Fabrication Supervisor (Weekend Shift)

The Aagard Group•Alexandria, MN

7d•Onsite

About The Position

This role is responsible for leading Fabrication team members, ensuring they perform at the highest level through hiring, coaching, and mentoring. The Fabrication Supervisor will train and develop team members to reach their full potential, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to excel. A key obsession is to relentlessly promote the Aagard culture, communicating openly, sharing knowledge, and building positive collaboration between all shifts and departments. The position also requires a commitment to safety and quality, maintaining a safe, organized, and clean work environment, and ensuring parts and processes meet quality standards through routine maintenance and checks. Identifying and implementing best practices to boost performance, productivity, and cost efficiency, while monitoring safety and quality metrics and addressing issues promptly are also crucial. The supervisor must ensure team members operate efficiently and with urgency, completing machine units and rework on schedule, and responding quickly to customer needs with an "I can’t believe they pulled that off" mindset. Proficiency in operating and setting up fabrication equipment, and troubleshooting and resolving equipment, tooling, and process issues are essential to support team success.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent required
3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
Experience in interviewing, performance management, coaching, and developing teams advantageous
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

Responsibilities

Lead Fabrication team members
Hire, coach, mentor, and engage Fabrication team to perform at the highest level
Train and develop team members to reach their full potential, ensuring the skills and knowledge to excel
Relentlessly promote Aagard culture
Communicate openly, share knowledge, 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 with an “I can’t believe they pulled that off” mindset
Operate and set up fabrication equipment proficiently to meet production goals
Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, tooling, and process issues to support team success

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.
401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
Quarterly Profit Sharing
Paid Time Off
9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
Paid Bereavement Leave
Volunteer Time Off
Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
Educational Support: Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
On-staff chaplain support
Aagard matches your charitable contributions
Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns
Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.