, we'd love to hear from you.
Apply now by sending your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your experience and why you'd be a great fit for our team.
Pay: $85,000.00 – $95,000.00 per year
Work Location: In person
