Fabrication Supervisor

About the role

Join a global technology leader and take your technical career to the next level at North Star Imaging (NSI), a worldwide leader in 2D digital radiography and 3D computed tomography equipment. As part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), a Fortune 250 company, we combine the agility of a specialized technology business with the strength and stability of a global industrial powerhouse. This hands-on leadership role at our Rogers, MN facility partners with the Manufacturing Manager to hit production goals by coordinating, directing, and actively participating in daily fabrication operations.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the fabrication team, maintaining working knowledge of all fabrication processes, including welding, lead bonding, and painting.
• Maintain the production schedule by assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems, and reporting results to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Attend weekly production meetings to provide project status updates to management.
• Coordinate with the MRB board and Engineering team on revisions and changes through the NCR and ECO processes.
• Compile, sort, and analyze production performance data to provide the Manufacturing Manager with monthly manufacturing reports.
• Partner with the Manufacturing Manager on hiring and training new employees.
• Support and help maintain the 5S program.
• Monitor inventory levels on the production floor and communicate issues to supply chain.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on equipment and resources, and ensuring compliance with established policies and procedures.
• Serve as a safety steward by promoting and enforcing safe work practices.
• Conduct employee performance reviews, set annual performance objectives, provide coaching and development, and address employee relations and performance issues as needed.
• Review and approve timecards and PTO requests.
• Lead orientation and training for new employees.
• Monitor and report on fabrication employees' weekly time sheets and PTO.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Some travel (less than 10%) may be required to support installations.

Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a related fabrication, production, or manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication duties, including welding, lead bonding, and painting.
• Solid grasp of downstream workflows to ensure production needs are consistently met.
• Prior supervisory experience managing a team of 4–5 fabrication employees.
• Experience providing daily direction on work assignments, along with coaching, training, and guidance on safety, quality, and company policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams, etc.).
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain on your feet for most of the workday.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Pay

Compensation for this position ranges from $34 - $38/hr. based on education and experience.