Fabrication Supervisor

About the Role

The Fabrication Supervisor role is hands‑on, leading teams with clarity while ensuring work is executed to exact specifications. In this position you will supervise and support fabrication personnel, coordinate daily shop activities, and guarantee high‑quality fabrication of components for highly engineered industrial and commercial projects. You will work closely with engineers, project managers, and skilled trades to maintain safety, productivity, and quality standards throughout the fabrication process. The role involves overseeing daily operations, meeting production goals, and fostering a positive work environment. • Analyze work orders and drawings to determine materials, operations, and sequence required. • Inspect defective machinery, identify causes of malfunction, and report repair needs. • Set up and operate machines for test runs and experimental products. • Oversee inspections of work in progress and finished products to ensure quality standards. • Review production schedules and estimate labor requirements for job completion. • Interpret and enforce company policies and safety regulations for employees. • Prioritize tasks to meet production schedules and deadlines. • Recommend improvements to processes, equipment performance, and product quality. • Motivate and lead team members to achieve goals and maintain a positive work environment. • Maintain accurate time and production records. • Collaborate with other supervisors to coordinate departmental activities.

Key Responsibilities

• ▸material planning
• ▸machine operation
• ▸quality inspection
• ▸production scheduling
• ▸process improvement
• ▸team leadership

What You Bring

Physical demands include regular exposure to moving mechanical parts, occasional fumes and vibration, frequent standing and walking, and lifting up to 100 lb (occasionally more). The work environment requires compliance with a hearing‑conservation program and adherence to safety regulations. • Associate degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school. • 6 months to 1 year of related experience/training. • Equivalent combination of education and experience. • Ability to read and interpret safety rules, operating instructions, and procedure manuals. • Strong math and reasoning skills; ability to apply basic algebra and geometry. • Supervisory experience preferred. • Problem-solving and decision-making skills. • Strong technical knowledge of fabrication processes. • Effective communication and leadership abilities. • Ability to adapt to changing priorities and environments. • Regular exposure to moving mechanical parts; occasional exposure to fumes, outdoor conditions, and vibration. • Frequent standing, walking, and lifting up to 100 lbs; occasional lifting over 100 lbs. • Noise level requires compliance with hearing conservation program.

Requirements

• ▸associate degree
• ▸1‑yr exp
• ▸fabrication
• ▸problem solving
• ▸leadership
• ▸math

Benefits

Employees enjoy a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, flexible spending accounts, disability and life insurance, a 401(k) with company match, an employee stock purchase plan, tuition reimbursement, parental leave, paid time off and well‑being programs.

Work Environment

Onsite