Fabrication Shop Lead - Design, Pricing & Production

H&S Fencing & Supply; Wisconsin, United States, Northern America, Americas; Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

H&S Fence & Supply in Northern Kentucky is seeking an experienced Welding & Fabrication Shop Manager to lead our manufacturing operation. You will oversee the welding and fabrication team, plan production, read and create fabrication drawings, and use SolidWorks for design and shop drawings.

You’ll estimate material and labor, price custom projects profitably, and drive production efficiency while maintaining safety and quality.

Qualifications

• Strong welding and steel fabrication background.
• Leadership or shop-management experience.
• Experience with SolidWorks or similar CAD software.
• Knowledge of CNC machinery and modern fabrication equipment.
• Ability to read and create shop drawings.
• Strong understanding of steel, material takeoffs, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to accurately estimate and price custom fabrication work; understands labor efficiency, material costs, margins, and production goals.
• Organized and able to keep multiple projects moving.
• Comfortable holding people accountable and making decisions.
• Mechanically minded with strong problem-solving skills.
• Takes ownership instead of waiting to be told what to do.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the welding and fabrication team.
• Plan and prioritize daily and weekly shop production.
• Train and develop welders and fabricators.
• Read and create fabrication drawings.
• Use SolidWorks for product design and shop drawings.
• Estimate material, labor, and production time for custom projects.
• Price custom fabrication projects profitably.
• Coordinate with sales and management on scheduling and customer projects.

Job description

H&S Fence & Supply in Northern Kentucky is seeking an experienced Welding & Fabrication Shop Manager to lead our manufacturing operation. You will oversee the welding and fabrication team, plan production, read and create fabrication drawings, and use SolidWorks for design and shop drawings.

You’ll estimate material and labor, price custom projects profitably, and drive production efficiency while maintaining safety and quality.