Fabrication Lead

Ace Sanitary Holdings•West Chester, OH

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Working Lead provides leadership and hands-on technical support to the welding and fabrication team within the Data Center Cooling (DCC) division. This position is a working lead role — responsible for coordinating production activities, ensuring quality standards are met, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. The Technical Lead performs welding and fabrication duties while providing guidance, training, and oversight to direct reports on shift. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic manufacturing environment and be passionate about making their mark on a new facility in a growing division. Learn more at www.steelobrien.com

Requirements

Minimum 5 years of TIG welding experience, preferably in stainless steel fabrication.
Proven leadership or lead-hand experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.
Strong mechanical aptitude and attention to detail.
Solid understanding of fabrication and welding principles, tools, and techniques.
Effective communication and interpersonal skills for leading and training others.
Basic computer skills for work order tracking and reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead the shift and cells providing daily direction, prioritization, and technical support to a team of welders and fabricators.
Assign work orders, monitor progress, and ensure completion according to production schedules and customer specifications.
Conduct shift start-up meetings to review priorities, safety topics, and quality expectations.
Serve as the first point of contact for troubleshooting welding or fabrication issues.
Train and mentor team members in welding techniques, fabrication practices, and company standards.
Maintain attendance and performance records, providing input for performance reviews and development plans.
Foster a positive, team-oriented work culture that emphasizes quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
Perform hands-on welding and fabrication, including layout, cutting, measuring, TIG welding, and assembly of stainless steel components.
Identify and cut various diameter tubing and fittings per customer and DCC specifications.
Verify dimensions using calipers, height gauges, and other measuring tools.
Inspect welds and assemblies to ensure conformance with internal and customer standards.
Support process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, consistency, and quality across operations.
Collaborate with engineering and production teams to resolve technical issues and optimize workflow.
Uphold all safety policies and procedures, ensuring the team follows best practices and uses proper PPE.
Conduct routine quality checks and ensure corrective actions are implemented promptly.
Promote a 'zero defects' mindset and encourage ownership of quality among all team members.
Perform other duties as assigned by management.