3rd Shift Lead

Full-time position on the 3rd shift (11:30 PM – 7:00 AM).

Responsibilities

• Lead production personnel to ensure safe, efficient steel fabrication operations
• Coordinate with Production Planning, Purchasing, and Management to ensure materials and drawings are available when needed
• Maintain production schedules while meeting quality and safety standards
• Support, mentor, and hold team members accountable for performance and workmanship
• Promote a culture of safety, teamwork, and continuous improvement
• Ensure effective communication and shift handoffs between departments and personnel

Requirements

• 3–5 years of steel fabrication experience
• Prior supervisory or lead experience required
• Strong knowledge of welding, fitting, and structural steel fabrication processes
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel detail drawings
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Honest, dependable, self-motivated, and committed to quality workmanship
• Welding experience preferred
• Crew management experience preferred
• Ability to commute to Schenectady, NY 12305

Physical Requirements

• Lift and move up to 50 lbs unassisted
• Frequent bending, twisting, pushing, and pulling
• Operate powered industrial equipment and vehicles
• Work in a fabrication environment with noise, dust, moving equipment, temperature fluctuations, and changing conditions
• Maintain strong visual awareness, including depth perception and attention to detail

Benefits

• Opportunity to earn up to 20% of annual pay through company bonus program
• Safety bonus potential – earn up to $2,600 annually for working safely
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – 100% company-funded retirement benefit
• 401(k) with company match
• Dental insurance
• 100% free vision insurance
• Health insurance (company typically covers 60–70% of employee premium costs)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• AFLAC insurance available
• Identity Theft Protection available
• Paid time off
• 8 paid holidays
• Referral program