What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Rebar Fabricator & Shear Line Operator position at New South Construction Supply, a Colony division?
The Rebar Lead Fabricator and Shear Line Operator is responsible for overseeing daily fabrication operations while operating shear line equipment to cut and process reinforcing steel to specification. This role combines technical expertise, leadership, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, and facility standards.
Schedule
- 7am-5pm, Monday through Friday
Key Responsibilities
- Team Leadership & Safety
- Lead and mentor fabrication team members to ensure safe and efficient production.
- Promote and enforce all workplace safety policies and procedures.
- Conduct regular safety briefings and ensure proper use of PPE.
- Identify and address potential hazards to maintain a zero-incident work environment.
- Shear Line Operation & Fabrication
- Set up, operate, and monitor shear line machinery to cut rebar according to production schedules and customer specifications.
- Interpret bar lists, rebar tag prints, and production orders accurately.
- Verify measurements and ensure quality control standards are consistently met.
- Coordinate workflow to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Equipment Safety & Maintenance
- Perform routine inspections of shear line and related fabrication equipment.
- Conduct basic preventative maintenance and troubleshooting.
- Report mechanical issues promptly and coordinate repairs when necessary.
- Maintain accurate maintenance and inspection records.
- Facility Standards & Professionalism
- Uphold a high standard of cleanliness and organization throughout the shop.
- Ensure workstations and equipment areas are orderly and hazard-free.
- Maintain professional conduct and promote a culture of accountability and teamwork.
- Represent the company with professionalism when interacting with coworkers, supervisors, and visitors.
What You’ll Need for Success:
- High school degree or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 1-3 years' experience working with rebar and operating a shear line.
- Strong understanding of shop drawings and production processes.
- Knowledge of OSHA and workplace safety standards.
- Mechanical aptitude with the ability to perform basic equipment maintenance.
- Leadership skills with the ability to motivate and guide a team.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to safely lift and manage 50 lbs.
- Basic computer skills.
We Can Offer You:
Colony Hardware provides a performance-based culture where all employees are rewarded for the achievement of both personal and company goals. This includes:
- Competitive salary and yearly discretionary bonus earning potential
- Multiple medical, dental, and vision plan options
- Short Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance
- 401k retirement plans with a generous company match
- Tuition reimbursement
- Competitive sick, vacation and PTO time as well as paid holidays
- Company-provided PPE as required
- Company-paid training and certifications
- Generous discounts on the best products from leading industry vendor
Life at Colony
With 65 locations and 1,200 employees, Colony Hardware is the leading distributor of Tools, Equipment, Fasteners, Supplies, and Safety Products to commercial construction and industrial accounts throughout our markets.
At Colony, our people are our most valuable asset. Success as a Colony Associate means being reliable, conscientious, and passionate. With our direction centered on teamwork, every employee at Colony will not only find their work to be meaningful, but will have the opportunity to grow alongside Colony, both professionally and personally.
If you possess a will to win and would like to join a culture where integrity and collaboration are integral to success, apply to Colony Hardware today to join our growing family!
Colony’s Commitment to Equal Opportunity
Colony Hardware Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. We enthusiastically accept our responsibility to make employment decisions without regard to race, religious creed, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship, religion, marital status, victim of domestic violence, familial status, genetic predisposition or information, disability, Family and Medical Leave, military or veteran status, citizenship, pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, or any other classification protected by federal, state, and local laws and ordinances. Our management is dedicated to ensuring the fulfillment of this policy with respect to hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, recruitment advertising, pay, and other forms of compensation, training, and general treatment during employment.