Shop Technical Lead

SF Metalworks•Yuba City, CA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

SF Metalworks is seeking a hands-on Shop Technical Lead for its custom architectural and decorative metal fabrication operation in Yuba City, California. This floor-based leadership role combines fabrication expertise, team development, production coordination, quality oversight, and safety. The lead works with fabricators, welders, CNC operators, and production staff to help the team execute work safely, efficiently, and accurately, and reports to the Shop Operations Director. The role is primarily shop-floor based and involves extended periods of standing and lifting up to 35 pounds. The schedule is Monday through Thursday, 5:00 AM to 3:30 PM, with a four-day, 10-hour work week. Overtime may be requested based on production needs. Rare urgent after-hours communications may be required; these hours are compensated, with an expected response within four hours during the week and 24 hours on weekends. Compensation is $40–$50+ per hour, depending on experience.

Requirements

5–7+ years of experience in metal fabrication or a related field, including 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Strong knowledge of welding techniques, architectural metal fabrication, decorative metalwork, and metalworking equipment.
Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, CAD files, and 2D and 3D technical drawings.
Experience leading and developing a production team in a hands-on environment.
Experience implementing and enforcing safety procedures.
Experience with an ISO 9000-type Quality Assurance program.
Strong problem-solving, decision-making, communication, and organizational skills.
Proficiency in Google Workspace, including Sheets, Docs, and Calendar, as well as Dropbox, Slack, Monday.com, and Fulcrum for time tracking.
Ability to work effectively under deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.
A proven portfolio of completed metalwork, woodwork, machining, and finishing.

Nice To Haves

Technical or vocational training in welding, metal fabrication, or a related field.
Experience with CNC equipment and other metalworking machinery.
Experience producing high-end custom architectural or decorative metalwork.

Responsibilities

Lead, mentor, and support fabricators, welders, CNC operators, and production staff through practical, on-the-floor coaching.
Assign team members to projects according to production priorities and project needs.
Conduct regular check-ins and identify training and development opportunities.
Set an example in craftsmanship, organization, safety, and professionalism.
Review plans, shop drawings, and project details to understand how custom assemblies should be built.
Track production progress, adjust priorities, maintain current assignments, and keep the shop floor organized and efficient.
Coordinate with Project Management and Installation teams to support deliveries and installations.
Monitor shop capacity, schedules, and labor tracking.
Provide hands-on fabrication support when projects require additional technical expertise.
Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and provide practical solutions.
Help ensure finished products meet project specifications and quality standards.
Perform hands-on quality checks throughout fabrication and promptly address issues, maintaining standards for accuracy, fit, finish, and craftsmanship.
Ensure daily adherence to OSHA and company safety practices.
Apply experience with an ISO 9000-type Quality Assurance program.
Manage team administrative needs related to HR and availability, including staffing, time-off requests, payroll approvals, and overtime coordination.
Respond to rare urgent after-hours communications when needed, within the stated response times.