DESCRIPTION OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

• Prepare operational schedules and welding activities for the fabrication team to complete.
• Verify specifications and assist with projects while also assigning duties across the team.
• Ensures quality and manufacturing metrics are established (yield & efficiencies) and productivity targets are met.
• Ensures company policies, quality procedures and good manufacturing practices are understood and followed by employees.
• Always maintains a safe and clean work environment by educating employees and enforcing safety policies.
• Oversee installations of various components manufactured within fabrication at various plant locations.
• This role will collaborate with local plant leadership and local maintenance teams to ensure minimal disruption to plant operations.
• Ensures that all production paperwork is completed on a timely basis.
• 50% travel to plants

COMPETENCIES AND SKILLS

• In-depth understanding and working knowledge of welding, including MIG Stick and TIG.
• Ability to read and understand production drawings, good knowledge of measuring tools and product tolerances.
• Ability to inspect and approve work orders for conformance to specifications and blueprints and adjust accordingly to correct errors.
• Strong organizational skills, including planning, scheduling, prioritizing and record-keeping.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills at all levels.
• Organized and able to handle multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience managing installation, builds, and deconstruction.
• Background or understanding of general fabrication equipment including: shears, rolls, press brakes, CNC plasmas and machine shop equipment.

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: (To perform this job successfully, and individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required).

• Education:
  • Associate degree in a related field preferred but not required.
• Experience:
  • 5-7 years of Supervisory/Managerial experience in Fabrication.
  • Strong technical background that includes knowledge of sheet metal fabricating processes and equipment.
  • Working in a manufacturing setting is required, food manufacturing preferred.