2026

Alexandria Industries•Alexandria, MN

5d•$20 - $30•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for directly overseeing and supporting the employees in the Fabrication department. This position will work towards maximizing safety, quality, performance, and maintain the culture while in alignment with the company’s values and servant leadership principles.

Requirements

2+ years of manufacturing experience required
Strong computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to recognize safety concerns
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
Ability to take part in continuous education and training
Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
Strong knowledge and understanding of all key department operations
Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
Work flexible hours, overtime and on-call
Ability to lead and influence others
Blueprint reading
Strong math skills
Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications

Nice To Haves

Associates degree in Machine Tool or other related program preferred
1+ years of leadership experience preferred

Responsibilities

Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the company's vision and strategies.
Communicate effectively with supervisor, team members and other shifts as needed.
Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines.
Support and enforce the job rotation as stated and comply with when working in production. Strenuous or repetitive jobs must rotate at a minimum of every 4 hours to prevent the risk of injury.
Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees.
Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department.
Provide leadership to department team members: Communicate priorities and project assignments, Develop and implement adequate cross-training, Provide continuing education, training and development opportunities, Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company, Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed, Monitor employee performance and execute employee performance reviews, Delegate special projects.
Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department.
Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations.
Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations.
Ensure that work area is clean and orderly using 5S (standardize, sustain, sort, set in order and shine) principles & perform necessary audits.
Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements.
Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders: Review manufacturing orders for accuracy and to verify internal/external customer specifications, Ensure all quality practices are being followed, Perform inspections of aluminum parts and validate inspection data, Package orders based on customer specifications.
Follow and maintain current work center schedule to ensure customer service and satisfaction.
Continually support and improve the department’s key measures.
Create and train Standard Work Instructions (SWIs).
Monitor and recommend appropriate process improvements to safety, rates, yield and inspection techniques.