Metal Fabrication Department Manager

Axiom Custom Products • Portland, OR

2d • $36 - $43 • Onsite

About The Position

Axiom Custom Products is seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication Department Manager to lead and actively contribute to our metal fabrication operations. This is a hands-on leadership role for a skilled fabricator who thrives in a fast-paced, highly custom manufacturing environment and enjoys guiding a team to deliver high-quality work on time. As the Metal Fabrication Department Manager, you will oversee Axiom’s metal shop, staff, and fabrication capabilities while remaining directly involved in day-to-day production. You will be responsible for planning and managing production schedules, assigning work, developing technical instructions, and establishing assembly-specific operating procedures. Working closely with shop management, operations, purchasing, CNC, engineering, and neighboring departments, you will ensure metal parts, sub-assemblies, and assemblies are produced accurately, organized efficiently, and delivered to the next work center without delay.

Requirements

• Proven history of leading and training a small team
• Strong technical expertise in metal fabrication, including cutting, fitting, and MIG and TIG welding
• Comprehensive understanding of fabrication and adjacent manufacturing processes
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Problem-solving mindset suited to high-pressure deadlines
• Organization, clear communication, and the ability to collaborate across departments
• Candidates must be able to lift 50 pounds or more and perform effectively in a physically demanding shop environment

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a design-led or custom manufacturing industry is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

• Intake and schedule metalwork
• Attend production kick-offs
• Ensure raw materials, welding supplies, consumables, and gases are available to meet production needs
• Monitor your team's performance, equipment usage, drawings and paperwork to ensure procedures are followed
• Inspect cuts, fit-ups, welds, and final details to confirm all work meets project specifications and quality expectations
• Take ownership of equipment, tools, and metal shop organization to minimize downtime and support continuous improvement
• Train and mentor metal fabricators
• Set goals, provide direction, and foster a positive, productive work environment
• Enforce company safety policies, ensure proper PPE usage, and maintain a clean and safe shop through daily cleanup and preventative maintenance practices
• Manage labor hours carefully, adjust schedules to prevent unnecessary overtime, identify potential overtime early, and communicate proactively with leadership when changes or approvals are needed

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Great benefits, including medical, dental, vision for the employee (with additional cost options for dependents)
• 401k and ROTH investment options
• After year one you accrue 20 days of PTO
• Paid holidays

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees