Fabrication Lead

Fabricator Lead

QXO is a leading distributor and installer of building products serving an $800 billion market. The company's mission is to modernize the building products industry through advanced technology and a best-in-class customer experience. QXO is North America's largest distributor and installer of insulation, the second-largest distributor of roofing products, the second-largest publicly traded distributor of lumber and building materials, and the largest distributor of waterproofing products. The company is targeting $50 billion in annual revenue within the decade through accretive acquisitions and organic growth.

As a Fabricator Lead at QXO, you'll provide day-to-day guidance to the fabrication team while remaining actively involved in the production of fire-rated doors. You'll coordinate workflow, support employee training, and help ensure products are measured, cut, assembled, modified, and inspected according to specifications, quality standards, production schedules, and safety requirements. The ideal candidate combines strong fabrication experience with leadership, organization, and problem-solving skills and can serve as a technical resource for other Fabricators.

Fabrication and Production

• Measure, cut, and assemble fireproof doors according to specifications and safety regulations
• Operate machinery, including saws, drills, presses, and welding equipment, for door fabrication
• Apply fire-resistant materials and ensure compliance with applicable fire safety ratings and certifications
• Read and interpret blueprints, work orders, technical drawings, measurements, and specifications
• Perform repairs and modifications on fire-rated doors as necessary
• Complete complex or specialized fabrication assignments as needed
• Maintain hands-on involvement in production to support daily workload and production deadlines

Team and Workflow Leadership

• Provide day-to-day work direction and technical guidance to Fabricators and other assigned production employees
• Review daily production requirements and help prioritize fabrication work based on schedules and customer needs
• Assign or coordinate work based on production priorities and employee capabilities
• Monitor workflow throughout the shift and help ensure production deadlines are met
• Identify production bottlenecks, material concerns, or other issues that may affect workflow
• Communicate production priorities, changes, and expectations clearly to team members
• Escalate significant production, quality, equipment, or employee concerns to the Production Supervisor or Manager
• Lead by example through safe work practices, quality craftsmanship, dependability, and teamwork

Training and Team Support

• Assist with onboarding and training new Fabricators
• Provide hands-on guidance regarding fabrication techniques, machinery, tools, and work procedures
• Reinforce proper interpretation of blueprints, work orders, measurements, and technical specifications
• Support cross-training to strengthen team capabilities and operational flexibility
• Help team members develop fabrication, quality-control, and equipment-operation skills
• Serve as a technical resource for routine fabrication questions and troubleshooting
• Provide feedback and communicate training or development needs to Production leadership

Quality Control

• Inspect materials and finished products to ensure quality and compliance with industry and company standards
• Verify dimensions, workmanship, product specifications, and fire-rating requirements throughout the fabrication process
• Ensure team members follow established fabrication and quality-control procedures
• Identify damaged, defective, or nonconforming materials and products
• Coordinate corrections or rework when quality concerns are identified
• Help troubleshoot recurring fabrication or quality issues
• Support efforts to reduce scrap, rework, material waste, and production errors
• Maintain high standards for craftsmanship and finished-product quality

Tools and Equipment

• Safely operate fabrication machinery, hand tools, power tools, and welding equipment as applicable
• Assist with equipment setup, adjustments, and production changeovers
• Ensure Fabricators use tools and equipment according to established operating and safety procedures
• Inspect tools and equipment and report safety or maintenance concerns promptly
• Assist with troubleshooting routine equipment or fabrication issues
• Coordinate equipment repair needs with the Production Supervisor or Maintenance team
• Maintain tools and equipment in clean and serviceable condition

Materials and Inventory

• Assist with inventory management and report material shortages
• Verify required materials are available before scheduled fabrication work begins
• Coordinate staging and organization of materials for production
• Communicate shortages, damaged materials, or incorrect products promptly
• Support inventory counts and material-control activities as needed
• Assist with warehouse and material-handling duties as assigned

Safety and Housekeeping

• Maintain a clean, safe workspace while adhering to company and OSHA safety protocols
• Reinforce PPE requirements and established safe work practices with team members
• Ensure fabrication areas, workstations, tools, and materials remain clean and organized
• Identify and address or report unsafe conditions promptly
• Report accidents, injuries, near misses, damaged equipment, and other safety concerns
• Participate in required safety and technical training
• Support continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, productivity, and workflow
• Perform additional duties as assigned

What you'll bring:

• Strong fabrication skills and hands-on manufacturing experience
• Demonstrated ability to provide work direction and technical guidance to others
• Strong leadership, teamwork, and communication skills
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings, blueprints, measurements, and specifications
• Skill in using power tools, fabrication machinery, and related equipment
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality control
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities
• Ability to organize workflow and manage changing production priorities
• Ability to train and support less-experienced employees
• Strong commitment to workplace safety
• Ability to remain hands-on while coordinating the work of others

Preferred Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; vocational training in carpentry, metalworking, fabrication, or a related field is a plus
• 3 or more years of door fabrication, woodworking, metalworking, manufacturing, construction, or related experience preferred
• Previous experience serving as a senior Fabricator, Lead, trainer, or technical resource preferred
• Experience in door manufacturing or fire-rated door fabrication strongly preferred
• Familiarity with fire-rated door manufacturing standards, such as NFPA 80, is a plus
• Experience operating saws, drills, presses, welding equipment, and other applicable fabrication machinery
• Experience training or cross-training production employees is a plus

Work Environment and Requirements

• Work is performed primarily in a manufacturing, fabrication, workshop, or production environment
• Significant time is spent on the production floor providing hands-on fabrication and team support
• Frequent exposure to machinery, tools, welding activities, dust, noise, and varying temperatures
• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods throughout the shift
• Ability to frequently bend, reach, stoop, push, pull, and perform repetitive fabrication activities
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials using proper lifting techniques, team assistance, or mechanical equipment as appropriate
• Required PPE must be worn in designated production areas
• Overtime, weekends, or schedule flexibility may be required based on production demands

What you'll earn:

• Health Care Benefits
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid Time Off

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