Hands-On Fabrication & Production Lead

Burca Elevator; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Full-time leadership position

Influence on production processes

Job summary

Burca Elevator in Miami, FL is seeking a Fabrication & Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations on the shop floor. You will supervise welders, machinists, carpenters, and other production staff, ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet quality specs.

You will plan workloads, coach teams, read drawings, verify measurements, and drive process improvements in a hands-on leadership role. A strong background in metal fabrication and a bilingual English/Spanish skill set are required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, manufacturing, or a similar production environment.
• Previous experience supervising or managing production employees.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication, welding, cutting, machining, assembly, tools, and machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and production specifications.
• Strong measurement and dimensional verification skills.
• Ability to work accurately with fractions, decimals, standard measurements, and metric conversions.
• Understanding of dimensional tolerances, material cutting requirements, and fabrication accuracy.
• Knowledge of workplace safety, OSHA requirements, accident prevention, and risk management.
• Strong leadership, organization, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects, changing priorities, and production deadlines.
• Comfortable working in an active industrial, warehouse, and fabrication environment.
• Bilingual English/Spanish required.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily fabrication and manufacturing operations.
• Plan workloads, establish priorities, and keep projects on schedule.
• Supervise, coach, train, and develop production employees.
• Monitor productivity, labor utilization, material usage, and production performance.
• Read and interpret technical drawings, measurements, and production specifications.
• Verify dimensions, tolerances, cuts, and fabricated components for accuracy.
• Ensure finished products meet required specifications and quality standards.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement practical process improvements.
• Coordinate closely with Operations, Project Management, and Installation teams.
• Monitor raw materials, inventory, material usage, and finished products.
• Maintain an organized, efficient, and safe production environment.
• Ensure machinery, tools, and equipment are properly maintained and safely operated.
• Enforce OSHA requirements, company safety policies, and accident-prevention procedures.
• Partner with HR on safety, training, employee performance, coaching, and corrective actions.
• Identify operational risks and implement corrective measures.
• Drive continuous improvements in productivity, quality, workflow, and cost control.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Reading drawings

Dimensional measurement

Quality control

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Communication

Bilingual EN/ES

Project management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in related field

Job description

Burca Elevator in Miami, FL is seeking a Fabrication & Production Manager to lead day-to-day operations on the shop floor. You will supervise welders, machinists, carpenters, and other production staff, ensuring projects stay on schedule and meet quality specs.

You will plan workloads, coach teams, read drawings, verify measurements, and drive process improvements in a hands-on leadership role. A strong background in metal fabrication and a bilingual English/Spanish skill set are required.