Fabrication Lead

Job Description

Job Description

Fabrication Lead

Pay Rate: $30/hr

Job Summary:

The Fabrication Lead is responsible for overseeing daily fabrication operations, supporting production goals, and ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency within the shop. This role provides leadership, guidance, and hands-on support to fitters and welders while maintaining workflow and production schedules.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading a fabrication or steel manufacturing team
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication, welding, layout, and material handling
• Experience operating CNC fabrication equipment preferred
• Familiarity with safety, quality, and cost control standards
• Experience with fabrication management software such as Tekla EPM/GO is a plus
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Ability to work flexible schedules, including overtime and weekends as needed

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily fabrication activities to meet production schedules and deadlines
• Supervise fitters and welders while enforcing safety and quality standards
• Assign daily tasks and balance workloads to maximize productivity
• Assist team members with fabrication, welding, layout, and drawing-related issues
• Communicate production updates, schedule changes, and operational concerns with leadership
• Identify and report issues related to safety, quality, materials, equipment, or workflow
• Coordinate with maintenance teams to ensure equipment remains operational
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient work environment
• Train, mentor, and support employee development
• Assist with employee evaluations, training, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Work with Quality Control to ensure fabrication standards and inspections are met
• Support continuous improvement efforts within fabrication operations
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Benefits:

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 401(k) with Employer Match and Immediate 100% Vesting
• Weekly Pay

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen and background check.