Finish Fabrication Lead

Tournesol Siteworks; Port Orchard (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Medical, dental, vision, disability &/

life insurance

401k with employer match

Profit sharing

Job summary

Tournesol Siteworks in Port Orchard, WA is seeking a Finish Fabrication Production Lead to supervise a 5–8 person team on the on-site production floor.

You will ensure safety, schedule adherence, and quality standards while coordinating grinding, prep, and powder operations, and supporting CAD-driven custom projects. The role emphasizes leadership, problem solving, and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• Experience reading CAD drawings and production schedules.
• Ability to read a tape measure and basic measuring tools.
• Experience operating forklift, pallet jacks and jib cranes.
• Strong leadership and team coordination skills.
• Attention to quality, safety, and productivity.
• Reliable attendance and communication with supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day production activities for a 5–8 person team.
• Ensure safety, schedule, and productivity targets are met.
• Maintain visual production boards and track hourly targets.
• Balance workload based on priorities and resources.
• Read and interpret production schedules, work orders, drawings, and applicable work instructions.
• Support material flow through grinding, prep, and powder departments.
• Identify and address production obstacles and quality concerns.
• Coach team members and support cross-training.
• Maintain records and complete inventory paperwork.
• Maintain clean, safe work environment and follow safety regulations.

Skills

Team leadership

Reading CAD drawings

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Reading production schedules

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Forklift operation

Electric pallet jacks

Jib cranes

Job description

Experience: 2-year metal, grind or powder

Job Type: Hourly (Non-Exempt)

Shift: Monday – Friday, On-Site 2nd Shift 1p - 9:30p | Training 1st shift to start

Education: High School Diploma

Travel: None

About Us

Tournesol Siteworks is a national manufacturer of landscape products for green buildings based in the San Francisco Bay Area. We’re a growing company, with manufacturing facilities in California, Washington and Texas, working on environmentally conscious commercial construction projects across the U.S and Canada. We’re a tight-knit group looking for a real team player. Having recently acquired Greenscreen, the leader in the 3D trellis systems, we’re looking to continue our growth and position as a leader in the market.

About the Team

The Production team is currently seeking an individual with metal working, grinding, blasting and or powder experience for our Port Orchard, WA manufacturing facility. The Fabrication team works together with other departments to create, build, assemble and ship products for the commercial construction industry.

About the Role

As a Finish Fabrication Production Lead, you will lead the day-to‑day execution of production activities for a team of approximately 5–8 employees. You will work under the direction of the Shift Supervisor to ensure work is completed safely, on schedule, to established quality standards, and at expected productivity levels.

You will help maintain the flow of materials and jobs through the grinding, prep and powder departments, support team members as needed, monitor progress against the production schedule, and address routine production obstacles before they impact delivery.

You will also be involved in processing materials for custom products from CAD drawings and will support continuous improvement efforts designed to improve safety, quality, productivity, and flow. You’ll have a direct hand in accomplishing our #1 goal – a successful project in every way.

What You Will Do

• Lead the day-to-day execution of production activities for an assigned team of approximately 5–8 employees.
• Ensure production work is completed safely, on schedule, to established quality standards, and at expected productivity levels.
• Maintain and use visual production boards to communicate priorities, hourly targets, and progress against the production schedule.
• Monitor actual production performance versus the plan throughout the shift and take appropriate action when performance falls behind schedule.Assign and balance work among team members based on production priorities, workload, skills, and available resources.
• Maintain product flow through the grinding, prep, and powder departments while minimizing unnecessary waiting and work-in-process.
• Read and interpret production schedules, work orders, drawings, and applicable work instructions.
• Support the processing of materials for standard and custom products, including work from CAD drawings.
• Anticipate and address routine production obstacles, including material shortages, equipment issues, quality concerns, staffing gaps, and other issues that may affect production.
• Escalate safety, quality, equipment, staffing, material, and schedule issues to the Shift Supervisor when they cannot be resolved within established procedures or authority.
• Inspect and verify material before, during, and after the various processes to ensure quality requirements are met.
• Identify defects at the source and prevent defective or questionable material from moving to the next process.
• Coach and assist team members with production processes, quality requirements, safety practices, and standard work.
• Support cross‑training and development of team members to improve flexibility and reduce dependence on individual employees.
• Maintain accurate production and other required records.
• Complete required paperwork for inventory purposes.
• Report defective material, faulty equipment, safety concerns, and other abnormal conditions to the Shift Supervisor promptly.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment and abide by all plant safety regulations and work rules.
• Participate in continuous improvement activities and help identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, productivity, flow, and workplace organization.
• Help implement and sustain approved process improvements, standard work, and visual controls.
• Encourage team members to identify problems and improvement opportunities and provide input on practical solutions.
• Perform other production‑related duties and responsibilities as assigned, consistent with the needs of the operation.

What You Will Need

• Ability to read and interpret CAD drawings and production schedules.
• Operating forklift, electric pallet jacks and jib cranes
• Understanding of inventory control
• Able to read measuring tape and basic measuring tools.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to work effectively with and lead a team.
• Reliable transportation, regular attendance and punctuality are critical

What We Offer

• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer match
• Profit sharing

Our compensation reflects the cost of labor across several U.S. geographic markets, and we pay differently based on those defined markets. Pay within this range varies by work location and may also depend on tenure, job‑related knowledge, skills, and experience.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to use a computer. Work will require individual to enter plant areas where performance factors such as heat, noise, dust, lifting of materials, and working around equipment will be encountered.

Tournesol Siteworks provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, marital status, age, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, Tournesol Siteworks complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment.