Steel Fabrication Lead - 2nd Shift

Kinsley Steel•Richmond, VA

About The Position

Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join our team at Kinsley Steel, Inc. as a Fabrication Lead. You will have the opportunity to operate state-of-the-art equipment and be an essential part of our professional and customer-centric team. Take the next step in your career and apply today to be a part of a forward-thinking company that values high performance and flexibility in a fast-paced environment. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off. If you have a hunger for success and are ready to showcase your problem-solving skills, this is the perfect opportunity for you. Kinsley Steel, Inc.: Our Mission Since 1985, Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget. Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit to existing structural members. The Fabrication Lead is responsible for providing leadership and support towards continuous improvement in safety, quality, and production in the fabrication area.

Requirements

Knowledge of structural steel materials, welding, layout and fabrication, CNC fabrication equipment operation, and material handling
Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards
Works in compliance with safety policies and procedures
Must be flexible to work required schedule including overtime and Saturdays as needed

Responsibilities

Work with Shop Foreman and other department leads to determine and facilitate most efficient ways to meet production goals and delivery deadlines
Directly supervise fitter and welders while demonstrating and enforcing commitment to all company, safety and quality policies
Delegate and assign workloads to maximize production
Assist fitters and welders with any fabrication related issues, such as: drawing concerns/questions, tips, techniques, and safety
Ensure important deadlines are achieved and adjust team assignments to changes in schedules
Coordinate and communicate with maintenance to proactively keep equipment in a working state
Set clear and reasonable goals and expectations for employees, while giving and taking feedback to create an open communication relationship
Work alongside with QC Department to ensure all AISC quality standards are met and maintained
Assist Shop Foreman with various tasks including but not limited to interviewing prospective employees, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, timecards, training new employees, and providing ideas and feedback to employee's issues/concerns
Perform other duties as required