Fabrication Shop Manager

Blueprint Studios; Nevada (IA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k Plan

Employee Discounts

Short & Long-term Disability Insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

Blueprint Studios in Las Vegas, NV is seeking a Fabrication Shop Manager to lead all fabrication projects from concept to completion, supervise a 5-10 person crew, and partner with sales to deliver accurate estimates and schedules.

The role requires CAD literacy, strong cost control, and hands-on leadership in a fast-paced environment; you will manage safety, quality, productivity and delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in shop management for tradeshow/event fabrication.
• Ability to read professional CAD and/or technical drawings.
• Experience training staff and providing regular coaching.
• Ability to produce written reports, estimates and feedback.
• Strong organizational and detail-oriented teamwork.
• Flexible and adaptable to constant change.
• Experience managing a wood or paint shop.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Valid driver’s license with a clear driving record.
• Able to read and write in English (Spanish a plus).
• Minimal computer skills to include email and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to comprehend and manage effective labor cost control.

Responsibilities

• Directs supervision of crew of 5-10 warehouse associates (Painters, Carpenters, etc.).
• Leads the manufacturing group to meet key business objectives including safety, quality, productivity, delivery, etc.
• Leads, trains, develops and mentors all departmental assigned team members, as well as manages employee life cycle.
• Ability to estimate jobs accurately and provide job costings.
• Communicates accurate information and timelines to Operations and Sales teams.
• Maintain a safe, accident free work environment.
• Forecast labor for event and non-event related scope of work.
• Monitor volume of production and material usage.

Skills

CAD reading

Staff training

Reporting

Detail orientation

Supervisory experience

English proficiency

MS Office

Labor cost control

Tools

CAD software

Job description

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Fabrication Shop Manager

Full Time Management Las Vegas, NV, US

14 days ago Requisition ID: 1409

At Blueprint Studios, we believe that the key to our success is our employees. Our team is made up of passionate designers, craftspeople and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We seek people who can think the big ideas and deliver upon the small details. If you are creative, adaptive, and talented, then you might have found a home with us!

JOB SUMMARY: Directly responsible for leading all fabrication projects from conception to construction. This position will provide and serve as direct support for the sales team assisting with conceptual ideas related to events while accurately and timely producing profitable estimates and schedules. This position must have substantial knowledge of materials, processes and vendor management.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Ability to create custom products for tradeshows, scenic & event related sets and products using a variety of skills : carpentry, welding, model making, mold making, CNC operators, painting, graphic applications etc.
• Ability to estimate jobs accurately and provide job costings.
• Directs supervision of crew of 5-10 warehouse associates (Painters, Carpenters, etc.).
• Leads the manufacturing group to meet key business objectives including safety, quality, productivity, delivery, etc.
• Leads, trains, develops and mentors all departmental assigned team members, as well as manages employee life cycle.
• Maintains ability to work in a fast pace environment and consistently achieve deadlines.
• Communicates accurate information and timelines to Operations and Sales teams.
• Maintain a safe , accident free work environment.
• Contains ability to create, develop, implement and enforce organized systems for tasks, storage, etc.
• Contains the ability to accurately forecast labor for event and non-event related scope of work.
• Monitors volume of production, record material usage and requirements.
• Other duties as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum 5 yrs. experience in shop management for Tradeshow, event or custom fabrication shops.
• Must be able to read professional CAD and/or other technical drawings.
• Must be able to train and coach staff on a regular basis.
• Must be able to provide written reports, estimates and feedback.
• Must be organized, detail oriented and team driven.
• Must be flexible and adaptable to constant change.
• Prior experience managing a wood or paint shop.
• Prior supervisory experience required.
• Must have a valid driver’s license with a clear driving record.
• Able to read and write in English (Spanish a plus).
• Minimal computer skills to include email and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Able to comprehend and manage effective labor cost control.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to ensure individuals with disabilities to perform the crucial functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear.
• The employee is required to stand, walk, and use hands to finger, handle, feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb or crawl.
• The employee may need to lift and/or move up to 75 pounds.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to heavy.
• The temperature will vary from hot to cold depending on the weather.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Full-time employees are eligible for benefits the first of the month after 60 days of employment. In addition to paid holidays and up to 14 days of paid vacation your first year with us, we offer the following benefits:

• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• Company-paid life insurance with additional insurance available
• Short & Long-term Disability Insurance
• Accidental and Critical Illness Insurance
• 401k Plan
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Employee Discounts

ABOUT US

Blueprint Studios is a nationally renowned special event design, production and rentals firm, long known for our expertise in establishing industry trends, coupled with a keen client focus and responsiveness. We specialize in delivering products and services to a continuously growing base of clients that range from some of the most prominent corporations to a luxury social customer base.

We believe that our employees are the key to our success. Our team is made up of passionate designers, craftspeople and professionals who share our core values of vision, innovation, excellence, and integrity. We are looking for people who can think the big ideas and deliver upon the small details.

Blueprint Studios provides equal employment opportunities(EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics. Blueprint Studios expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status.