Fabrication Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Fabrication Lead

About the Opportunity

Lang Recruiting is partnering with a growing manufacturer to find an experienced Fabrication Lead who thrives in a fast-paced production environment. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily sheet metal fabrication operations while ensuring safety, quality, and on-time production.

The ideal candidate has strong technical knowledge of fabrication processes, enjoys leading teams, and is passionate about continuous improvement.

What You'll Do

• Lead and support day-to-day operations within the fabrication department.
• Coordinate workflow to ensure production schedules are met safely and efficiently.
• Develop and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and production documentation.
• Create production schedules, specifications, and manufacturing workflows.
• Monitor equipment utilization, labor, materials, and production timelines.
• Communicate priorities and schedules with the fabrication team.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and management to support manufacturing objectives.
• Design and prepare fabrication drawings, layouts, and production plans.
• Review project documentation to determine material, labor, and scheduling requirements.
• Track production metrics and provide reporting to leadership.
• Identify opportunities to improve processes, efficiency, and workflow.
• Ensure compliance with applicable safety standards, regulations, and company procedures.
• Complete required documentation, including purchase orders, bill of lading verification, invoice validation, and production records.
• Train, mentor, and develop fabrication team members while promoting a positive and accountable work environment.

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of leadership experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• 2+ years of hands-on sheet metal fabrication experience.
• Strong understanding of blueprint reading, fabrication drawings, and production documentation.
• Experience with fabrication processes including cutting, bending, forming, nesting, welding, and finishing.
• Excellent organizational and project planning skills.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects while meeting deadlines.
• Critical thinking and problem-solving skills with a continuous improvement mindset.
• Ability to work independently and make sound operational decisions.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, reach, and perform physical tasks throughout the workday.
• Ability to lift up to 60 pounds occasionally.
• Comfortable working in a manufacturing environment with varying temperatures, equipment, and noise levels.
• Willingness to work overtime, including occasional weekends or holidays, as production demands require.

Why Apply?

This is an excellent opportunity to join a stable and growing manufacturing organization where your leadership will directly impact production performance, team development, and operational success. If you're looking for a role that combines technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, we'd love to connect with you.

Apply today through Lang Recruiting to learn more about this opportunity.