3rd Shift Fabrication Right Hand

PDM Precast, Inc.; Iowa, Northern (LA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

PDM Precast, Inc. is seeking a fabrication supervisor to ensure daily production schedule attainment in coordination with Plant Management. You will oversee fabrication tasks, mentor team members, and enforce safety and PPE policies in all weather conditions.

The role requires experience in steel fabrication, blueprint interpretation, and welding processes. You will monitor quality, manage tools and inventory, and drive improvements to productivity and cost efficiency while maintaining high

Qualifications

• Minimum High School Diploma or GED; 2 year degree a plus.
• 4 years’ experience in Steel Industry desired.
• Knowledge of blueprint reading and AWS weld callouts.
• Ability to walk/stand for extended periods; lift up to 75 lbs; outdoor year‑round work.

Responsibilities

• Know daily tasks and assign projects to fabrication staff.
• Maintain inventory for fabrication items.
• Inspect equipment and report issues to Supervisor.
• Enforce safety rules and PPE policies in the shop.
• Ensure quality provisions are followed and pursue process improvements.
• Provide feedback on employee evaluations and address discipline issues.
• Daily 5S compliance and coordinate with Safety Manager.

Skills

Management

Communication

Blueprint reading

AWS weld callouts

GMAW MIG welding

FCAW

Hand tools

Power tools

Oxy/Fuel cutting

Forklift experience

Overhead crane

Education

High School Diploma or GED

2-year degree

Tools

Tape measure

Squares

Bevel squares

Levels

Angle grinder

Job description

Description

Reports to: Fabrication Foreman

Position Summary: Ensure daily production schedule attainment in cooperation with Production Supervisor. Fabricate and perform utility tasks daily. Train and mentor employees. Enforce department safety and PPE policies.

Adhere to PDM’s Core Values:

• Relationship Building: We foster long-term positive relationships with fellow employee-owners, external partners and our communities.
• Accountability: We consistently demonstrate a high level of personal accountability.
• Urgency: We operate with a sense of urgency.
• Innovation: We embrace growth and change.
• Create Return on Efforts: We create positive results on all our efforts.
• Pillars: 1) Safety, 2) Quality, 3) Happiness, 4) Performance

Responsibilities and Areas of Accountability:

• Know what needs to be completed each day and properly assign projects to fabrication personnel with guidance from Plant Management/Foreman
• Keep proper inventory on hand for items used in fabrication area.
• Inspect all equipment in fabrication area and notify the Supervisor of any problems.
• Maintain a safe work environment according to PDM safety rules, and report any injuries/problems promptly to the Supervisor.
• Make sure that all quality provisions are being followed and continuously trying to improve our products and processes.

• Communicate engineering errors to supervisor to support feedback to engineering department to eliminate recurrence

• Correct safety hazards, poor behavior and unsafe actions immediately
• Provide Feedback on employee evaluations as required
• Address discipline issues with crew members
• Daily 5S compliance
• Review work areas w/Safety Manager
• Ensure self and crew are focused on approaching 100% first past yield
• Supervise crew in a manner that focuses on increasing productivity and lowering material cost while maintaining expected levels of quality.

Knowledge & Skills:

• Management and Communication Skills required
• Blueprint reading/interpretation
  • Comprehension of AWS weld callouts
  • Interpreting section and projected views of a 2D drawing
• GMAW (MIG) Welding Experience
  • Minimum 6+ months on the job experience in flat and horizontal positions
  • FCAW (fluxcore) is a plus
• General use of hand and power tools
  • Angle grinder, hammers, chisels, pry bars, clamps
  • Layout tools
    • Tape measure, squares, bevel squares, levels (all within 1/16”)
• Oxy/Fuel Cutting Torch
  • Safe operation and ability to cut materials ranging in ¼”-1” in thickness
• Forklift Experience is a plus
• Overhead crane operation is a plus
• Applicants must be able to walk and stand on feet for extended period of time, lift, push and pull up to 75 lbs, crawl on hands and knees, climb a ladder and be able to work long hours.
• This position works outdoors year-round and therefore subject to all weather conditions sometimes to include extreme cold and heat.

Education: Minimum High School Diploma or GED equivalent, 2 year degree a plus

Experience: 4 years’ experience in Steel Industry desired

DISCLAIMER

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Requirements

PDM is an Equal Opportunity Employer