Sheetmetal Supervisor: Lead Fabrication & CNC Team

CIE PTY LTD; Cairns Regional; On-site; AUD 68,000 - 97,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided to grow in the role

Uniforms provided after probation

Supportive team

Job summary

CIE (Cristaudo's Industrial Electrics) Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Sheetmetal Supervisor to lead our fabrication team across Portsmith and Bungalow sites. You will direct 8–10 fabricators, ensure designs are translated into high-quality builds, and closely coordinate with design engineers and electricians.

You will drive safe, efficient workshop output, mentor staff, and maintain rigorous quality control through every stage of production.

Qualifications

• Experience leading a fabrication team in a sheet metal environment
• Strong leadership and people-management skills with fair conflict resolution
• Proficiency in Autodesk Inventor and 2D drafting
• Experience programming CNC lasers and press brakes (CADMAN or Lantek)
• Knowledge of WHS, quality control and safe work practices

Responsibilities

• Lead, supervise and mentor a team of 8–10 fabricators
• Ensure fabrication meets design specifications and quality standards
• Coordinate with Electrical Design Engineers and Electricians
• Plan workload with Production Manager and General Manager to meet realistic timelines
• Oversee safety, HR practices and nurturing a positive team culture
• Produce 3D models and detailed 2D drawings for fabrication
• Program CNC laser and press brake machinery using CADMAN software
• Manage material flow and job costing
• Coordinate with subcontractors for painting, coating and galvanising

Skills

Leadership

People management

Communication

Sheet metal knowledge

Tools

Autodesk Inventor

CADMAN-L

CADMAN-B

LVD CADMAN

Job description

CIE (Cristaudo's Industrial Electrics) Pty Ltd is seeking an experienced Sheetmetal Supervisor to lead our fabrication team across Portsmith and Bungalow sites. You will direct 8–10 fabricators, ensure designs are translated into high-quality builds, and closely coordinate with design engineers and electricians.

You will drive safe, efficient workshop output, mentor staff, and maintain rigorous quality control through every stage of production.