Industrial Fabrication & Welding Shop Lead (Early Shift)

Confidential Careers; Indianapolis (IN); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Careers is seeking a Compactor Shop Supervisor to lead a team of about 11 in repairing and fabricating industrial waste compaction equipment. The role blends production leadership, welding/fabrication knowledge, and administrative coordination on a mostly shop-floor role.

70% of time on the shop floor and 30% in the office, with training provided for equipment and processes. Early morning start and occasional Saturday coverage are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• At least 2 years welding and fabrication shop experience.
• At least 1 year of supervisory or team lead experience.
• Experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Ability to lead ~11 employees and manage daily production priorities.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop operations, assign work, and maintain production schedules.
• Lead and coach shop employees, working closely with the team lead.
• Review work orders and completed repairs for quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Promote safe working practices and enforce shop safety procedures.
• Identify employee training needs and support technical skill development.
• Coordinate equipment repairs and fabrication work with management and support staff.
• Use business systems and email to track work, review equipment information, and respond to inquiries.
• Support customer communication by phone, email, virtual meetings, and occasionally in person.
• Monitor productivity, resolve operational issues, and recommend improvements.
• Participate in hiring, performance evaluations, and employee management.
• Provide occasional Saturday coverage in coordination with the shop manager.

Skills

Team leadership

Welding

Fabrication

Safety compliance

Quality control

Communication

Customer service

Production scheduling

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Email systems

Production tracking software

Job description

Confidential Careers is seeking a Compactor Shop Supervisor to lead a team of about 11 in repairing and fabricating industrial waste compaction equipment. The role blends production leadership, welding/fabrication knowledge, and administrative coordination on a mostly shop-floor role.

70% of time on the shop floor and 30% in the office, with training provided for equipment and processes. Early morning start and occasional Saturday coverage are required.