Metal Shop Lead

About the role

This is a dual-impact role—leading by example while staying hands-on with fabrication. You’ll partner closely with the Metal Shop Supervisor to keep operations running smoothly, safely, and on schedule, while mentoring technicians and ensuring every product meets exact customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Cook up daily metal shop operations to meet productivity, quality, and delivery goals
• Serve as a trusted leader and point of contact when the Supervisor is unavailable
• Operate and oversee CNC punches, press brakes, shears, saws, and welding processes
• Read and interpret complex blueprints and schematics with precision
• Train, coach, and support metal shop technicians
• Champion safety, OSHA compliance, and equipment maintenance
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste
• Support shipment preparation and occasional on-site installation or service work

Qualifications

• 4–5+ years of experience in metal fabrication or a related field
• Strong leadership mindset with hands-on technical expertise
• Strong experience with AutoCAD preferred
• Proven ability to work independently and solve problems on the fly
• Comfort working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment with flexible hours
• Technical or college degree a plus (not required)
• Overtime flexibility is required to meet critical deadlines
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel as needed

Work Environment

Production floor setting
Standing, walking, lifting (up to 50 lbs.), and use of hand and power tools
Occasional travel between facilities or to client sites may be required

Additional Information

Apply today and power what’s next. A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

DVM Manufacturing LLC is an equal opportunity employer

prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws.