Fabrication Supervisor

Job Description:

Job Title: Fabrication Supervisor
Department: Production / Manufacturing
Location: Sharjah, UAE
Experience: 10–12 Years in the Same Field
Qualification: Diploma in Mechanical / Fabrication Engineering or Relevant Technical Qualification
Working Days: 6 Days a Week
Working Hours: 8:00 AM to 6:00 PM

Job Summary

We are looking for an experienced Fabrication Supervisor with strong expertise in sheet metal fabrication, cutting, bending, punching, and welding processes. The candidate will be responsible for supervising shop-floor operations, managing production teams, ensuring quality standards, maintaining productivity, and adhering to workplace safety procedures.

The ideal candidate should have hands-on experience operating laser cutting machines, knowledge of press brake machines, and the ability to lead and manage shop-floor workers effectively.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily sheet metal fabrication activities, including cutting, punching, bending, and welding.

• Ensure production activities meet engineering drawings, specifications, quality standards, and delivery schedules.

• Monitor laser cutting machine operations and press brake/bending processes.

• Verify bend allowances, dimensional accuracy, and finished product quality.

• Ensure proper preparation and implementation of job cards and production documentation.

• Read and interpret engineering drawings, GD&T, and job travellers.

• Allocate work to fabrication personnel based on their skills and production requirements.

• Monitor workforce attendance, shift schedules, productivity, and workflow.

• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions to minimize downtime.

• Coordinate material requirements, requisitions, storage, and identification of fabricated parts.

• Train workers on fabrication techniques, quality standards, and safe working practices.

• Maintain housekeeping and workplace organization in accordance with 5S principles.

• Enforce safety procedures and ensure the use of appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).

• Monitor equipment condition and report machinery breakdowns or maintenance requirements.

• Provide regular production progress reports and highlight operational issues to management.

Required Skills and Experience

• Strong experience in sheet metal fabrication and manufacturing operations.

• Hands-on knowledge of laser cutting machines is mandatory.

• Good understanding of press brake machines, bending techniques, bend allowances, dies, and tooling.

• Knowledge of TIG, MIG, spot welding, and laser welding processes.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and GD&T.

• Experience in production planning, job allocation, quality inspection, and job card management.

• Proven ability to supervise, motivate, and manage shop-floor workers.

• Strong leadership skills with a disciplined and accountable approach to production management.

• Fluency in Hindi is mandatory.

• A practical, proactive, and result-oriented approach to problem-solving.

Preferred Skills

• Experience in electrical switchgear fabrication, including enclosures, brackets, and busbar supports.

• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software such as AutoCAD, Metalix, CypCut, or SolidWorks.

• Good English communication skills.

• Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.

• Relevant technical diploma or welding/fabrication certification.

Benefits and Other Details

• Employment visa provided.

• Air ticket for joining provided.

• Transportation provided.

• Food and accommodation are not provided.

• Overtime is not applicable as per the current offer details.

• Gulf return candidates are mandatory.

• Nationality preference: Indian candidates.

Candidate Profile

Candidates should possess strong technical knowledge, hands-on sheet metal fabrication experience, and the ability to maintain discipline and accountability on the shop floor. Experience in electrical switchgear manufacturing will be an added advantage.