Lead Fabricator

Jennmar•Stafford, VA

10d

About The Position

The Lead Fabricator (Working Lead) is a hands-on role supporting daily fabrication and welding activities within a precast facility. Working under the direction of the Plant Manager and in coordination with the Project Manager, the role ensures fabrication work is completed accurately, safely, and in line with production schedules. It has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but provides day-to-day guidance, assigns work, and serves as a technical resource for Fabricators and Helpers. The position includes fabricating, welding, and modifying forms and components used in precast concrete production; coordinating daily work; reviewing shop drawings and blueprints; and ensuring work meets specifications, tolerances, and quality standards. The Lead Fabricator also communicates production status and issues, troubleshoots challenges, supports team training, maintains safe and organized work areas, assists with material planning, and contributes to continuous improvement. Work takes place in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment with regular exposure to dust, noise, extreme temperatures, and moving machinery. The role requires frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting. Occasional work in confined spaces, elevated areas, or outdoors may be required. Required PPE includes hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
At least 4 years of fabrication and welding experience in a manufacturing or precast environment.
Strong ability to read and interpret shop drawings and blueprints.
Proficiency in MIG welding.
Experience with an oxy-acetylene cutting torch and standard fabrication equipment.
Strong mechanical aptitude and problem-solving ability.
Ability to read a tape measure and perform accurate measurements and calculations.
Demonstrated ability to guide workflow and support team members in a shop environment.
Reliable, safety-focused, and detail-oriented.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in a physically demanding environment.
Ability to work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment with exposure to dust, noise, extreme temperatures, and moving machinery, and to perform frequent standing, walking, climbing, bending, and lifting.
Ability to wear required PPE, including hard hats, safety glasses, hearing protection, gloves, and steel-toe boots.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training.
Welding certifications.

Responsibilities

Perform hands-on fabrication, welding, and modification of forms and components used in precast concrete production.
Assign and coordinate daily work for Fabricators and Helpers based on direction from the Plant Manager.
Review shop drawings and blueprints for clarity and accuracy before fabrication.
Ensure work meets specifications, tolerances, and quality standards.
Partner with the Project Manager to understand project requirements, priorities, and timelines.
Communicate production status, delays, and issues to the Plant Manager in a timely manner.
Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and escalate complex issues as needed.
Support training and knowledge-sharing with less experienced team members.
Ensure proper use of tools and equipment, including shears, saws, drill presses, and welding equipment.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment in accordance with company safety standards.
Follow safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
Assist with material planning and notify leadership of shortages or needs.
Support continuous improvement related to efficiency, quality, and workflow.
Perform other duties as assigned.