What are the responsibilities and job description for the Door Fabrication Manager (Hands-On) – Aluminum Storefront Doors & Frames position at Hopper's Glass, Inc.?
About Us
Hopper's Glass, Inc is a leader in the glazing industry serving Kansas and the Midwest since 1951. We take pride in quality craftsmanship and getting the job done right the first time.
The Role
We're looking for a hands-on Door Fabrication Manager to lead our Door Fabrication Department. This is not a desk job. You'll be on the shop floor working alongside your team, building aluminum storefront doors and frames and installing hardware per door hardware schedules and specifications. You'll set the pace, maintain quality, and keep the department organized, stocked, and on schedule.
What You'll Do
- Lead, train, and supervise the door fabrication team, setting daily priorities and making sure work is completed accurately and on time.
- Fabricate aluminum storefront doors and frames, working directly on the shop floor alongside your crew.
- Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, specifications, and door hardware schedules to make sure every door is built correctly.
- Lay out and prep doors and frames for hardware, and install hardware to specification.
- Operate hand tools and end mills, and learn to operate our CNC mill.
- Manage department inventory, including tracking materials and hardware, placing or requesting orders, and preventing shortages that delay production.
- Coordinate with project management, production, and installation teams to meet job deadlines.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work area.
What We're Looking For
- Ability to read blueprints, specifications, and door hardware schedules.
- Proven skill at laying out and installing door hardware.
- Proficiency with hand tools and end mills.
- Experience managing people and leading a team on the shop floor.
- Experience managing inventory.
- Punctual and dependable, with a strong sense of urgency around deadlines.
- A willingness to learn CNC mill operation (required). We'll train the right person.
Nice to Have
- CNC operating experience.
- Experience in commercial glass, glazing, or aluminum storefront fabrication.
- Office 365 experience
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Paid time off
- Pension program
- Other perks: overtime opportunities, training, flexible schedule, etc.
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM – 3:30 PM with the potential of overtime
If you're a skilled fabricator who likes leading from the front and wants to grow your skills with CNC equipment, we'd like to hear from you. Apply today!
Pay: $34.00 - $40.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 – 50.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $34 - $40