Fabrication Manager 1st shift

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare benefits

401(k) savings plan

Tuition reimbursement

Paid time off

Job summary

Mettler-Toledo International, Inc is hiring a Fabrication Manager to lead a three-shift machine shop, ensuring drawings are produced on schedule and within cost targets. You will supervise staff, allocate resources, and drive continuous improvement across safety, quality, and productivity.

You will collaborate with senior leadership, manage budgets, and advance automation and lean initiatives to enhance efficiency and output across the manufacturing footprint.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in machine shop/fabrication environment.
• Bachelors or Technical degree highly preferred.
• Lean training or certification highly preferred.
• Familiar with CNC, fabrication, polishing, water jet, plastics, and welding equipment.
• Strong mechanical, machine shop and welding knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with leadership to develop long and short-range plans and objectives.
• Schedule and assign personnel to meet production demands and maintain schedules.
• Determine resources to meet targets and control workflow to minimize costs.
• Drive productivity improvements in VMC & PPC and lean initiatives.
• Champion automation projects including laser welding and polishing technologies.
• Monitor safety, quality standards, and 5S; enforce SOPs and work instructions.
• Develop reports and metrics to track performance and department goals.

Skills

Lean Manufacturing

Supervision/Leadership

CNC & Fabrication Equipment

Blueprint Reading

Problem Solving

MS Office / Reporting

ERP / MRP Knowledge

Education

Bachelor's or Technical degree

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

The Fabrication Manager is responsible for managing, supervising and leading the operations of a three shift machine shop to ensure approved drawings are manufactured and delivered on schedule, within the quality standards and meeting the cost objectives. you will do:

• Collaborate with Head of Manufacturing Operations and senior leadership in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, programs, and objectives.
• Ensure production and customer demands are met by scheduling and assigning proper personnel; establish priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting the results of the processing flow on shift production summaries daily.
• Determine human and material resources required to meet production targets; Control workflow to achieve targets and minimize costs.
• Actively drive VMC & PPC Productivity, demonstrating year over year improvements.
• Drive the future of automation, machine tending, robotics new technology of laser welding and polishing
• Confirm individual assignments are completed for production schedule
• Provide timely and accurate performance evaluations
• Purchase tooling, supplies, or capital equipment necessary to perform tasks
• Establish & monitor department budgets
• Increase in-house manufacturing capabilities as feasible (internal vs external costs)
• Ensure all safety policies, procedures and training is strictly enforced.
• Ensure adherence to established quality standards (SOPs & work instructions)
• Champion and enforce 5S and Lean Management Programs.
• Implement continuous improvement processes
• Achieve OTD, lead time, warranty, failure analysis, and quality goals
• Develop reports and metrics to monitor individual performance to ensure departmental goals and objectives are achieved.
• Effectively communicates with Scheduling, Engineering, Quality and Materials departments
• Other duties and tasks as assigned

What You Need to Succeed

• Minimum 5 years' experience in machine shop/fabrication environment
• Minimum 5 years' experience in supervision or group lead role.
• Bachelors or Technical degree highly preferred
• Documented Lean Training or Certification highly preferred
• Familiar with CNC, fabrication, polishing, water jet, plastics, and welding equipment
• Strong mechanical, machine shop and welding knowledge
• Proficient blueprint knowledge
• Strong problem solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
• Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite; report writing and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite
• Ability to motivate employees and create an environment that promotes teamwork
• Ability to solve problems, make good decisions, and manage conflict
• Understands material control functions, ERP systems, and capacity planning modules

This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing as permitted by law.

Our Offer to You

• Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
• Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts
• Parental and caregiver leave policies
• All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
• Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing
• A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
• Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards
• A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We give consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected classification. You can find more details in our Equal Employment Opportunity Policy. If you’d like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.