FUNCTION: The Design & Fabrication Manager oversees the planning, direction, and coordination of activities in the areas of design, quoting, and fabrication needs for all projects.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
· 5+ years or more of demonstrated success in mechanical design and project quoting
· 5+ years or more as fabrication manager
· 5+ years of SolidWorks experience and EPDM
· Communicate well through a variety of methods including phone calls, e-mail, and text messages
· Prior management skills
· Valid driver’s license
· Read blueprints and schematic drawings
· Operate a computer including strong experience with Microsoft Programs, quoting, and scheduling programs
· Be self-motivated
· Solve Problems
PRIMARY DUTIES:
· Hire and manage the design and fabrication staff
· Confer with management, production, and other staff to discuss project specifications and procedures
· Coordinate and direct projects, making detailed plans to accomplish goals and directing the integration of technical activities
· Analyze technology, resource needs, and market demand, to plan and assess the feasibility of projects
· Work with scheduling to manage the planning and direct the installation, testing, operation, maintenance, and repair of facilities and equipment
· Direct, review, and approve product design and changes
· Recruit employees: assign, direct, and evaluate their work; and oversee the development and maintenance of staff competence
· Prepare budgets, bids, and contracts, and direct the negotiation of research contracts
· Develop and implement policies, standards and procedures for the engineering and technical work performed in the department; ensure staff are trained
· Perform administrative functions such as reviewing and writing reports, approving expenditures, enforcing rules, and making decisions about the purchase of materials or services
· Review and recommend or approve contracts and cost estimates
· Present and explain proposals, reports, and findings to clients
· Consult or negotiate with clients to prepare project specifications
· Set scientific and technical goals within broad outlines provided by top management
· Recommend, maintain, and use software for design and quoting
· Collaborate with project leads on design and bids
· Maintain shop and yard including contracting lawn care and snow removal
· Maintain shop equipment scheduling regular service and maintenance as needed. Including all shop equipment, forklifts, skid loader and paint booth
· Order welding supplies, DEF fluid and LP tanks to maintain proper stock levels
· Review quoting needs with sales staff and assign work to design staff
· Review shop drawings and assign work to shop staff to meet project timelines
· Work with safety instructor to ensure OSHA compliance, the coordination of safety training for shop staff, and recordkeeping
· Coordinate with engineering companies, project progress and prioritize their workload
· Maintain steel inventory ordering as needed for stock and projects
· Perform a variety of duties which may often change
WORKING CONDITIONS:
· Occasional travel
· General office and shop setting
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
· Frequent sitting and use of computer and phone systems
· Occasional need to climb and maintain body balance on ladders, scaffolding, or other high structures
· Occasional driving
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: Up to $100,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Shift:
Application Question(s):
- Any experience in grain, feed mills, farms or general agriculture?
Ability to Relocate:
- Fall River, WI 53932: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Willingness to travel:
Work Location: In person
