Fabrication Supervisor: Lead Production & Safety

ITW; Rogers (MN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

North Star Imaging (NSI) is seeking an experienced Fabrication Supervisor at our Rogers, MN facility to lead daily fabrication operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

In this hands‑on leadership role, you will partner with the Manufacturing Manager, perform performance reviews, coach and train staff, manage timecards, and support the 5S program while driving continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience in a fabrication/ manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of fabrication duties including welding, lead bonding, and painting.
• Supervisory experience managing a team of 4–5 fabrication employees.
• Experience providing daily direction on work assignments, coaching, training, and guidance on safety, quality, and company policies.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Teams).
• Hands-on experience with hand tools, power tools, aerial lifts, forklifts, and overhead cranes.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and remain on your feet for most of the workday.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an active member of the fabrication team and maintain knowledge of all fabrication processes (welding, lead bonding, painting).
• Maintain production schedule by assigning personnel, establishing priorities, monitoring progress, and reporting results.
• Attend weekly production meetings to provide project status updates to management.
• Coordinate with MRB board and Engineering on revisions and changes through NCR and ECO processes.
• Compile, sort, and analyze production data to provide monthly reports to the Manufacturing Manager.
• Partner with Manufacturing Manager on hiring and training new employees.
• Support and maintain the 5S program.
• Monitor production floor inventory and communicate issues to supply chain.
• Maintain a safe, clean work environment and ensure compliance with policies and procedures.
• Serve as a safety steward promoting safe work practices.
• Conduct employee performance reviews and address performance issues as needed.
• Review and approve timecards and PTO requests.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Manufacturing Manager.
• Lead orientation and training for new employees.
• Monitor and report weekly time sheets and PTO; travel up to 10% may be required.

Skills

Leadership

Fabrication knowledge

Coaching & training

Safety

Communication

Tools

Microsoft Office

Forklifts

Aerial Lifts

Overhead Cranes

Job description

North Star Imaging (NSI) is seeking an experienced Fabrication Supervisor at our Rogers, MN facility to lead daily fabrication operations, coordinate staffing, and ensure safety, quality, and efficiency on the shop floor.

In this hands‑on leadership role, you will partner with the Manufacturing Manager, perform performance reviews, coach and train staff, manage timecards, and support the 5S program while driving continuous improvement.