Fabrication Supervisor (Day and Weekend Shift)

The Aagard Group•Alexandria, MN

12d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for leading fabrication team members, hiring, coaching, mentoring, and engaging them to perform at the highest level. This role involves training and developing team members to reach their full potential, ensuring they have the skills and knowledge to excel, and relentlessly promoting the Aagard culture. The supervisor will foster open communication, share knowledge, and build positive collaboration between all 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/implementing best practices to boost performance, productivity, and cost efficiency. The role also involves monitoring safety and quality metrics, addressing issues promptly, and ensuring team members operate efficiently to complete machine units and rework on schedule.

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
Hire, coach, mentor, and engage Fabrication team to perform at the highest level
Train and develop team members to reach their full potential
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
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
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
On-staff chaplain
Aagard matches your charitable contributions
Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns
Complimentary Perks: Fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts