Base Fabrication Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

Panelmatic, Inc. was founded in 1957 in Youngstown, OH to serve manufacturing industries with the design and build of custom electrical, instrument, and pneumatic control panels. Our business has sufficiently grown over the years to support expansion for our clients. We have produced control packages for many of America's top corporations in the chemical, environmental, food, pulp and paper, rubber, petroleum, pharmaceutical, glass, metals, and utilities industries. We also deliver equipment for use worldwide. Our rigorous methodology assures compliance with domestic and international standards. We can meet the needs of our diverse clientele from start to finish through sales, design, fabrication, testing, and delivery.

Since 1957, we have been known for our high-quality, custom-built control packages, our comprehensive service, and our technological and manufacturing expertise. This expertise assures you of our ability to handle the largest and most complex packages quickly and efficiently.

Job Summary

P anelmatic Inc. seeks an experienced and proactive Fabrication Supervisor to oversee daily fitting / welding operations in the base fabrication department. This role ensures efficient production, adherence to quality standards, and the development of team members. The ideal candidate has hands-on experience in metal fabrication and a proven track record of leadership in a manufacturing environment.

Job Duties

• Manage, train, and mentor a team of fitter / welder fabricators, ensuring compliance with safety standards and production goals.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Assign tasks based on skill sets and project requirements, balancing workload among team members.
• Coordinate with project managers and other departments to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust staffing or resources to prevent delays.
• Oversee the setup and operation of fabricating machines
• Ensure all products meet dimensional and quality requirements as per blueprints and schematics.
• Review and approve final inspections before delivery.
• Identify and resolve fabrication issues, minimizing downtime and waste.
• Recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and product quality.
• Maintain accurate records of production activities, equipment maintenance, and team performance.
• Report key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity and material usage.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
  

Requirements

• Three plus years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or industrial fabrication setting for welded structural assemblies required
• Advanced knowledge of fabrication processes, tools, and machinery required
• Strong understanding of quality assurance procedures (QAPs) required
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills required
• Proficiency in interpreting blueprints and schematics required
• High levels of organizational and time management skills required
• High levels of analytical, observational, and active listening skills required
• High levels of reliability required
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
• Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background checks required
• Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
• Ability to stoop and bend required
• Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
• Ability to read a tape measure and prints required
• Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion charts required
• Excellent manual dexterity required
• Excellent color vision and eyesight required
• Alignment with company core values required

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
• 100% medical premium paid by Panelmatic for employee-only coverage
• 80% Panelmatic-paid / 20% employee-paid dependent coverage
• 401(k) contributions matched 100% up to 4%
• Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and professional development
• PTO and paid holidays
• Career advancement opportunities
• Competitive wages
• Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years