Metal Fabrication Manager

Valaurum is growing rapidly, and we are looking to hire a Metal Fabrication Manager to work with our Metallization Department to manage the quality of metal fabrication materials. Our ideal candidate will have experience in high-volume inventory tracking as well as excellent attention to detail. This position reports to the Manufacturing Manager of Thin Films to ensure that all details are organized, quality standards are maintained, incoming material is recorded, and collaborative root cause analysis is performed. This is a supervisory position.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of union manufacturing technicians and operators
• Provide support, clear communication, and prioritization of workflow for internal team to ensure tasks are being performed timely.
• Track, maintain and internally communicate project progress to meet delivery deadlines.
• Responsible for day-to-day management of organization for Metallization materials
• Manage workflow in metal fabrication.
• Escalate reporting of all failed results to Manufacturing Manager.
• Follow process workflow documents and checklists
• Uphold and review QC standards for metal fabrication staff
• Develop performance metrics and SOPs for metal fabrication.
• Develop process for root cause analysis
• Work Order tracking and completion
• Update monthly departmental Ins and Outs Document
• Maintain departmental inventory organization
• Suggest workflow and process improvements

Requirements or equivalent experience

• Experience managing cross-functional teams
• Able to manage multiple projects and deliverables at a given time
• Experience with project management software (Basecamp or similar)
• Highly proficient with Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Proficiency with inventory management
• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
• Advanced problem solving and analytical skills \
• Can work independently and collaboratively in a team environment
• Due to the nature of our product, a background check is required

Preferred experience

• Manufacturing: 5 years
• Supervisory: 2 years
• Background in metals industry, metal casting, CNC and/or manufacturing
• Experience with highly delicate material processes

Salary and benefits

• $65-75/year, based on experience
• PTO and holiday pay
• Stock options
• Health insurance
• 401k with employer match

Work Environment

• The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The position is very active and requires standing, walking, and bending all day. The employee must frequently lift or move items up to 35 pounds and occasionally lift or move items up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
• This position requires that you be vaccinated against Covid-19 unless you need a reasonable accommodation for religion or a health-related need.
• Valaurum is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, disability status, or any other personal characteristic protected by law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee discount
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing to undergo a background check?

Ability to Commute:

• North Portland, OR (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65 - $75