Fabrications Supervisor

Terex Corporation • Mount Vernon, NY

8d • $60 - $75

About The Position

Job Overview: The Fabrication Supervisor is pivotal in overseeing the welding operations within a manufacturing environment. This role involves managing the welding team to ensure high productivity, quality control, adherence to safety protocols, and efficient workflow in line with production schedules. Key Responsibilities: Operational Oversight: Plan and establish work schedules based on production requirements, engineering drawings, and blueprints. Assign tasks to welders and ensure that they have the necessary resources to perform their duties effectively. Monitor production schedules and adjust workflows to meet deadlines and production targets. Quality Assurance: Ensure all welding activities meet quality standards by interpreting and following welding procedures, specifications, and blueprints. Conduct regular inspections of welded components to check for defects and compliance with specifications. Safety and Compliance: Enforce safety guidelines, including OSHA standards, and ensure all personnel wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Oversee the use of welding equipment, ensuring it is used safely and maintained properly. Investigate accidents or incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence. Training and Development: Supervise the training of new welders, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest welding techniques, safety practices, and equipment usage. Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to welders to enhance skill levels and productivity. Team Management: Lead, motivate, and manage a team of welders, ensuring a cooperative work environment. Address any conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively. Conduct performance evaluations, providing objective feedback and managing any disciplinary actions as required. Cost Management: Monitor and manage costs related to welding operations, including materials, labor, and equipment maintenance. Optimize the use of resources to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency. Equipment and Technology: Stay updated with welding technology, including robotic welding systems, and ensure their proper integration and operation in production. Coordinate with maintenance for the repair and upkeep of welding equipment. Documentation and Reporting: Maintain records of welding procedures, quality inspections, and safety training. Report on production status, quality issues, and safety incidents to upper management.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in welding, with at least 2-3 years in a supervisory role within a manufacturing environment.
• Deep knowledge of various welding methods like TIG, MIG, SMAW, GTAW.
• High school diploma or equivalent; additional certification from bodies like the American Welding Society (AWS) is highly beneficial.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting technical documents like blueprints and weld specifications.
• Familiarity with CNC operations, Lean Manufacturing, and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Strong leadership and team management abilities.
• Excellent communication and conflict resolution skills.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving capabilities.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in industrial engineering, Production Management, or related fields can be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Plan and establish work schedules based on production requirements, engineering drawings, and blueprints.
• Assign tasks to welders and ensure that they have the necessary resources to perform their duties effectively.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust workflows to meet deadlines and production targets.
• Ensure all welding activities meet quality standards by interpreting and following welding procedures, specifications, and blueprints.
• Conduct regular inspections of welded components to check for defects and compliance with specifications.
• Enforce safety guidelines, including OSHA standards, and ensure all personnel wear appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Oversee the use of welding equipment, ensuring it is used safely and maintained properly.
• Investigate accidents or incidents, implementing corrective actions to prevent recurrence.
• Supervise the training of new welders, ensuring they are up-to-date with the latest welding techniques, safety practices, and equipment usage.
• Provide ongoing coaching and feedback to welders to enhance skill levels and productivity.
• Lead, motivate, and manage a team of welders, ensuring a cooperative work environment.
• Address any conflicts or issues within the team promptly and effectively.
• Conduct performance evaluations, providing objective feedback and managing any disciplinary actions as required.
• Monitor and manage costs related to welding operations, including materials, labor, and equipment maintenance.
• Optimize the use of resources to reduce waste and improve cost efficiency.
• Stay updated with welding technology, including robotic welding systems, and ensure their proper integration and operation in production.
• Coordinate with maintenance for the repair and upkeep of welding equipment.
• Maintain records of welding procedures, quality inspections, and safety training.
• Report on production status, quality issues, and safety incidents to upper management.

Benefits

• The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees