Lead Fabricator

Daily Responsibilities:

• Work with Shop Foreman and other department leads to determine and facilitate most efficient ways to meet production goals and delivery deadlines
• Directly supervise fitter and welders while demonstrating and enforcing commitment to all company, safety and quality policies
• Delegate and assign workloads to maximize production
• Assist fitters and welders with any fabrication related issues, such as: drawing concerns/questions, tips, techniques, and safety
• Ensure important deadlines are achieved and adjust team assignments to changes in schedules
• Coordinate and communicate with maintenance to proactively keep equipment in a working state
• Set clear and reasonable goals and expectations for employees, while giving and taking feedback to create an open communication relationship
• Work alongside with QC Department to ensure all AISC quality standards are met and maintained
• Assist Shop Foreman with various tasks including but not limited to interviewing prospective employees, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, timecards, training new employees, and providing ideas and feedback to employee's issues/concerns
• Perform other duties as required

Requirements:

• Knowledge of structural steel materials, welding, layout and fabrication, CNC fabrication equipment operation, and material handling
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards
• Works in compliance with safety policies and procedures
• Must be flexible to work required schedule including overtime and Saturdays as needed
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications or an associate degree in a related field preferred.