Production Lead, Fabrication (Torrance, CA)

Production Lead (Fabrication)

Position Summary 

Under direct supervision, the Production Lead, Fabrication will be responsible for meeting production demand for the line by addressing bottlenecks, balancing manpower, and developing countermeasures on quality and equipment issues. The lead provides hands-on support, leadership, and direction to their associates in fabrication, welding, and restoring high-end automotive chassis and parts. The position will be responsible for managing, inspiring, and developing a team made up of associates in fabrication, welding, and restoration. The position provides hands-on support, leadership, and direction to their direct reports, and takes pride in their hands-on and analytical abilities, organizational skills, and attention to detail. The ideal employee will appreciate an environment where superior work is encouraged, noticed, and rewarded. They will be directly supporting and impacting Singer’s mission, “Everything is Important.” 

This position is onsite in Torrance, CA. The schedule is Monday- Friday from 5:00am to 1:30pm with overtime.

Essential Functions 

• Leads team of Fabricators to ensure production demands meets the specified production schedule 
• Creates daily work plans with Production Supervisor for each team member 
• Monitors growth and development in all skillsets for new/lower grade technicians 
• Performs root cause analysis and problem solving 
• Trains new/lower grade technicians on processes and procedures 
• Provides feedback to supervisor on performance and growth of each team member 
• Performs operational procedure according to required engineering specifications 
• Ensures workflow is tracked and on time through daily meetings with Production Supervisor 
• Prepares and stages upcoming production builds before they enter the department 
• Works with Production Supervisor to ensure production demands meet the specified production schedule 
• Works daily tasks lists set out by Production Supervisor 
• Reports any issues/delays in production line to the Production Supervisor and ensures correction in a timely manner 
• Prepares and fabricates parts to engineering specifications 
• Tracks and documents fabrication processes and results 
• Organizes material and parts 
• Interacts with Engineering Teams to execute work requests 
• Receives training in various forms of metal fabrication and develops and uses these skills to the highest standard 
• Performs all assignments in accordance with EH&S and security policies 
• Inspects both raw materials and finished products for conformance to quality specifications 
• Maintains a clean, safe, and orderly work environment  
• Maintains and services shop equipment 
• Assists other Fabricators, Welders, and team members as necessary 
• Assists in special projects and set up of fixtures as required 
• Performs other duties as assigned 

Required Education and Experience 

• Minimum seven (7) years of related work experience in an automotive (chassis/ parts), restoration, manufacturing and or assembly environment 
• Advanced automotive knowledge and knowledge of fabrication, machining/ welding equipment setup, process, and maintenance 

Preferred Education and Experience 

• Certification and/or technical automotive program graduate 
• Prior experience in rapid growth environment 

Skills/Abilities and Attributes 

• Working knowledge of fixturing 
• Advanced competency in GTAW (TIG) welding process  
• Advanced competency in GMAW (MIG) welding process 
• Skilled with making, restoring, and/or creating custom automotive parts 
• Advanced knowledge of metal fabrication methods - cutting, shaping, forming, shearing, etc. 
• Advanced knowledge of filler material and required gas applications for various steel alloys, aluminum, and some exotic materials 
• Familiarity of conventional and precision measuring instruments 
• Ability to interpret manuals, design specifications, technical blueprints, SAE, and metric drawings 
• Ability to detect errors and correct through proper procedures and channels 
• Proficiency in MS office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook) 
• Ability to follow instructions and take direction 
• Ability to work well under pressure, manage competing demands and meet tight deadlines 
• A strong sense of urgency 
• Driven, versatile, and able to prioritize under pressure 
• Ability to find creative solutions under tight timelines 
• Perfectionist mindset, very high attention to detail, and a passion for cars 
• Effective written and verbal communications skills; ability to express ideas clearly and actively listen to others 
• Team oriented, with a strong ability to multi-task and work in a fast-paced environment to multiple deadlines 
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize effectively and efficiently 
• Excellent time management with an ability to balance multiple projects and timelines and to meet deadlines 
• Positive attitude and strong work ethic 

Equal Employment Opportunity
We are committed to building a team that includes individuals from different cultural backgrounds, ethnicities, genders, ages, sexual orientation, and physical abilities, reflecting the diversity of the communities where we work and live.    

Department: Production and Quality
This is a full-time position

Salary : $28 - $36