Fabrication Supervisor
About The Position
North Star Imaging (NSI), a worldwide leader in 2D digital radiography and 3D computed tomography equipment and part of Illinois Tool Works (ITW), is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor for its Operations team at the Rogers, Minnesota facility. In this hands-on leadership role, the supervisor partners with the Manufacturing Manager to meet production goals by coordinating, directing, and participating in daily fabrication operations. The role is responsible for maintaining safety, quality, efficiency, and performance standards, and for leading employees through onboarding, coaching, goal setting, performance reviews, and corrective action when needed. Compensation is $34–$38 per hour, based on education and experience. Some travel, under 10%, may be required to support installations.
Requirements
- At least 3 years of leadership experience in a related fabrication, production, or manufacturing environment.
- Strong understanding of fabrication duties, including welding, lead bonding, and painting.
- Solid grasp of downstream workflows to ensure production needs are consistently met.
- Prior supervisory experience managing a team of 4–5 fabrication employees.
- Experience providing daily work direction, coaching, training, and guidance on safety, quality, and company policies.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Teams.
- Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain on feet for most of the workday.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Actively participate in fabrication work and maintain working knowledge of fabrication processes, including welding, lead bonding, and painting.
- Maintain the production schedule by assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, resolving problems, and reporting results to the Manufacturing Manager.
- Attend weekly production meetings and provide project status updates to management.
- Coordinate with the MRB board and Engineering team on revisions and changes through NCR and ECO processes.
- Compile, sort, and analyze production performance data and provide monthly manufacturing reports to the Manufacturing Manager.
- Partner with the Manufacturing Manager on hiring and training employees.
- Support and help maintain the 5S program.
- Monitor production-floor inventory levels and communicate issues to supply chain.
- Maintain a safe, clean work environment by educating and directing personnel on equipment and resources and ensuring compliance with policies and procedures.
- Promote and enforce safe work practices as a safety steward.
- Conduct performance reviews, set annual performance objectives, coach and develop employees, and address employee relations and performance issues as needed.
- Review and approve timecards and PTO requests.
- Lead orientation and training for new employees.
- Monitor and report fabrication employees’ weekly timesheets and PTO.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Manager.
- Travel as needed, less than 10%, to support installations.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
