Fabrication Lead - Fitup/Weld

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.