Metal Fabrication Floor Lead

Industrial Electric Manufacturing • Jacksonville, FL

2d • Onsite

About The Position

The Metal Fabrication Floor Lead ensures continuous operation of laser machines and other fabrication equipment during the third shift across 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 quickly resolve machine alarms or issues. The lead also coordinates loading and unloading metal sheets in automation towers to support production workflow.

The position works with first- and second-shift teams to support smooth handovers, communicates production issues and changes to supervisors and team members, and tracks machine performance, material usage, and production output. The role requires following 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 frequently lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to bend, squat, crawl, and climb.
• Ability to interpret, analyze, research, and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Ability to perform prolonged close work with 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 of 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 handovers and continuity of production.
• 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.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED