Fabrication Lead - 1st Shift (Monday-Thursday, 6:30am-4:30pm) - Deadline to apply is 9/22/2026

Job Description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for directly overseeing and supporting the employees in the Fabrication department. This position will work towards maximizing safety, quality, performance, and maintain the culture while in alignment with the company’s values and servant leadership principles.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather, it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

• Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company's visioin and strategies
• Communicate effectively with supervisor, team members and other shifts as needed
• Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
• Support and enforce the job rotation as stated and comply with when working in production. Strenuous or repetitive jobs must rotate at a minimum of every 4 hours to prevent the risk of injury
• Strenuous activity is one in which it is necessary for you to use a lot of effort, energy or strength
• REPETITIVE: a motion that occurs every few seconds with little or no variation
• OSHA emphasizes that job rotation should be used as a preventative measure to prevent physical fatigue and injury
• Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
• Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department
• Provide leadership to department team members:
• Communicate priorities and project assignments
• Develop and implement adequate cross-training
• Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities
• Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company
• Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
• Monitor employee performance and execute employee performance reviews
• Delegate special projects
• Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
• Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
• Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations
• Ensure that work area is clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine) principles & perform necessary audits
• Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
• Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
• Review manufacturing orders for accuracy and to verify internal/external customer specifications
• Ensure all quality practices are being followed
• Perform inspections of aluminum parts and validate inspection data
• Package orders based on customer specifications
• Follow and maintain current work center schedule to ensure customer service and satisfaction
• Continually support and improve the department’s key measures
• Create and train Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
• Monitor and recommend appropriate process improvements to safety, rates, yield and inspection techniques

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

1.     Education:

• Associates degree in Machine Tool or other related program preferred

2.     Experience:

• 2+ years of manufacturing experience required
• 1+ years of leadership experience preferred

3.     Other required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Ability to recognize safety concerns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
• Ability to take part in continuous education and training
• Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
• Strong knowledge and understanding of all key department operations
• Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
• Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
• Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call
• Ability to lead and influence others
• Blueprint reading
• Strong math skills
• Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
• Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications

EQUIPMENT USED

• Office equipment (computer, phone, printer, scanner, copier and fax machine)
• Automators
• Basket lifts
• Benders
• Inspection equipment
• Centerless grinder
• Deburring machines
• Drill machine
• Drill press
• Finishing machines
• Forklifts
• Hand tools
• Hydraulic carts
• Inkjet machine
• Label machine
• Overhead crane
• Pallet lifts
• Portable lifts
• Punch press
• Saws
• Shrink wrapper
• Tumblers
• Washers
• CNC machining centers
• Assembly machines

Comp and Benefits

• A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
• Group Health Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• 401(k) Company Match
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Basic Life Insurance
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Accident, Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
• Company Provided Work Uniforms
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• PPE Reimbursement