Fabrication Lead

AAON, Inc.; Redmond (WA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time-off

Paid holidays

Healthcare insurance & Health Savings

Profit sharing or Annual Incentive

Bonus Premium

401(k) plan

Job summary

AAON, Inc. seeks a participant in its Production Leader Program to guide a team, assign tasks, and mentor workers to maximize productivity and quality.

You will collaborate with management to meet targets, allocate resources, and enforce safety, while driving improvements and reporting performance metrics to leadership.

The role emphasizes strong communication, problem-solving, and the ability to sustain efficient operations in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED with 3 years in a production/manufacturing role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety regulations.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Good organizational and time management skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and production management software.
• Ability to obtain and maintain 608 universal refrigerant certification.
• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of workers, assign tasks, and provide guidance.
• Collaborate with management to meet production targets.
• Allocate resources (labor, equipment, materials) to support the production plan.
• Monitor and enforce quality control processes to meet standards.
• Investigate and address production and quality issues as they arise.
• Ensure safety protocols are followed and conduct safety training/audits.
• Identify opportunities for process optimization and implement improvements.
• Maintain inventory accuracy for raw materials and finished goods.
• Generate regular performance reports (productivity, quality, efficiency).
• Provide updates to management on production status and challenges.

Skills

Production processes

Quality control

Safety regulations

Communication

Problem solving

Organizational skills

MS Office

Production software

English proficiency

Education

High School diploma or GED

Tools

MS Office

Production management software

Job description

Job Description

Completes AAON's Production Leader Program. Leads a team of workers, including assigning tasks and providing guidance. Motivates and mentors team members to maximize productivity and quality. Collaborates with management team to ensure production targets are met. Allocates resources, including labor, equipment, and materials to support the production plan. Monitors and enforces quality control processes to ensure products meet established standards. Investigates and addresses production and quality related issues as they arise. Ensures all safety protocols and regulations are followed. Conducts safety training and audits and provides recommendations for safety improvements. Identifies opportunities for process optimization and improved efficiency. Implements changes and oversees process improvements to enhance productivity. Maintains accurate inventory levels of raw materials and finished products. Coordinates with inventory control teams to minimize waste and optimize stock levels. Generates regular reports on performance, including productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics. Provides regular updates to management on production status and challenges.

Education and Experience Requirements

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience with 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing role preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety regulations Excellent communication and interpersonal skills Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities. Good organizational and time management skills. Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products and production management software and systems. Ability to obtain and maintain 608 universal refrigerant certification. Ability to communicate in written and spoken English language.

Essential Mental Functions

Communicates effectively in written and spoken form. Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills. Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities. Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills. Works effectively in a team environment. Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment.

Essential Physical Functions

Lift up to 50lbs. Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours. Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure.

Disclaimer

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 a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship.

Benefits and Compensation Summary

• Tuition reimbursement
• Paid time-off
• Paid holidays
• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts
• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan
• Bonus Premium
• 401(k) plan
• Pay Range: $27.82 - $41.74

At AAON and BASX, we're driven by a shared commitment to innovation, performance, and sustainability. Since 1988, AAON has been at the forefront of the HVAC industry, delivering cutting-edge solutions for commercial and industrial indoor environments. Since joining forces with AAON in 2021, BASX has built on that foundation with highly engineered, custom solutions for critical environments—including cleanrooms, data centers, and laboratories—where precision and reliability matter most. Together, we design and manufacture highly configurable systems tailored to each application, ensuring our customers achieve exceptional efficiency, performance, and long-term value. Join us in shaping smarter, more sustainable environments for the future.