Fabrication Ops Lead - Quality, Safety & Efficiency

AEG Presents; Tempe (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AEG Presents is seeking a Fabrication Production Manager in Tempe, AZ to lead daily fabrication operations, manage the team, and optimize workflow to meet project deadlines with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will review drawings and specs, coordinate with multiple groups, and ensure efficient use of materials while driving lean improvements across the production floor. A Bachelor's degree plus 5–7 years of related experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing, Industrial Engineering, or a related field preferred; equivalent experience considered.
• Minimum 5–7 years of fabrication or manufacturing operations experience, with at least 3 years in a supervisory or management role.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily fabrication production activities, including planning, scheduling, and prioritizing workflow to meet project deadlines.
• Supervise, train, and mentor fabrication staff; promote a safe and high‑performance work environment.
• Monitor quality control to ensure components meet specifications and tolerances.
• Coordinate with other teams to align design intent with production feasibility.
• Review drawings, blueprints, and specs to plan fabrication work.
• Manage setup, operation, and maintenance of fabrication machinery and equipment.
• Track production metrics and drive process improvements.
• Support budget planning and cost control for labor and materials.

Skills

Leadership

Organizational skills

Problem solving

Time management

Fabrication methods

Reading drawings/CAD

Production planning

Scheduling

ERP systems

MS Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Manufacturing or Industrial Engineering

Tools

CAD interpretation

Job description

AEG Presents is seeking a Fabrication Production Manager in Tempe, AZ to lead daily fabrication operations, manage the team, and optimize workflow to meet project deadlines with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will review drawings and specs, coordinate with multiple groups, and ensure efficient use of materials while driving lean improvements across the production floor. A Bachelor's degree plus 5–7 years of related experience is preferred.