Fabrication & Machinist Lead

SpecSys•New Ulm, MN

1d•$24 - $28

About The Position

The Fabrication & Machinist Lead is responsible for the daily supervision of all fabrication operations within the facility. The role directs fabrication personnel, coordinates labor, machines, materials, orders, and production schedules, and ensures that fabrication and quality-control processes are followed. The lead also supports equipment repairs, process improvements, budget adherence, employee performance documentation, and HR approvals. The position includes hands-on fabrication-related work, equipment operation and repair, and review of work performed by others.

Requirements

Accurately read and interpret blueprints, including mechanical connections and joints, mechanical assembly prints, hydraulic and pneumatic schematics, and electrical wiring diagrams.
Understand and follow work-order instructions, including signing off on fabrication department dispatches.
Have detailed knowledge of CNC/NC programming and an understanding of geometric tolerances.
Be able to design and construct.
Have good communication and problem-solving skills.
Be comfortable communicating with management and Human Resources.
Be able to lift up to 50 pounds.
Be able to bend, crawl, and remain on feet for more than 8 hours per workday.
Have a combination of education and experience that provides the skills and knowledge needed for successful performance.

Responsibilities

Provide daily work directions to fabrication personnel.
Develop employee performance review documentation.
Document workplace-related injuries and communicate with the Safety Director.
Coordinate steel and shop-supply orders with management and the purchasing department.
Schedule and expedite labor, machines, and materials for fabrication of parts.
Identify machine run speeds to schedule material fabrication accurately.
Communicate accurate parts sequences to shop personnel.
Ensure quality-control processes are followed during the stages of fabrication.
Read and interpret blueprints to ensure products are fabricated correctly.
Follow existing quality-control processes.
Coordinate equipment repairs as needed.
Adhere to established department tooling budgets.
Provide input into fabrication and quality-control process improvements.
Arrange objects or actions in a specified order according to guidelines.
Install equipment, machines, wiring, or programs to meet specifications.
Operate and control equipment, and inspect and evaluate product quality.
Repair machines or systems.
Complete employee HR approvals.
Perform assigned work and review the work of others in the department; duties may extend beyond normal responsibilities as needed.