Purlin Line Manager

Purlin Line Manager

Join our Team at Great Western Building Systems

At Great Western Building Systems (GWB), we don’t just build steel structures–we build careers, innovation, and a team that feels like family. Established in 2016, GWB has rapidly become a powerhouse in the Pre-Engineered Metal Building industry, known for precision,  strength, and craftsmanship in everything we do.

If you’re looking for more than just a job and if you want to be part of something bigger then this is the place for you. Our team is made up of driven, skilled, and passionate individuals who take pride in their work. 

What We’re Looking For

GWB is searching for a dedicated Purlin Line Manager to join our growing team. This is a new position that requires leadership to implement processes from the ground floor.  It requires a high level of communication and interaction that will result in maximizing the capabilities of two complex purlin machines.  This is a result oriented position that will  require creativity and efficiency.  Expect new processes to evolve and find ways to cut waste and overtime. If you’re skilled in structural steel welding and take pride in your work, we want to hear from you!

The ideal candidate is mechanically inclined, detail oriented, and thrives in a hands-on, fast paced production environment. They take pride in precision and efficiency, ensuring quality output while maintaining safe work practices. A natural leader, they can guide a small team, communicate clearly, and keep production flowing smoothly even when challenges arise. Experience operating or troubleshooting roll-forming or similar machinery is a plus, as is a proactive mindset toward maintenance and continuous improvement.  

Our Culture

Our work environment is fast-paced, fun, and oftentimes exciting. Our team is built of a diverse group of individuals who all bring their own strengths to the table. We work hard during the week and enjoy our time off on the weekend.

Responsibilities

Provide Management Supervision for both the zee machine and cold form machine operations, including staffing, administrative inputs and quality outputs

Machine Operations

• Create and maintain a system to ensure production is accurate and efficient

• Ensure data entry is accurate and complete

• Read and interpret blueprints and tape measurements to ensure precise production

• Safely load and unload metal coils from delivery trucks using a forklift 

• Position and load coils onto a dual uncoiler to roll form purlin parts according to specified sizes and schedules

• Use a cut-off wheel to trim parts and operate a mag drill to punch holes as needed 

• Maintain a clean and organized work area to support efficiency and safety 

• Assist in ensuring the machines are maintained properly - perform daily inspections, proactively report worn parts, and help follow preventative maintenance schedules

Staffing

• Lead and supervise a 6-8 person team, coordinating workflow based on the production schedule

• Develop standard operating procedures for operating and training for both machines.  Cross train both groups to operate both machines

• Identify a Team Lead and mentor them

Administrative Inputs

• Be the management liaison between manufacturing cold form production and the administrative teams including nesting, scheduling and inventory control

• Maintain open communication with the administrators preparing schedules, printing drawings, and generating work orders

• Utilize computer programs and RFsmart scanners for inventory tracking and production processes

• Communicate inventory requirements to management for coil purchasing, and to the purchasing department for other materials\

Quality Outputs

• Meet and exceed production metrics and expectations

• Find ways to improve throughput by maximizing material usage, minimizing downtime, and avoiding overtime.

• Practice quality control standards and minimize non-conforming production

• Work with the Cold Form and Yard departments to ensure completeness in production runs and project shipper component parts lists

Other

• Adhere to company safety policies and procedures 

• Follow all safety protocols including wearing PPE and required PPE at all times. Required PPE is defined as gloves, safety glasses, and steel toe boots. Additional PPE, such as hard hats, flame-resistant clothing, hearing protection, face shields, respirators, etc, may be required depending on the specific tasks being performed or the work area.

• Duties, responsibilities, and reporting relationships may fluctuate or evolve in light of your skill, experience, and the company’s needs

Qualifications & Experience

• The ability to pass a pre-employment drug screening and background check is required 

• 3 years in a steel fabrication and manufacturing environment is a plus

• Experience operating a forklift is required

• Strong time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks effectively

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and use a tape measure accurately

• Strong communication skills both verbal and written

• Mechanical aptitude with basic technical skills for operating and maintaining equipment 

• Familiarity with or willingness to learn computer and scanner operations 

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced setting

• Must be able to walk, stand, use hands to handle tools, reach with arms, kneel, stoop, crouch, and talk and hear in noisy environments

• Must be able to regularly lift and move objects weighing up to 51 lbs independently and occasionally lift and move objects up to 100lbs with the assistance of team lifts.

The work environment is primarily indoors, and will, at times, be exposed to natural weather elements such as heat, cold, sunlight, darkness, wind, rain, lightning, snow, and dust. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate

Compensation and Benefits

• $25.14 - $36.82 per hour, depending on experience

• Comprehensive benefits package after 90 days of employment 

• Medical

• Dental

• Vision

• Health Saving Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

• Life Insurance

• Paid time Off 

• Paid sick leave

• Employee assistance program

• More! 

Job Type

• Full-Time

• Monday - Friday

• Mandatory overtime and occasional weekend work may be required based on production needs

Ability to Commute/Relocate 

• Grand Junction, CO 81501: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (required) 

Work location: On Location