Fabrication Supervisor - Weekend Shift

Athena Manufacturing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena Manufacturing, LP is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor for the weekend shift (Friday/Saturday/Sunday) to lead daily fabrication activities, coordinate staffing, and ensure safety and quality targets are met. The role includes recruiting, coaching, and mentoring team members while driving continuous improvement.

You will oversee planning, utilization of resources, and reporting to management, with emphasis on Lean practices and productive workflow.

Qualifications

• Minimum HS diploma or GED with 2 years of fabrication/sheet metal experience.
• 2 years lead/supervisory experience.
• Able to perform physical requirements.
• Great attitude and willingness to grow our employees.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and manage weekend shift fabrication activities.
• Recruit, interview, and hire on demand.
• Conduct performance reviews and coaching.
• Ensure safety practices and lean manufacturing standards (6S).
• Prepare production reports for management.
• Mentor new employees and assign mentors.
• Coordinate with department manager on work scopes.

Skills

Staff recruitment

Coaching

Safety training

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP Software - M2M

Shop Floor Manager

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

Athena Manufacturing, LP is a career-minded company that cares about our employees and their success. We invest in all employees by providing the training and skills they need to not only be successful in their occupation but also the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.

Overview: The Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for the daily operations of the various work centers within the fabrication department on our weekend shift (Friday/Saturday/Sunday). This includes planning, coordinating, and assigning daily activities to ensure maximum output and to exceed production goals, while maintaining the quality demands of our clients. Supervisors are also responsible for the recruitment and hiring process based on demand and open positions, timeliness of reviews, timesheets, approval of hours for payroll, coaching, termination, and promoting Athena's Code of Values.

Key Responsibilities: (include but not limited to): Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Maintain and promote safe working habits and clean work area (6S-Lean Manufacturing).


• Coordinate staff to ensure they are knowledgeable of all safety practices, health hazards and precautionary measures.


• Coordinates with department manager to ensure work scopes are accurately defined.


• Plan, organize, manage, and delegate work center activities and personnel to ensure effective work production.


• Recommend, prepare, develop, and implement streamline processes and improvement measures to improve efficiency, quality, and/or performance.


• Supervise and delegate work to all employees and monitor task completion.


• Requisition work center supplies as needed.


• Actively participate in the recruitment, interview and hiring process of candidates.


• Make sure all new employees are assigned a mentor and trained properly.


• Identify training needs to ensure employees can perform the duties and responsibilities of their jobs effectively, receive necessary training outlined in their performance review/training record and are reported timely to Human Resources to maintain in employee's personnel file.


• Conduct mandatory employee performance reviews and coaching sessions within a timely manner.


• Review and approve employee's personnel actions, timesheets, and requests for leave.


• Complete and maintain production reports to communicate team results to management.


• Remunerating workers and keeping them motivated and addressing any employee issues/concerns.


• Perform other jobs or functions assigned.

Requirements

Qualifications: Minimum Preferred Qualifications, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• High School Diploma or GED, in addition to:


• minimum of (2) two years of continuing education*, and


• a minimum of (2) years’ experience of fabrication/sheet metal assembly, plus


• (2) years in a lead/supervisory position.


• Able to perform physical requirements


• Great attitude and willingness to grow our employees

*May substitute (1) year of additional experience for each (1) year of required education.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Essential physical requirements pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Strength — (Heavy)- Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.


• Movement- climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling, twisting, bending


• Auditory- talking and hearing


• Vision-near acuity, far acuity, depth perception, color vision, field of vision


• Environment conditions and physical surroundings-noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions

PREFERRED TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY:

• Personal Computers


• Microsoft Office


• Enterprise Resource Program (ERP) Software-M2M and Shop Floor Manager

REQUIRED WORK CLOTHING AND PPE: Attire should not interfere with job performance or safety.

• Safety glasses are provided by Athena


• Closed toe safety shoes are required

Athena Manufacturing supports commercial, aerospace, and government customers and is committed to maintaining compliance with applicable information security, export control, and government contract requirements, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.

Certain roles may require access to controlled information, systems, or programs that are subject to U.S. government regulations, including export control requirements. As a result, access to specific work, systems, or data may be restricted to individuals who meet applicable regulatory eligibility requirements, including U.S. Person requirements as defined by federal regulations. Eligibility for such access will be determined prior to assignment and may be re-evaluated as business or regulatory needs change.

At Athena Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through the principles of 2 Second Lean. This approach encourages all team members to identify and implement small, daily improvements that streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency. We believe that by empowering our employees to take ownership of their workspaces and share their ideas, we can drive innovation, increase productivity, and create a more enjoyable work environment for everyone. Join us as we strive to improve every day, 2 seconds at a time!