Wood Shop Fabrication Team Leader

Wood Shop Fabrication Team Leader

Job Summary

We are seeking a Wood Shop Fabrication Team Leader to oversee daily fabrication/production and woodworking operations on their specific projects. Lead a team of Carpenter (aka Fabricators) workers, and ensure projects are completed on time and within budget.

Responsibilities

· Coordinate daily woodworking production and operations activities

· Delegate assignments to appropriate teams and personnel

· Place and manage production orders

· Inspect materials and equipment for defects or malfunctions

· Ensure compliance with safety policies and procedures

· Lead, train, and supervise team members

· Monitor performance and provide feedback

· Problem solve and collaborate with design and detail drawing teams

· Plan and adhere to project schedules and budgets

· Distribute shop drawings (blueprints) to team members

· Lead and manage on-site installations

· Manage subcontractors during installations

· Apply knowledge of custom woodworking, millwork, cabinetmaking, and finishing

Qualifications

· Experience in production, manufacturing, or related wood working field

· Knowledge of Wood Working tools and equipment

· Strong leadership and communication skills

· Proficiency in math and computer skills

· Ability to clearly communicate instructions and ideas

· Demonstrated leadership by example

· Willingness to travel (up to 75%)

Performance Measures

· Positive attitude and ability to motivate team members

· Quality and efficiency of work

· Meeting project deadlines and budgets

· Accuracy in reading and executing drawings

· Compliance with company policies

· Teamwork, initiative, and cooperation

Explus, Inc is a custom museum fabrication company in Northern Virginia that houses a fully equipped production facility staffed with approximately 60 experienced, skilled technicians, talented artisans, and craftsmen. Explus offers a full range of in-house museum exhibit fabrication services including Project Management, Detailing, Scenic & Art Production, Exhibit Fabrication, Audio-Visual Systems Engineering, Electro-Mechanical Interactive Production, Artifact Mounting, and Exhibit Shipping & Installation. Our firm currently maintains a well-equipped metalworking department, full digital and traditional graphic capabilities, direct printing, nationally recognized artifact mounting, lighting and security specialists, electromechanical interactive technicians, in addition to its very experienced cadre of cabinetmakers and installation crews.
Explus is one of today’s exhibit industry leaders. Providing comprehensive fabrication services for museums and corporations, we have an outstanding reputation for being problem solvers and find effective solutions to each technical, financial, and engineering challenge we encounter. Explus prides itself on the quality craftsmanship and commitment to service that we provide our clients. Our projects include custom, permanent, temporary, and traveling exhibits that cover subjects ranging from cultural, natural, and military history, science, and technology, to corporate, sports history and children’s environments.