Fabrication Lead

Job Responsibilities

• Communicate and collaborate with other leads and managers to achieve quality, safety, and delivery goals.
• Ensure all team members comply with all safety protocols.
• Review timesheets and team time management. Clocking into jobs and in and out of new jobs, assisting with providing direction on the app as needed.
• Manage the workload of the team to align with the production deadlines.
• Act as first point of contact for employee questions regarding company policies and procedures, attendance expectations, and other general questions from crew.
• Ensure the following tasks are completed according to standards in a timely manner:
  • Lay-out and examine metal stock or work pieces to be processed to ensure that specifications are met.
  • Install, align, and lock/flip specified punches, dies, or other fixtures in rams or bed of brake press, using hand tools such as dial calipers and inspection gauges.
  • Set up and operate specialized equipment and tooling for fabrication of stainless sheet metal products.
  • Study shop drawings, blueprints, work orders and production schedules to determine specifications such as materials to be used, dimensions and tolerances.
  • Clean and lubricate the machines, keeping them in good condition.
• Mentor, coach and train team members to work through tier levels within the Fabrication discipline.
• Recognize and reward team and individual successes.
• Elevate the need for conflict resolution and mitigation of grievances and complaints to supervisor.
• Provide team members with an initial 90-day overview of how they are performing on assigned tasks, outlining needed improvements and recognizing mastery of tasks thus far.
• Provide input on annual reviews thereafter. Ongoing performance feedback coaching through meeting with employees 1x1

Qualifications

• A High School Diploma or equivalent is desired OR any combination of education and experience that demonstrates the ability to perform the job duties (required).
• At least 3 years of experience related to Fabrication.
• At least 1 year as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) collaborating with teams troubleshooting, diagnosing, and resolving basic to complex issues.
• Experience leading by example showing a strong commitment to the employees and company.
• Collaborate with coworkers and peers to encourage teamwork and accountability.
• Exhibit consistent time management skills and adapt to quickly changing priorities.
• Experience accurately reading and interpreting blueprints and identifying irregularities.
• Strong attention to detail with an eye for quality and ability to identify imperfections.
• Demonstrate clear communication with other internal teams/supervisors/management.
• Knowledge of jobsite safety and ability to always ensure a safe workplace.
• Have reliable attendance, be respectful and responsible at work.
• Able to demonstrate basic math skills and the ability to read a tape measure.
• Forklift Certification required in order to safely operate a forklift of varying sizes.