Sheet Metal Supervisor

Kuala Lumpur
Permanent
Full-time

1 month ago

Job Description:POSITION SUMMARY:The Sheet Metal Supervisor oversees all sheet metal fabrication, repair, and modification work on aircraft structures to ensure compliance with aviation standards, safety regulations, and company procedures. This role manages a team of sheet metal technicians and ensures timely and cost-effective completion of maintenance tasksRESPONSIBILITIES:

Supervise and coordinate daily activities of sheet metal technicians in support of aircraft maintenance and repair.
Plan, assign, and inspect work involving structural repair, fabrication, and modification using aluminium, stainless steel, titanium, and other aerospace materials.
Interpret technical drawings, blueprints, OEM manuals, and engineering instructions.
Ensure compliance with Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), EASA/FAA standards, and company SOPs.
Conduct quality checks and ensure completed work meets required airworthiness standards.
Provide technical guidance, on-the-job training, and mentorship to junior team members.
Manage materials, tools, and equipment related to sheet metal work.
Monitor team performance, maintain productivity reports, and escalate issues as needed.
Liaise with engineering, quality assurance, and planning departments to coordinate work schedules.
Enforce workplace safety, environmental compliance and taking active measures to prevent FOD.

LIMIT OF AUTHORITY:Authorized to assign tasks, schedule work shifts, request and approve usage of materials and tools within approved job scopes and budgetsQUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Diploma or certificate in Aircraft Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, or related field.
Minimum 5-7 years of relevant experience in aircraft sheet metal work, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.

Special Requirements

Must be willing and able to travel to Denmark for mandatory aircraft type training, refresher programs, or supervisory development workshops.
Must meet passport and visa eligibility for international travel.
Travel may involve extended stays (typically 6-8 weeks depending on training scope)

Skills

Strong knowledge of aircraft structures, corrosion prevention, and repair techniques.
Proficiency in using sheet metal tools and equipment.
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and maintenance manuals.

WORKING EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

At least 2-3 years in a supervisory or lead technician role, overseeing a team of Sheetmetal or fitters.
Experience working in an MRO facility or airline engineering environment is required
Familiarity with base maintenance activities involving structural repairs.
Experience in aircraft/components MRO environments minimum of 4 years.
Experience in leading teams

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