1st Shift - Fabrication Supervisor

About the Role

We are an established manufacturing and engineering organization located in Northeast Wisconsin, specializing in custom equipment and engineered solutions. Known for our hands-on, collaborative approach, we design and build products for customers from concept through completion. This role offers a stable environment, technically interesting work, and the opportunity to lead and impact facility operations directly.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fabrication operations and keep production and shipping plans on track.
• Plan and prioritize workloads, manpower, equipment utilization, and workflow.
• Lead and develop fabrication employees through training, coaching, and hands-on technical support.
• Provide technical guidance around laser cutting, CNC equipment, press brakes, welding, tooling, and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement recovery plans when schedules fall behind.
• Ensure teams accurately interpret drawings, specifications, and tolerances for fabricated metal assemblies.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Support department budgets, capital improvements, and vendor/contractor coordination.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient fabrication environment.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience in equipment manufacturing, fabrication, or a similar production/shop environment.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes and equipment.
• Hands-on experience with laser cutting, CNC equipment, press brakes, welding, tooling, and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and hold production employees accountable.
• Experience planning production, setting priorities, and optimizing labor and equipment.
• Understanding of safety, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Associate degree in a mechanical or electrical field preferred, or equivalent applicable experience.

Pay

$70,000 - $100,000 per year