1st Fabrication Lead - Fitup/Weld

SUMMARYThe Fabrication Lead is mainly responsible for providing leadership and support towards continuous improvement in safety, quality, and production in the fabrication areaDAILY RESPONSIBILITIESWork with Shop Foreman and other department leads to determine and facilitate most efficient ways to meet production goals and delivery deadlinesDirectly supervise fitter and welders while demonstrating and enforcing commitment to all company, safety and quality policiesAssign daily work instructions to fitter and welders as requiredDelegate 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 basisIdentify 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 stateMaintain a smooth workflow, clean and working environment areaLead and mentor employees to help them reach their full career potentialSet clear and reasonable goals and expectations for employees, while giving and taking feedback to create an open communication relationshipWork alongside with QC Department to ensure all AISC quality standards are met and maintainedAssist 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/concernsAssist Quality Control with dimensional inspections as required.Perform other duties as requiredREQUIREMENTS Must have knowledge of structural steel materials, welding, layout and fabrication, CNC fabrication equipment operation, and material handlingKnowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards is requiredExperience with Tekla EPM/GO preferredWorks in compliance with Kinsley's safety policies and proceduresMust have at least 3 years' experience successfully leading a steel fabrication teamMust be flexible to work any schedule needed including overtime and Saturdays as neededEqual 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.

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