Lead Metal Fabricator

Orbus Inc•Woodinville, WA

40d•Onsite

About The Position

CREO Industrial Arts is a custom fabricator that has been producing high-end architectural products for over 40 years. We execute the vision of the world’s finest architects, experiential graphics designers, landscape architects, and exhibit designers, producing extremely high fit and finish custom products for a wide variety of venues. From the smallest, most detailed piece to large, multi-story structures, CREO does it all. Every project is different, but what they all have in common is the sophistication of the design and the industry’s highest standard of quality.

Requirements

3 years previous Metal Fabrication experience required
Aluminum MIG/TIG welding experience
General understanding of custom “one off” business principles.
Excellent Written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrated ability to understand metal fabrication concepts and shop drawings.

Nice To Haves

5 years preferred Metal Fabrication experience
Steel welding experience
WABO/AWS certification desired
Experience with power sheet metal tools (Brake, Punch, Shear) preferred.

Responsibilities

Executing, managing, and supervising all work assigned to their team.
Defining specific fabrication techniques and duties associated with the execution of the work.
Monitoring team labor hours.
Ensuring quality and on-time delivery of all products by their team.
Understanding and adhering to the labor budgets for the work that is carried out in the fabrication department.
Accountable for executing to planned labor budgets. If the labor budgets are not sufficient, discussing why and suggesting alternate labor budgets that are signed off by the Shop Supervisor and Project Manager before the work is performed.
Creating work plans and developing execution strategies that reflect the specific quality and finish levels for the assigned products and completing them on schedule.
Performing material take offs and providing purchase requests in a timely manner so as to not impact schedules.
Maintaining a safe working environment and adhering to company policy for safe work practices.
Identifying the required PPE for all hazardous practices and materials used in the course of the work.
Ensuring safety compliance of all employees assigned.
Creating and monitoring a Job Hazard Analysis when indicated.
Maintaining the current 5S program and any other housekeeping responsibilities as set forth by Ownership or Production Management.
Training members of your team to improve the company’s capabilities and efficiency.
Adhering to the CREO Industrial Arts Accident Prevention Program.