Fabrication Lead

Johnson Controls, Inc.; Nisku; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the technology-driven sector is seeking a Fabrication Lead. This role involves overseeing crew operations, ensuring safety standards, and maintaining high-quality work. The candidate should have strong leadership and communication skills, with knowledge of manufacturing safety practices.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of operations, warehouse, and transportation management.
• First Aid certification is an asset.

Responsibilities

• Ensure crew is ready and fit for duty at the start of each shift.
• Train apprentices in job duties and check quality.
• Resolve work problems and suggest productivity improvements.

Skills

Analytical Skills

Problem-Solving

Communication

Customer Service Orientation

Job description

Overview

Silent-Aire Limited Partnership, a wholly owned subsidiary of Johnson Controls, is a technology-driven company specializing in the design, engineering, and manufacturing of hyperscale cooling and modular data center solutions.

Join a Growing Industry!

Our manufacturing facilities are located in Edmonton, Sherwood Park, and Nisku, serving the Edmonton region.

We offer various shifts:

• Rotating Day Shift (continental)
• Monday to Thursday Nightshift
• Weekend Nightshift (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)

Position: Fabrication Lead

Roles and Responsibilities:

• Ensure crew is arriving on time, ready, and fit for duty at the start of each shift.
• Host a morning meeting with the crew to delegate work for the day.
• Review job-related issues or safety concerns.
• Ensure workers have proper materials and tools to complete daily tasks.
• Train apprentices in job duties.
• Check subassembly counts and quality, report discrepancies.
• Establish methods with workers to meet work schedule deadlines.
• Ensure proper PPE use and safe work practices.
• Maintain high-quality standards of work.
• Resolve work problems and suggest productivity and quality improvements.
• Ensure adherence to company rules, policies, and procedures.
• Monitor scheduled break times and escalate disciplinary actions as needed.
• Understand sequence of operations and equipment use.
• Coordinate daily tasks with other trade supervisors for clear communication.
• Manage inventory of materials and consumables to prevent shortages.
• Complete paperwork and maintain accurate records.
• Set goals and manage time efficiently.
• Demonstrate leadership, team building, supervision, and motivation skills.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Responsibilities:

• Knowledge of operations, warehouse, and transportation management.
• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, services ordering, and inventory control.
• Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Customer service orientation.
• First Aid certification is an asset.
• Experience with manufacturing safety practices and processes from raw materials to finished products.