Fabrication Lead: Train, Schedule & Optimize Metal Shop

The Pivot Group Careers; Rockford (MI); On-site; USD 52,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking Fabrication Lead opportunities for manufacturers in and around Rockford, MI. This role offers exposure to multiple local shops and a pathway to leadership within a dynamic metal fabrication environment.

Responsibilities include training operators, enforcing safety, reading blueprints, supervising a small team, and setting up and operating press brakes, shears, saws, and punches to ensure parts meet exact specifications.

Qualifications

• Several years of hands-on fabrication or metalworking experience.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experience operating press brakes, shears, saws, or similar equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to check parts against tolerances.
• Prior experience leading or directing the work of a small team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Train new operators on safe machine operation and shop procedures.
• Track material usage and report shortages or quality concerns to the supervisor.
• Enforce safety rules and keep the work area clean and organized.
• Assign daily work to fabrication team members and monitor progress against the schedule.
• Set up and operate fabrication equipment such as press brakes, shears, saws, and punches.
• Read blueprints, drawings, and work orders to confirm dimensions and tolerances.
• Inspect finished parts and assemblies to verify they meet specifications.
• Troubleshoot equipment and process problems and escalate issues that need maintenance.

Skills

Hands-on fabrication

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Attention to detail

Quality control

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Press brakes

Shears

Saws

PUNCHES

Job description

The Pivot Group Network is actively seeking Fabrication Lead opportunities for manufacturers in and around Rockford, MI. This role offers exposure to multiple local shops and a pathway to leadership within a dynamic metal fabrication environment.

Responsibilities include training operators, enforcing safety, reading blueprints, supervising a small team, and setting up and operating press brakes, shears, saws, and punches to ensure parts meet exact specifications.