Fabrication Lead: Hands-On Welding & Team Leadership

Turnkey Processing Solutions; Burlington (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401k with company match

HSA/FSAs

Employee assistance program

EEO compliant / E-Verify

Job summary

American Bin and Conveyor is seeking a Fabrication Lead to coordinate daily shop floor activities, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in fabrication. This lead sits between welders/fitters and management, supporting the Production Supervisor while actively contributing on the floor.

The role requires 5+ years in welding and steel fabrication, with leadership experience and the ability to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols. 1st shift, full-time, with some Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of experience in welding and steel fabrication, including layout and fitting.
• Ability to interpret fabrication drawings and weld symbols.
• Experience leading or coordinating a fabrication team is preferred.
• Willingness to lift/move up to 50 lbs and perform physical tasks on the shop floor.
• Strong communication and organizational skills; focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Perform hands-on fabrication work including welding, fitting, and equipment operation.
• Lead, mentor, and train welders and fitters with hands-on guidance and quality standards.
• Resolve shop floor issues; coordinate workflow with Production Manager and supervisors.
• Inspect fabricated components for accuracy and adherence to drawings.
• Maintain safety and operational procedures; identify equipment issues and suggest improvements.
• Collaborate with Management, Quality, Production, Procurement and Engineering on project requirements.
• Assist in onboarding and cross-training of team members; enforce SOP compliance.

Skills

Leadership

Welding

Fabrication

Communication

Safety

Problem solving

Mentoring

Tools

GMAW

FCAW

SMAW

Press brakes

Burn tables

Cranes

Job description

American Bin and Conveyor is seeking a Fabrication Lead to coordinate daily shop floor activities, ensure safety, quality, and efficiency in fabrication. This lead sits between welders/fitters and management, supporting the Production Supervisor while actively contributing on the floor.

The role requires 5+ years in welding and steel fabrication, with leadership experience and the ability to read fabrication drawings and weld symbols. 1st shift, full-time, with some Saturdays.