Fabrication Team Lead

McNICHOLS CO.; Lenexa (KS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

3 weeks PTO

9+ paid holidays

401k with employer match

Disability/life insurance

Job summary

McNICHOLS CO. in Lenexa, Kansas, is seeking a Fabrication Team Lead to guide a small warehouse fabrication team, read blueprints, and schedule work orders to meet shipments.

This role focuses on mentoring the team, coordinating fabrication activities, and ensuring safety and quality across orders. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership, fabrication experience (welding, cutting, sawing), and the ability to read blueprints while efficiently coordinating resources to deliver orders on

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 2+ years coordinating and directing team efforts.
• 3-5 years fabrication experience (welding, sawing, cutting).
• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong communication skills, verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fabrication schedules for small warehouse team to meet shipment dates.
• Perform in-process and final inspection to maintain quality standards.
• Prepare and process paperwork to complete orders.
• Assist with welding, sawing, cutting, and shearing materials.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop, and design drawings.
• Safely operate forklifts and cranes to move materials as required.
• Ensure shop supplies are ordered and maintained.
• Observe safety procedures and report safety issues.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Scheduling

Quality inspection

Communication

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Word

Excel

Inventory systems

Job description

With 19 service centers nationwide, McNICHOLS CO. is North America’s leading supplier and fabricator of “Hole Products,” including Perforated and Expanded Metals, Wire Mesh and Designer Metals, as well as a complete line of Metal Grating and Flooring Products.

We have an opportunity for Fabrication Team Lead to join our team. The Fabrication Team Leader is responsible for team building, mentoring, fabrication, blueprint reading, and scheduling work orders.

All uniforms, steel toed boots, welding gear, and safety equipment is provided in a clean, safe work environment. We also offer an excellent training program, skill based pay, and great opportunities for career growth.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate fabrication schedules for small warehouse team to ensure work orders meet shipment dates


• Perform in process and final inspection on orders to maintain quality standards


• Prepare and process all paperwork necessary to complete orders


• Assist with welding, sawing, cutting, and shearing materials


• Read and interpret blueprints, shop, and design drawings


• Safely operate forklifts and /or cranes to move material as required


• Ensure proper shop supplies are ordered and maintained


• Observe safety procedures and report any safety issues.


• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.


• 2+ years in a position coordinating and directing team efforts.


• 3-5 years of solid fabrication experience (welding, shearing, sawing and cutting).


• Ability to read blueprints and shop drawings.


• Intermediate computer skills including MS Word, Excel and inventory systems.


• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.


• Ability to work independently in a production oriented environment and perform against established performance standards


• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.


• Ability to prioritize, organize and multi task.


• Self-starter with a willingness to learn.


• Able to stand for extended periods of time and lift up to 50 pounds


• Must be able to work overtime as required.

McNICHOLS is proud to reward our team with quarterly recognition incentives and a generous benefits package including 1st day eligibility for health insurance, 3 weeks of PTO, 9+ paid holidays, 401k with employer match and company provided disability/life insurance. McNICHOLS CO. is a Drug Free Workplace.

Visit our website at www.mcnichols.com/careers to learn more.