Fabrication Supervisor

Position: Fabrication Supervisor
Location: Victor, NY
Employment Type: Full-Time | Direct Hire

Summary: Nesco Resource is seeking a skilled Fabrication Supervisor to join a growing automation and machine-building organization in Victor, NY. This direct hire opportunity offers the chance to support advanced custom automation systems across a variety of industries while helping expand a newly established service department. The ideal candidate knows fabrication and machining, but just as importantly, knows how to lead people, solve problems, develop talent, and keep a team moving forward.

Pay Rate:

• $80,000-$100,000/yr

Shift(s):

• Day Shift: Monday - Friday

Job Duties:

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Internal Fabrication employees across multiple disciplines.
• Establish clear priorities and delegate work effectively based on production needs and employee capabilities.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing communication, feedback, and support.
• Oversee apprenticeship and employee training programs, including documenting progress and coordinating with HR.
• Support the development of employees through hands-on mentoring and technical training.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and other staffing activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate daily production activities across the Toolroom, EDM, Boring Mill, Waterjet, Cut-Off, and Paint areas.
• Review upcoming work and determine which components should be manufactured internally versus outsourced.
• Monitor production schedules and identify potential delays or capacity issues before they impact project timelines.
• Establish and adjust production priorities based on project requirements, available resources, and department capacity.
• Work closely with the Director of Fabrication and Outsourced Parts Coordinator to balance internal and external workloads.
• Monitor production and operating reports and develop solutions to address manufacturing delays.
• Coordinate outside processing such as heat treating, plating, and painting.
• Ensure routings and production information are accurately maintained

Requirements:

• NYS Certified Toolmaker
• 15+ years of related machining/fabrication experience preferred
• Strong leadership and people-management skills
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and changing demands
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with employees and leaders across multiple departments
• Strong computer skills, including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems

Preferred Technical Experience:

• NYS Certified Diemaker
• Experience leading a Toolroom, Fabrication, or Manufacturing department
• Experience with apprenticeship or skilled-trade training programs
• Experience in a highly engineered or custom manufacturing environment
• ITAR experience
• ISO 9001:2015 experience
• AS9100 experience
• CMMC experience

Physical Requirements & Work Environment:

• Combination of manufacturing, office, and customer-site environments
• Frequent standing, walking, bending, and hands-on equipment troubleshooting
• Exposure to industrial machinery, automation systems, and production environments
• Ability to travel domestically and potentially internationally as needed
• Must follow all customer safety procedures and PPE requirements

Benefits:

• Direct Hire Opportunity
• Competitive Compensation Package
• Career Growth and Leadership Opportunities
• Exposure to Advanced Automation Technologies
• Opportunity to Help Build and Grow a Service Organization

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

Nesco Resource offers a comprehensive benefits package for our associates, which includes a MEC (Minimum Essential Coverage) plan that encompasses Medical, Vision, Dental, 401K, and EAP (Employee Assistance Program) services.

Nesco Resource provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.