Internal Fabrication Supervisor: Lead Multi-Discipline Team

Progressive Machine and Design; Town of Victor (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Progressive Machine & Design is seeking an experienced Internal Fabrication Supervisor to spearhead our fabrication operations and lead the teams delivering complex automation projects.

This hands-on leadership role coordinates Toolroom, Waterjet, EDM, Boring Mill, Cut-Off, and Paint, ensuring priorities, quality, and schedules align with project goals.

You will develop talent, manage staffing, and collaborate with engineering, project management, and other departments to keep work moving forward.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of related machining/fabrication experience preferred.
• Strong leadership and people-management skills.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to prioritize multiple projects and changing demands.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working with ERP/MRP systems.

Responsibilities

• Lead, coach, mentor, and develop Internal Fabrication employees across multiple disciplines.
• Establish clear priorities and delegate work effectively based on production needs and employee capabilities.
• Conduct regular team meetings and provide ongoing communication, feedback, and support.
• Oversee apprenticeship and employee training programs, including documenting progress and coordinating with HR.
• Support the development of employees through hands-on mentoring and technical training.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, performance reviews, and other staffing activities.
• Promote a culture of safety, accountability, quality, teamwork, and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate daily production activities across Toolroom, EDM, Boring Mill, Waterjet, Cut-Off, and Paint areas.
• Review upcoming work and determine which components should be manufactured internally versus outsourced.
• Monitor production schedules and identify potential delays or capacity issues before they impact project timelines.
• Establish and adjust production priorities based on project requirements and department capacity.
• Work closely with the Director of Fabrication and Outsourced Parts Coordinator to balance workloads.
• Monitor production and operating reports and develop solutions to address manufacturing delays.
• Coordinate outside processing such as heat treating, plating, and painting.
• Ensure routings and production information are accurately maintained within PMD's ERP system.
• Maintain high standards for workmanship, quality, and production performance.
• Inspect completed manufactured details and address quality concerns promptly.
• Review drawings, blueprints, orders, and other technical documentation to ensure work meets established requirements.
• Help identify and resolve non-conformances and manufacturing issues.
• Partner with Engineering and Project Management to resolve print and technical questions.
• Support continuous improvement efforts within Internal Fabrication.

Skills

Leadership

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Time management

Communication

ERP/MRP systems

Job description

Progressive Machine & Design is seeking an experienced Internal Fabrication Supervisor to spearhead our fabrication operations and lead the teams delivering complex automation projects.

This hands-on leadership role coordinates Toolroom, Waterjet, EDM, Boring Mill, Cut-Off, and Paint, ensuring priorities, quality, and schedules align with project goals.

You will develop talent, manage staffing, and collaborate with engineering, project management, and other departments to keep work moving forward.