SUMMARY
The Fabrication Lead is mainly responsible for providing leadership and support towards continuous improvement in safety, quality, and production in the fabrication area
DAILY RESPONSIBILITIES
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Work with Shop Foreman and other department leads to determine and facilitate most efficient ways to meet production goals and delivery deadlines
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Directly supervise fitter and welders while demonstrating and enforcing commitment to all company, safety and quality policies
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Assign daily work instructions to fitter and welders as required
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Delegate and assign workloads to maximize production
- Assist fitters and welders with any fabrication related issues, such as: drawing concerns/questions, tips, techniques, safety, etc.
- Communicate with Shop Foreman and other department leads about meeting important deadlines and changes to schedules on a consistent basis
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Identify and report any issues including but not limited to, safety, quality, processes, materials, consumables, employees, etc.
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Coordinate and communicate with maintenance to proactively keep equipment in a working state
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Maintain a smooth workflow, clean and working environment area
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Lead and mentor employees to help them reach their full career potential
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Set clear and reasonable goals and expectations for employees, while giving and taking feedback to create an open communication relationship
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Work alongside with QC Department to ensure all AISC quality standards are met and maintained
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Assist Shop Foreman with various tasks including but not limited to interviewing prospective employees, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, timecards, training new employees, and providing ideas and feedback to employee's issues/concerns
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Assist Quality Control with dimensional inspections as required.
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Perform other duties as required
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have knowledge of structural steel materials, welding, layout and fabrication, CNC fabrication equipment operation, and material handling
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Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards is required
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Experience with Tekla EPM/GO preferred
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Works in compliance with Kinsley's safety policies and procedures
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Must have at least 3 years' experience successfully leading a steel fabrication team
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Must be flexible to work any schedule needed including overtime and Saturdays as needed
