Metal Fabrication Floor Lead

Industrial Electric Manufacturing•Jacksonville, FL

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Third Shift Fabrication Lead ensures continuous operation of laser machines and other fabrication equipment during the third shift in two adjacent facilities. The role oversees setup, operation, and maintenance of fabrication machines—including lasers, shears, turret punches, and press brakes—to meet production goals and promptly address machine alarms or issues. The lead also manages loading and unloading materials in automation towers to support production workflow. The position coordinates with first- and second-shift teams to ensure smooth handovers, communicates production issues and changes, and documents machine performance, material usage, and output. The role also requires adherence to safety guidelines and maintaining a clean, organized work environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least 1 year of experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment.
Hands-on experience operating CNC equipment, such as lasers, shears, turret punches, and/or press brakes.
At least 1 year of direct personnel supervision experience.
Must be or be able to become forklift certified.
Ability to interpret, analyze, research, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
Frequently lift up to 50 lbs; ability to bend, squat, crawl, and climb.
Ability to perform prolonged close work on small fonts and fine print on drawings and see small or detailed items.

Nice To Haves

Technical training or certification in fabrication or manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Ensure continuous operation of laser machines during the third shift and promptly resolve alarms or malfunctions.
Operate shears, turret punches, and press brakes as needed to support production.
Perform basic maintenance and troubleshooting on fabrication equipment to minimize downtime and resolve on-shift alarms.
Oversee loading and unloading metal sheets in automation towers when programs are completed.
Ensure materials are available and correctly staged to support uninterrupted production and handover to first shift.
Coordinate with first- and second-shift teams to ensure smooth handover and continuity of operations.
Communicate issues or production-process changes to supervisors and team members.
Track and document machine performance, material usage, and production output.
Follow safety guidelines and maintain a clean, organized work environment.