Lead Fabricator - Manufacturing

Job Description

Job Description

Lead Fabricator – Manufacturing

Location:
Peekskill, NY
Employment Type:
Full-Time | Direct Hire
Salary:
$95,000 annually

Job Overview:
We are seeking an experienced Lead Fabricator to lead a small production team in Peekskill, NY. This is a hands-on leadership position for a skilled fabrication professional with strong MIG welding, mechanical, blueprint reading, and manufacturing experience.
In this role, you will work alongside junior fabricators while overseeing daily workflow, maintaining quality standards, supporting production schedules, and helping develop less-experienced team members. The ideal candidate combines advanced fabrication skills with the ability to lead by example on the shop floor.

Lead Fabricator Responsibilities:

• Lead, train, and mentor a small team of junior fabricators

• Perform hands-on MIG welding and metal fabrication

• Fabricate window frames, sashes, and other structural components to specification

• Read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, measurements, and technical specifications

• Coordinate daily production priorities and help ensure projects stay on schedule

• Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and workmanship

• Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues as they arise

• Coordinate with production supervisors, estimators, and other departments on project requirements

• Conduct routine inspections of equipment, work areas, and finished products

• Promote a safe, organized, and efficient fabrication environment

Qualifications & Experience:

• 5+ years of fabrication or manufacturing experience required

• Strong MIG welding experience required

• Previous lead, senior-level, or team leadership experience strongly preferred

• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills

• Ability to read and work from blueprints, diagrams, and technical specifications

• Window, architectural metal, structural fabrication, or related manufacturing experience is highly desirable

• Strong quality-control mindset and attention to detail

• Excellent communication and team leadership skills

• Ability to travel to local job sites when needed

• Valid driver's license required for local travel

Company vehicle and gas card provided for approved job-site travel.

Why Join This Opportunity?

• $95,000 annual salary

• Direct hire with long-term stability

• Senior-level, hands-on fabrication role

• Opportunity to lead and mentor a growing team

• Work on specialized, custom fabrication projects

• Company vehicle and gas card available for job-site travel

• High-impact position with significant ownership of production quality and workflow

Apply Today!
If you're an experienced Lead Fabricator, Senior Fabricator, MIG Welder, Metal Fabricator, or Manufacturing Lead with strong mechanical and blueprint-reading skills, apply today for immediate consideration for this opportunity in Peekskill, NY.

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#Recruitment2026 Company Description

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.

Whether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!

Company Description

Ethan Allen Workforce Solutions offers job seekers and employers the most complete, leading-edge employment services in the Hudson Valley.\r\rWhether you are looking for employment opportunities, quality employees or off-site personnel services such as payroll, employee benefits or risk management, we are experts in meeting the needs of workers and companies across the Hudson Valley!