Fabrication Lead

Valinor Enterprises, Inc.•Fort Worth, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Valinor Harbor is seeking a Fabrication Lead to build and own the production capability behind its mobile, modular medical systems equipped for precision care, rapid response, and remote monitoring in austere environments. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who can work directly with engineers to turn designs into manufacturable assemblies, run the shop floor, and manage the outside contractors who will execute a significant portion of the fabrication work. You'll own the project management side of that relationship, keeping contractors on schedule and on spec while maintaining quality standards. You'll work closely with engineers and fabrication staff to drive quality and efficiency from day one, and you'll set the standard for fabrication excellence across the team.

Requirements

7+ years of hands-on fabrication experience, including structural steel and aluminum, sheet metal, and welding processes
Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and fabrication packages with extreme attention to detail
Demonstrated experience in fabrication process planning and production workflow development
Experience leading or supervising a fabrication team, or clear readiness to step into that role
Proficiency with press brake and sheet metal fabrication equipment
Experience with quality control and inspection processes for fabricated assemblies
Candidate must be eligible to obtain and maintain a U.S. security clearance.

Nice To Haves

CNC/laser programming experience
Ability to edit CAD drawings
Background in military shelters or defense fabrication, oil and gas, or heavy equipment manufacturing
AWS CWI certification or familiarity with D1.1 structural welding standards
Active clearance preferred

Responsibilities

Translate engineering designs into fabrication plans, identifying opportunities to simplify construction and improve manufacturability
Source, manage, and coordinate outside fabrication contractors, serving as the primary project manager for contracted work from scoping through delivery
Fabricate and assemble modular structures and specialty enclosures using press brakes, laser cutting equipment, welding processes, and related tooling
Review drawings and collaborate directly with engineers to resolve design-for-fabrication issues before they reach the shop floor
Own shop quality and inspection, ensuring all assemblies, whether built in-house or by contractors, meet design requirements and production standards
Establish fabrication procedures, workflows, and documentation as the department's foundational systems
Continuously improve fabrication methods, tooling, and labor utilization to increase production efficiency
Build out the internal fabrication team over time, eventually supervising in-house fabricators and welders as the department grows
Maintain a safe, organized, and high-output shop environment