Job Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Fabricator Shop Lead to oversee our fabrication operations and ensure the delivery of high-quality metalwork projects. This leadership role involves supervising fabrication activities, coordinating with team members, and maintaining safety and quality standards across all shop functions. The ideal candidate will possess extensive experience in metal fabrication, welding, and mechanical assembly, with a strong focus on efficiency, precision, and team development. This position offers an opportunity to lead a dynamic team in a fast-paced manufacturing environment dedicated to excellence.
Duties
- Lead and supervise daily fabrication shop operations, ensuring projects meet quality standards and deadlines.
- Oversee the interpretation of blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings to facilitate accurate fabrication.
- Coordinate with project managers and clients to clarify specifications and resolve technical issues.
- Ensure compliance with industry standards such as ASME codes & standards during fabrication processes.
- Manage the use of hand tools, power tools, plasma cutters, press brake machines, and other fabrication equipment safely and effectively.
- Supervise welding activities including MIG, TIG, FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), and <LOCATION> welding techniques.
- Conduct inspections using calipers, micrometers, and other measurement tools to verify dimensions and tolerances.
- Oversee rigging, pipe threading, ductwork assembly, sheet metal work, and mechanical assembly tasks.
- Maintain inventory of materials such as sheet metal and components required for fabrication projects.
- Enforce safety protocols related to construction site practices, crane operation, forklift handling, machining, and plasma cutting.
- Provide mentorship to team members to enhance skills in welding, machining, schematics reading, and fabrication techniques.
- Collaborate with quality assurance teams to uphold strict adherence to specifications and standards.
Qualifications
- Proven experience in construction site environments with a strong background in metal fabrication.
- Demonstrated proficiency in MIG welding, TIG welding, FCAW welding processes
- Skilled in blueprint reading, schematics interpretation, and technical documentation.
- Familiarity with machining operations including press brake machines and plasma cutters.
- Knowledge of ASME codes & standards applicable to manufacturing and fabrication industries.
- Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, forklifts, rigging equipment, and pipe threading tools safely.
- Mechanical knowledge encompassing ductwork installation, pipe assembly, soldering techniques, and schematics comprehension.
- Strong organizational skills with attention to detail in measurements using calipers or micrometers.
- Basic math skills for measurements calculations and project estimations.
- Leadership qualities with experience supervising teams in a manufacturing or construction setting.
- Excellent communication skills for coordinating across departments and ensuring safety compliance. This role is integral to maintaining our commitment to precision craftsmanship while fostering a safe and productive work environment. We welcome candidates who are eager to lead by example within a collaborative team dedicated to excellence in fabrication.
Pay: $22.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
