Fabrication Floor Lead: Operations & Quality

Inline Open Frame Touch Monitors - Large Multitouch Displays by Ideum; Corrales (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Ideum is seeking a skilled Fabrication Floor Manager to lead daily operations in our Corrales, New Mexico studio. This on-site role focuses on keeping the fabrication shop safe, organized, and productive while ensuring project schedules are met and quality standards upheld.

You will review production readiness, coordinate shop activities, mentor fabricators, and support the production of two touch table products produced in small batches for world-famous museums and Fortune 500 clients.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years' hands-on experience in fabrication, including both traditional shop practices and digital fabrication (CNC, laser cutting, etc.).
• Strong familiarity with a range of materials, including wood, plastics, and metals.
• Excellent working knowledge of shop tools and safety protocols.
• Demonstrated experience managing people and coordinating complex build schedules.
• Ability to read and interpret CAD files and fabrication drawings.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across teams.
• Self-motivated and organized, with the ability to manage shifting priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily scheduling of fabrication work based on project priorities and deadlines.
• Monitor progress and proactively adjust workflows to meet production milestones.
• Maintain clear and regular communication with producers and design leads about project needs, shop capacity, and scheduling constraints.
• Ensure all work aligns with the project scope, fabrication drawings, and quality expectations.
• Review and interpret production drawings for completeness and constructability.
• Identify fabrication concerns early and work with designers to resolve challenges before production.
• Ensure adherence to ADA, client, and museum-grade quality standards.
• Coordinate with shipping and installation teams to support packing and readiness of finished items.

Skills

People management

Production scheduling

Tool safety

Communication

Self-motivation

Tools

CNC machines

Laser cutting

Woodworking tools

Hand tools

Job description

Ideum is seeking a skilled Fabrication Floor Manager to lead daily operations in our Corrales, New Mexico studio. This on-site role focuses on keeping the fabrication shop safe, organized, and productive while ensuring project schedules are met and quality standards upheld.

You will review production readiness, coordinate shop activities, mentor fabricators, and support the production of two touch table products produced in small batches for world-famous museums and Fortune 500 clients.