Fabrication Manager 1st shift

Mettler-Toledo, Inc.; Lutz (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental and vision insurance

401(k) matching

Tuition reimbursement

Parental leave

Job summary

METTLER TOLEDO is seeking a Fabrication Manager to lead a three-shift machine shop, ensuring drawings are manufactured on schedule with quality and cost targets. You will plan, schedule, allocate personnel, and drive automation, lean initiatives, and 5S practices across operations.

You will collaborate with senior leadership to develop short- and long-range plans, manage budgets, evaluate performance, and push continuous improvement while maintaining a safe, compliant workplace.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' experience in machine shop/fabrication.
• Minimum 5 years' supervision or lead experience.
• Bachelor's or technical degree preferred; Lean training/certification preferred.
• Familiar with CNC, fabrication, polishing, water jet, plastics, and welding equipment.
• Strong mechanical and welding knowledge; proficient blueprint reading.

Responsibilities

• Lead three-shift machine shop operations to meet schedules, quality, and cost goals.
• Schedule and assign personnel; set priorities and report daily production progress.
• Drive productivity, automation, and Lean initiatives across the department.
• Manage budgets, tooling purchases, and interdepartmental coordination.
• Ensure safety, SOPs, 5S, and continuous improvement programs are followed.

Skills

Team leadership

Lean manufacturing

Blueprint reading

Machining knowledge

Problem solving

Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor's or technical degree

Lean certification

Tools

CNC equipment

Water jet

Welding equipment

Polishing equipment

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

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

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.

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.