Metal Shop Fabrication Management

Job Description:

Now hiring for a Metal Shop Fabrication Management

Location: Alexandria, LA

Pay Rate: $25.00 per hour

Schedule: Monday-Friday

Lead a Crew. Earn Respect. Stack the Paychecks.

Looking for Metal Shop Fabrication Management jobs in Alexandria where you can lead from the floor and keep production moving? This opportunity puts your leadership, manufacturing experience, and problem-solving skills to work keeping people productive, quality high, and safety at the center of every shift.

Staffmark is seeking an experienced individual to support and oversee metal shop and fabrication operations. This position requires a combination of hands-on metal fabrication experience, electrical knowledge, mechanical aptitude, and shop leadership/management experience.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable working alongside employees while also coordinating shop activities, maintaining workflow, assisting with technical issues, and ensuring work is completed accurately and efficiently.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Associate degree, technical training, manufacturing coursework, or leadership development training is preferred.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 2 years of metal fabrication experience
• Previous shop leadership, supervisory, or management experience
• Electrical knowledge and hands-on electrical experience required
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills

Job Duties

• Oversee daily metal fabrication and shop operations
• Fabricate, assemble, and repair metal components
• Read blueprints, drawings, and specifications
• Coordinate workflow, projects, and employee assignments
• Monitor quality, safety, and production timelines
• Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues
• Train and support shop employees
• Maintain equipment, tools, and material inventory

Preferred Qualifications

• Two or more years of manufacturing, warehouse, or production experience is preferred.
• Previous supervisory, team lead, shift lead, or production leadership experience is strongly preferred.
• Experience with Lean manufacturing, 5S, continuous improvement, production metrics, scheduling, or quality systems is beneficial.
• Experience coordinating with maintenance, quality, warehouse, engineering, or other operational departments is considered an asset.
• Individuals who are dependable, proactive, solutions-oriented, and able to motivate a diverse production team are well positioned for success as a Metal Shop Fabrication Manager.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required.
• Previous metal fabrication experience required.
• Electrical knowledge and hands-on electrical experience required.
• Ability to accurately use measuring tools.
• Ability to operate applicable fabrication and shop equipment.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to lead employees while remaining hands-on with shop operations.

Physical Capabilities

• Ability to stand and walk throughout production areas for extended periods during the shift.
• Ability to bend, reach, climb stairs, and move throughout manufacturing or warehouse environments as required.
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull materials weighing up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to safely work around production machinery, material handling equipment, noise, and other conditions common to manufacturing environments.
• Ability to remain active on the production floor while monitoring employees, equipment, safety, quality, and workflow.

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay for leaders who know how to keep a shift moving.
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Leadership Opportunities that let you build manufacturing management experience while developing strong production teams.

"My staffmark recruiter is so kind, she has an excellent attitude and can focus on my needs" - Hilario, Staffmark Associate

What You Will Do

As a Metal Shop Fabrication Management you will lead daily production operations, assign work, coordinate staffing, monitor workflow, coach employees, and keep the shift moving without cutting corners on safety or quality. You will track production goals and performance, lead pre-shift meetings, troubleshoot operational problems, coordinate with maintenance, quality, warehouse, and leadership teams, maintain production records and shift reports, support employee training, and create a respectful workplace built around teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Perform and oversee metal fabrication and shop work. Measure, cut, form, assemble, and fabricate metal components according to job specifications. Use appropriate hand tools, power tools, and fabrication/shop equipment. Perform or assist with electrical and mechanical work as required. Read measurements, drawings, diagrams, specifications, or fabrication plans. Coordinate daily shop workflow and prioritize projects. Assign or direct work to shop employees as applicable. Monitor quality and accuracy of completed work. Assist employees with technical or fabrication issues. Ensure materials, equipment, and tools are available for scheduled work. Maintain an organized, productive, and safe shop environment. Monitor equipment and communicate maintenance or repair needs. Help manage material usage and inventory. Communicate with management regarding project status, staffing needs, materials, and production issues. Train, guide, and support shop employees as needed. Ensure projects are completed according to company expectations and deadlines. Perform hands-on fabrication and shop work in addition to supervisory responsibilities.

A Metal Shop Fabrication Management brings leadership directly onto the manufacturing floor, where schedules become real work and production goals depend on people performing together. These supervisors keep operations moving by coordinating employees, monitoring performance, solving problems, reinforcing safety and quality, and maintaining accountability throughout the shift.

The Metal Shop Fabrication Management requires the confidence to make decisions, the experience to recognize problems, and the communication skills to lead a diverse production team. Great supervisors respect the process, know their numbers, coach their crew, and understand that leadership is demonstrated through consistent actions rather than a job title.

This profession provides an excellent opportunity for experienced manufacturing professionals who are ready to run the floor, lead with pride, and take the next step in their production leadership careers.

About Us

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