Fabrication Supervisor (Plastic)

Harrington; Pittston (Luzerne County); Remote; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Harrington is seeking a Lead Certified Plastic Fabricator to supervise the fabrication department at a remote facility. You will analyze orders, study production schedules, and lead a team to weld, cut, and form plastic materials.

The role requires coordinating materials, labor hours, and safety compliance while onboarding new staff and conducting performance reviews. Certification requirements include DVS and ASTM C-1147.

Qualifications

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• DVS Certification
• ASTM C-1147 Certification

Responsibilities

• Supervise the fabrication department and lead a remote facility.
• Analyze work orders and blueprints to determine materials, operations, and sequence.
• Weld, cut, form, and shape plastic materials using established techniques.
• Ensure materials and labor hours are documented per project; complete required paperwork.
• Onboard new employees and conduct annual/mid-year reviews.

Skills

Basic computer skills

Reading safety rules

Writing reports

Oral communication

Education

Certificate from college or technical school

DVS Certification

ASTM C-1147 Certification

Tools

Inventory software

Manufacturing software

Job description

Supervise the employees in the fabrication department, and act as Lead Certified Plastic Fabricator by performing the following duties: **You will be leading a remote facility**

• Assist in analyzing work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required
• Study production schedules and worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment
• Use established techniques to weld, cut, form, and shape plastic materials
• Ensure your own and other team members' materials and labor hours are accurately documented per project, and all additional paperwork is completed as needed
• Interpret company policies to employees
• Analyze and resolve work problems, or assist employees in solving work problems
• Perform annual and mid-year employee reviews
• Take the lead in onboarding new employees (e-mail & Kronos setup, training videos, etc.)
• Examine malfunctioning department equipment or machinery and facilitate its repair or replacement
• Attend training and fulfill testing requirements for various certifications on an annual basis, as needed
• Generate suggestions for innovating work processes, procedures, capabilities, etc.
• Monitor departmental work to ensure quality and look for ways to improve and promote quality
• Use equipment and materials properly while observing safety and security procedures
• Regular and punctual attendance is essential to the successful performance of this job.

Education and Experience:

• One year certificate from college or technical school; or three to five years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• DVS Certification
• ASTM C-1147 Certification

JOB REQUIREMENTS/SKILLS:

• Basic personal computer skills, email, and office software (MS Office).
• Knowledge of Inventory software and Manufacturing software
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization
• Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume; ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry