Fabrication Supervisor

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionReporting to the Plant Manager, coordinate and monitor the activities of the Fabrication and Welding Departments. Work with minimal supervision and assistance to machine complex parts to engineering drawings, sketches or other documentation, including verbal instructions, using metalworking equipment. Essential Functions Supervise daily fabrication and welding activities, assign work and coordinate labor and resources to meet production schedules.Monitor employee performance, productivity and workmanship; provide guidance and communicate employee concerns to the Plant Manager.Train and mentor employees, including Toolmaker Apprentices, and coordinate supervisory coverage during absences.Review engineering drawings, bills of materials and other instructions to determine fabrication methods, tooling and the most efficient sequence of operations.Set up and operate manual metalworking equipment, including ProtoTraks, Bridgeports, mills, lathes, drill presses and grinders, to produce complex parts that meet specifications.Operate CNC equipment as needed.Monitor part quality throughout production, submit samples to Inspection and promptly communicate production or quality issues to the Plant Manager.Collaborate with other departments, assist employees as needed and participate in job reviews and continuous improvement efforts.Maintain fabrication equipment and tools in good working order, use them as intended and keep equipment and work areas clean and orderly.Follow company policies, safety and security procedures, and AGR Quality System and ISO requirements. Requirements Thorough knowledge of manufacturing practices, methods and operations.Ability to organize, plan and delegate effectively.Be able to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner.Ability to communicate well in written, electronic and verbal forms of communication.Maintain professional and ethical behavior in all situations and maintain confidentiality. Work EnvironmentFrequently exposed to moving mechanical parts.Moderate noise level. Physical DemandsRegularly required to use hands for a variety of tasks.Must be able to reach with hands and arms, talk and hear.Ability to walk, stand, and sit, occasionally to climb, balance, stoop, kneel.Frequently lift 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds.Good vision and eye / hand coordination. Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Work hours are established by the Plant Manager. Overtime is required as needed and at the direction of the Plant Manager.Preferred Education and ExperienceHigh school diploma or equivalentCompletion of a Tool Maker or Machinist Apprenticeship or equivalent and four to six years of experienceFive years of supervisory experience