Fabricator Lead

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Lead to provide hands-on leadership within our fabrication department while helping produce high-quality HVAC equipment. This role is ideal for a skilled fabricator who enjoys mentoring others, driving productivity, ensuring safety, and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives. As a Fabrication Lead, you will work alongside your team, coordinate daily activities, and help ensure products are completed on time, safely, and according to quality standards.

Responsibilities

• Provide daily work direction and support to fabrication team members.
• Communicate and reinforce production priorities established by the supervisor.
• Assist in resolving workflow, scheduling, equipment, and production issues.
• Train and mentor employees on fabrication processes and best practices.
• Provide performance feedback to the Production Supervisor.
• Serve as backup for other department leads as needed.
• Foster a positive, team-oriented work environment.
• Fabricate large sheet metal HVAC equipment and casings according to blueprints and specifications.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and Bills of Material.
• Coordinate product movement and support on-time delivery goals.
• Ensure work is completed efficiently while maintaining high quality standards.
• Identify and address production issues before they impact quality or delivery.
• Accurately complete required production and inventory documentation.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 3 years of manufacturing experience.
• Minimum of 2 years of HVAC fabrication experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
• Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving decimals and fractions.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Qualifications

• Formal fabrication training.
• Previous experience leading or mentoring employees in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with HVAC equipment manufacturing.

Benefits

Health & Well-being

• Day One competitive health, dental & vision insurance coverage.
• Employee Assistance Program (after 90 days of continuous employment).
• Maternity Leave (12 weeks at 100% pay).
• 8 weeks of short term disability leave paid at 100%.
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave paid at 100%.
• Paternity Leave (4 weeks at 100% pay).

Financial Benefits

• 401k Retirement plan and company paid match.
• Life Insurance.
• Health Savings Account (HSA) with employer contribution.
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA).
• Short Term Disability (company paid).
• Long Term Disability.

Work-Life Balance

• Competitive time-off policies.
• Tuition Reimbursement.

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