Assistant Shop Manager

Farrior Steel Works; Farmville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Farrior Steel Works in Farmville, NC is seeking a Shop Supervisor to lead a crew of fabricators and welders, ensuring on-time project completion and adherence to quality, safety, and company standards.

You will study blueprints, coordinate equipment and materials, monitor gauges, and address production challenges with management. A high school diploma and 4-6 years fabrication/welding experience required; CWI preferred. This role demands hands-on leadership and strong communication.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• 4–6 years of fabrication and welding experience.
• CWI Inspector preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and direct a crew of fabricators and welders in daily task performance and quality of work.
• Oversee safe and efficient performance of all employees.
• Operate a safe, organized shop environment meeting OSHA requirements.
• Study blueprints or instructions to determine project requirements.
• Obtain necessary equipment, materials, and tools.
• Observe gauges and indicators to ensure quality standards.
• Fabricate, weld, and rig using machinery and tools.
• Meet daily production expectations.
• Participate in safety and skill training.
• Collaborate with management to resolve problems and needs.
• Ensure projects are completed on time with customer satisfaction and no safety/quality issues.
• Ensure all parts are loaded on trailers.
• Create Bill of Lading for material leaving shop.
• Diagnose equipment or call a technician when needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Shop Manager.

Skills

Technical Ability

Communication Proficiency

Problem Solving

Quality Control

Leadership

Math Skills

Critical Thinking

Ethical Conduct

Attendance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Minimum 4-6 years of experience in fabrication and welding

CWI Inspector Preferred

Job description

Complete assigned fabrication projects on time and within estimate while meeting company and customer quality control and safety standards.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential Functions

1. Supervise and direct a crew of fabricators and welders in daily task performance and quality of work.


2. Supervise all employees in the safe and efficient performance of their work.


3. Operate a safe and organized work environment at the fabrication shop to meet all OSHA and other government requirements.


4. Study blueprints or other instructions to determine project requirements.


5. Obtain necessary equipment, material, and tools to perform job.


6. Observe work and monitor gauges, dials, and other indicators to ensure quality standards.


7. Fabricate, weld, and/or rig using machinery and power/hand tools.


8. Meet daily production expectation.


9. Participate in safety and skill training.


10. Confer, meet with and provide assistance to management personnel and project managers to discuss and help resolve problems and needs.


11. Ensure customer projects are completed on time meeting customer satisfaction, and with no safety or quality issues.


12. Ensure all parts get loaded on trailer.


13. Create Bill of Laden for material leaving shop.


14. Diagnose broken down equipment and or call technician to diagnose if necessary


15. Perform all other tasks and duties as assigned by the Shop Manager.

Competencies

• Technical Ability


• Communication Proficiency


• Problem Solving/Analysis


• Quality Control


• Leadership


• Math Skills


• Critical Thinking


• Ethical Conduct


• Great Attendance

Work Environment

This is a shop position requiring inside or outside work and in various weather conditions (rain, snow, heat, cold). Work may include heights, hazards of operating equipment, power tools, and the presence of chemicals, dust and fumes. Noise level can range from quiet to loud -in excess of 100 decibels. Personal Protection Equipment is required: Safety shoes, safety glasses, hard hats, ear plugs, and gloves. Office work includes working with iPad for time entry, copiers, telephone, and meetings.

Physical Demands

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. Regularly requires sitting, standing, walking, reaching, bending, climbing, reaching above the head and moving about the facility. It also requires good vision and hearing. May be required to lift or move up to 50 lbs.

Required Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED


• Minimum 4-6 years of experience in fabrication and welding.


• CWI Inspector Preferred

Other Company Criteria

Demonstrate ability to tactfully handle difficult situations.

Consistently demonstrates ability to recognize and deal with priorities.

Perform duties in an independent manner with minimal direction and supervision.

Recognizes and performs duties which need to be performed, although not directly assigned, assisting others as needed.

Adheres to the provisions of the Employee Handbook, Procedures Manual, and Safety Manual.

Seeks guidance and direction, as necessary, for performance of duties.

Demonstrates good judgment in investigating and solving problems.

Respects the confidentiality of the company, customer, and personnel information.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Performance

• Ability to meet quality and quantity standards (reducing down time, accidents, and rework level).


• Demonstration of effective and professional leadership.


• Follows directions and will ask questions if uncertain.


• Has tools and knows how to use them appropriately.


• Compliance with JAF handbook and safety manual.


• Willingness to provide support to all peers.