Fabrication Supervisor (Day and Weekend Shift)

Aagard•Alexandria, MN

13d•$58,240 - $75,920•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Supervisor will lead Fabrication team members, ensuring they perform at the highest level through hiring, coaching, mentoring, and engagement. This role involves training and developing team members to reach their full potential, promoting the Aagard culture, and fostering open communication and collaboration between shifts and departments. A strong commitment to safety and quality is essential, including maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment, ensuring parts and processes meet quality standards, and identifying best practices to boost performance, productivity, and cost efficiency. The supervisor will monitor safety and quality metrics, addressing issues promptly. Additionally, the role requires ensuring team members operate efficiently and with urgency, completing machine units and rework on schedule, responding quickly to customer needs, operating and setting up fabrication equipment proficiently, and troubleshooting equipment, tooling, and process issues.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required.
Proficient in reading CAD drawings and blueprints.
Demonstrated ability to set up and operate CNC equipment.
Experience in machinery fabrication and measuring instruments.
Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail.
Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office.
Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing.
Commitment to exceeding customer expectations.
Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb.

Nice To Haves

Associate's degree in Machine Tool Technology or a related field preferred.
3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience in interviewing, performance management, coaching, and developing teams advantageous.

Responsibilities

Lead Fabrication team members, including hiring, coaching, mentoring, and engaging them.
Train and develop team members to reach their full potential.
Relentlessly promote Aagard culture.
Communicate openly, share knowledge, and build positive collaboration between all shifts and departments.
Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
Ensure parts and processes meet quality standards through routine maintenance and checks.
Identify and implement best practices to boost performance, productivity, and cost efficiency.
Monitor safety and quality metrics, addressing issues promptly to prevent recurrence.
Ensure team members operate efficiently and with urgency.
Complete machine units and rework on schedule to keep projects moving.
Respond quickly to customer needs.
Operate and set up fabrication equipment proficiently to meet production goals.
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, tooling, and process issues to support team success.
Foster open communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration while upholding Aagard's values.
Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors.
Perform additional duties as assigned.

Benefits

Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if you’re insured elsewhere.
Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
Financial Security
401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
Time Off
Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
Paid Bereavement Leave for life’s difficult moments.
Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart
Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through life’s milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.