Fabrication Lead (Structural)

Comfort Systems USA; Missouri; On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

TAS Energy Inc. is seeking a Fabrication Lead to direct the fabrication and assembly of pipe products, manage work orders, and supervise the shop team in planning and executing a wide variety of fabrication projects.

This role requires ensuring timeliness, safety, and quality, in a non-climate-controlled environment with full PPE provided. Responsibilities include training employees on safety regulations, developing team skills, maintaining production standards, and coordinating with production

Qualifications

• Two years of pipe or structural fabrication experience.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate pipes to required customizations.
• Manage all Work Orders associated with fabrication.
• Supervise the work team in planning and execution of fabrication projects.
• Plan resource requirements based on Work Orders and production plans.
• Foster teamwork within the department.
• Track, assign, and monitor work orders.
• Ensure timeliness, safety, and quality of material movement.
• Maintain safe work practices; follow PPE and LOTO policies.
• Train employees on safety regulations and policies with supervision.

Skills

Team leadership

Work order supervision

Blueprint reading

Quality management

People management

Decision making

Continuous improvement

Professional demeanor

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Position Overview

The Fabrication Lead directs the fabrication and assembly of pipe products.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Fabricate pipes to required customizations
• Manage all Work Orders associated with fabrication
• Supervise the work team in planning and execution of a wide variety of fabrication projects
• Plan resource requirements based on Work Orders and production plans
• Foster a spirit of teamwork within the department
• Track, assign, and monitor work orders
• Ensure timeliness, safety, and quality of material movement
• Maintain safe work practices, ensuring crews follow safe practices and HSE programs, including Lock‑out Tag‑out
• Train employees on changes in safety regulations, work policies, and standards in conjunction with the Production Supervisor and EHS Manager
• Develop the skills and abilities of team members
• Ensure all department employees complete required training
• Perform any other duties as assigned

Job Skills

• Knowledge of team‑leading practices and techniques
• Effectively coordinate and supervise multiple work orders
• Make decisions independently
• Commit to continual improvement and effective quality management systems
• Exhibit a professional manner and maintain constructive working relationships
• Read blueprints and follow product specification instructions
• Understand the production and Work Order process
• Manage people effectively

Education & Training

• High school diploma

Minimum Requirements

• Two years of pipe or structural fabrication experience

Physical Requirements / Work Environment

• Work performed in a non‑climate‑controlled shop environment
• Exposed to various elements such as hot and cold temperatures
• Stand and/or walk for extended periods, up to 10 hours per day with a lunch break, up to 6 days per week
• Stand, walk, bend, twist, reach (forward and overhead), and maintain balance regularly
• Occasional sitting, kneeling, crouching, and crawling may be required
• Frequent bending at the waist and twisting movements are required
• Frequent lifting of materials up to 50 pounds, including from floor to shoulder height and from waist to shoulder height
• Occasional carrying, pushing, and pulling of up to 50 pounds over short distances (up to 30 feet)
• Frequent use of hands for handling, grasping, and coordination tasks is required
• Requires normal vision, hand‑eye coordination, and absence of color blindness
• Hearing ability is required; earplugs recommended
• Climbing ladders may be required frequently; climbing stairs or steps may occur occasionally
• Proper PPE including steel‑toe boots, safety glasses, and a hard hat provided by the company is required in the manufacturing facility

Equal Employment Opportunity

TAS Energy Inc. guarantees equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment, without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, or national origin.