Shop Leader

Job Description

Job Description

Lead daily shop operations and help deliver custom fabricated components, production assemblies, repairs, and rebuild projects. This hands-on role combines shop supervision with welding, metal fabrication, mechanical work, equipment oversight, inventory tracking, quality control, and process improvement. The Shop Leader will coordinate a small team of 2–5 employees while making workflow, scheduling, staffing, and performance decisions across the operation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop activities and coordinate tasks for a small team.
• Perform and oversee welding, cutting, and metal fabrication work.
• Complete mechanical repairs and troubleshooting for shop and production equipment.
• Operate and oversee welding and cutting equipment, CNC and machine tools, and heavy mechanical equipment.
• Coordinate production, scheduling, and workflow for custom components, production assemblies, repairs, and rebuilds.
• Track inventory, materials, and equipment needs.
• Perform quality inspections and ensure completed work meets requirements.
• Maintain safe shop operations and improve processes, productivity, and workflow.

Preferred Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in shop operations.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Experience with welding and metal fabrication.
• Mechanical troubleshooting and equipment maintenance skills.
• Inventory management and production planning experience.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Knowledge of safety procedures.
• Team leadership and problem-solving skills.

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing.

Company Description

Heavy Equipment Manufacturing.