The posting
Scope of Position:
The Fabrication Leadman II is responsible for leading daily execution across fabrication operations including sheet management, shears, fiber lasers, CNC turret punches, and press brakes in support of engineered-to-order manufacturing requirements.
This role owns production output, quality, and safety within the fabrication function while driving team performance, workflow execution, and continuous improvement. The Fabrication Leadman II serves as the frontline leader for fabrication operations, ensuring all work is completed in alignment with engineering specifications, production schedules, and company standards.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
Leadership
- Lead daily execution of fabrication operations including sheet management, shears, fiber lasers, CNC turret punches, and press brakes.
- Drive production output to meet build schedules and customer delivery requirements.
- Assign work and balance labor across the team to maintain workflow and efficiency.
- Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, and take immediate action to maintain flow.
- Coordinate fabrication priorities to support downstream production requirements.
- Escalate material shortages, engineering issues, equipment concerns, and production risks in a timely manner.
- Provide real-time direction, coaching, and accountability to fabrication team members.
- Set clear expectations for performance, quality, and safety.
- Drive team productivity and ensure alignment to daily production goals.
- Address performance issues and escalate when necessary.
- Support development and training of team members across fabrication equipment and processes.
- Serve as the frontline leader and primary point of contact for fabrication operations.
Operational
- Lead daily execution of sheet management, shearing, laser cutting, turret punching, and press brake operations.
- Demonstrate hands-on knowledge of shears, fiber lasers, CNC turret punches, and press brakes, including setup, tooling selection, and program validation.
- Support troubleshooting and resolution of fabrication issues affecting quality, throughput, or safety.
- Validate machine programs, nests, setups, tooling selections, and manufacturing methods.
- Coordinate workflow between fabrication, staging, and downstream operations to maintain production flow.
- Support advanced setups, program edits, troubleshooting, and recovery efforts as required.
- Operate fabrication equipment as necessary to support production requirements, staffing constraints, or recovery planning.
- Support Engineering in reviewing prints, routings, BOMs, and revision impacts affecting fabrication activities.
- Identify opportunities to improve machine utilization, throughput, labor efficiency, and material flow.
Quality & Documentation
- Ensure all fabrication output meets company quality standards with minimal rework.
- Verify accuracy of completed parts against engineering drawings, BOMs, and specifications.
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for fabrication-related defects.
- Maintain compliance with work instructions, prints, routings, and engineering specifications.
- Ensure production documentation is completed accurately and consistently.
- Maintain visual management systems including MDI boards, WIP tracking, and production status reporting.
- Track labor and maintain accurate time reporting against work orders
Maintenance and Safety
- Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and environmental standards.
- Ensure proper use of PPE, tools, and safe work practices.
- Identify and correct unsafe conditions immediately.
- Promote a strong culture of safety and accountability across the team.
- Ensure fabrication equipment, tooling, and consumables are properly maintained and utilized.
- Support execution of routine operator-level preventative maintenance activities.
- Monitor tooling, consumables, and machine condition to minimize downtime and maintain production performance.
- Maintain clean and organized work areas aligned with 5S standards.
Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
- Partner with engineering, quality, maintenance, and production teams to resolve issues quickly.
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives to improve throughput, quality, and efficiency.
- Identify opportunities to standardize fabrication processes and best practices.
- Support implementation of process improvements and workflow enhancements.
- Foster a collaborative, team-oriented work environment.
- Contribute to overall plant performance through proactive engagement and problem-solving.
Performs other related duties and responsibilities as assigned
Position Requirements:
- 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication leadership.
- Proficient with fiber optic laser cutting, Amada turret punch presses, and press brake operation.
- Strong troubleshooting and machine programming skills.
- Ability to read blueprints, BOMs, and technical drawings.
- Familiarity with ERP systems and WIP tracking tools.
- Excellent communication, time management, and team leadership skills.
- Basic Microsoft Excel Skills
- Enter and organize data in spreadsheets
- Comfortable formatting cells, adjusting column widths, and sorting date.
- Ability to create simple tables and use basic filters.
- Understand how to save, open, and navigate Excel workbooks.
- Willingness to learn and take on additional responsibilities as needed.
- Strong understanding or production flow, labor coordination, and maintaining schedule adherence.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work in an industrial manufacturing environment for extended periods.
Preferred Requirements
- Experience in custom manufacturing or HVAC systems.
- Proficiency in Global Shop Solutions or other ERP software.
