Fabrication Lead

The Fabrication Lead directs the fabrication and assembly of pipe products.

KEY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Leadership & Supervision:

  • Lead and manage a team of fabricators, welders, and production staff.
  • Assign tasks, monitor progress, and ensure production schedules are met.
  • Provide training, mentorship, and performance feedback to develop skills and abilities of team members.
  • Foster a positive and collaborative work environment.
   
  Production Management:
  • Oversee the fabrication of steel piping spools, ensuring adherence to quality standards and specifications.
  • Manage all Work Orders associated with fabrication.
  • Keep productivity trackers up to date in a timely manner.
  • Develop and implement efficient production processes and workflows.
  • Coordinate with other departments (e.g., quality control, warehouse, logistics) to ensure seamless operations.
  • Monitor inventory levels and coordinate with the Supervisor, Planners and Operations Project Managers (OPM) to maintain adequate supplies.
   
  Quality Control:
  • Ensure all fabricated products meet or exceed industry standards and customer requirements.
  • Conduct regular inspections and quality checks throughout the fabrication process.
  • Address and resolve any quality issues promptly and effectively.
  • Ensures all department employees complete required training.
   
  Safety & Compliance:
  • Responsible for safe work practices, maintaining a safe work environment and ensuring work crews follow safe practices and HSE programs, including Lock-out Tag-out.
  • Promote and enforce a safe working environment by adhering to all safety regulations and protocols.
  • Conduct daily safety meetings.
  • Conduct training sessions for the team on changes in safety regulations, work policies, and standards in conjunction with the Production Supervisor and EHS manager.
  • Ensure compliance with all relevant industry standards and legal requirements.
  • Ensure timeliness, safety and quality of material movement.
   
  Time Tracking & Job Order Management:
  • Ensure employees accurately log their hours to the correct job orders.
  • Monitor and verify time entries to ensure alignment with project timelines and budgets.
  • Address discrepancies and work with employees to correct any errors in time tracking.
   
  Continuous Improvement:
  • Identify areas for process improvement and implement changes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
  • Stay updated on industry trends and advancements in fabrication technology.
  • Collaborate with management to develop and achieve long-term production goals.

• Any other duties as assigned by TAS.

JOB SKILLS:

• Knowledge of team leading practices and techniques.
• Ability to effectively coordinate and supervise multiple work orders.
• Able to make decisions.
• Commitment to the concept of continual improvement and effective quality management systems. 
• The employee exhibits a professional manner in dealing with others and works to maintain constructive working relationships.
• Ability to read blueprints and follow product specification instructions
• Understanding the production and Work Order process
• Managing people
   

EDUCATION & TRAINING:

• High school diploma
   

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:

• Two years of pipe or structural fabrication experience

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS/WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Work performed in a shop environment;
• Exposed to any number of elements but with none present to the extent of being disagreeable;
• Requires normal vision and absence of color blindness
• Physical effort equal to frequent moving of up to 50lbs materials;
• Regularly required to sit or stand, bend and reach;
• The use of Safety Glasses is required;
• The use of earplugs is recommended;
• Ability to stand up to 10 hours a day (with a lunch in between) and up to 6 days a week;
• Ability to work in a non-air-conditioned environment.
• Steel-toe boots required in Manufacturing Facility

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