What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2nd shift Fabrication Lead - Fitup/Weld position at Met-Con, Inc.?
SUMMARY
The Fabrication Lead is mainly responsible for providing leadership and support towards continuous improvement in safety, quality, and production in the fabrication area
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
- Assign daily work instructions to fitter and welders as required
- Delegate and assign workloads to maximize production
- Assist fitters and welders with any fabrication related issues, such as: drawing concerns/questions, tips, techniques, safety, etc.
- Communicate with Shop Foreman and other department leads about meeting important deadlines and changes to schedules on a consistent basis
- Identify and report any issues including but not limited to, safety, quality, processes, materials, consumables, employees, etc.
- Coordinate and communicate with maintenance to proactively keep equipment in a working state
- Maintain a smooth workflow, clean and working environment area
- Lead and mentor employees to help them reach their full career potential
- 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
- Assist Quality Control with dimensional inspections as required.
- Perform other duties as required
REQUIREMENTS
- Must have knowledge of structural steel materials, welding, layout and fabrication, CNC fabrication equipment operation, and material handling
- Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards is required
- Experience with Tekla EPM/GO preferred
- Works in compliance with Kinsley's safety policies and procedures
- Must have at least 3 years' experience successfully leading a steel fabrication team
- Must be flexible to work any schedule needed including overtime and Saturdays as needed
Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
Met-Con, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.
Met-Con, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.