Lead Fabricator - 1st Shift

Maac-Machinery; Carol Stream (IL); On-site; USD 35,817 - 41,328; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training provided to learn a new trade

Career progression paths

Annual performance review and pay rate

Health coverage available

Vacation time and holidays

Referral pay

Training reimbursement

Job summary

MAAC is seeking a Lead Fabricator to supervise fabrication and welding of machine frames and components. After training, you’ll guide a crew to meet production goals with a focus on quality and safety, while mentoring others to grow as fabricators and welders.

The role emphasizes delegation, scheduling, and ensuring timely shipping and painting readiness, with opportunities for advancement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 4 years of fabrication experience with various metals.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Can communicate, problem-solve and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare work plans and fabrication layouts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication skills.
• Working knowledge of saw, shear, drill press, forklift and overhead crane are all a plus.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged (English + Spanish).

Responsibilities

• Fabrication/welding and continual learning of machine designs and components.
• Lead and coordinate fabrication, welding, and component assembly tasks.
• Monitor teammate performance and offer teaching moments.
• Assure quality of manufactured and assembled items.
• Remain on target with operational schedules and company objectives.
• Communicate with peers to maximize workflow efficiencies.
• Maintain a safe working environment free of hazards and equipment concerns.
• Assure teammates are motivated and engaged in their work efforts.

Skills

Fabrication experience

Communication

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Blueprint reading

Welding skills

Shop tools

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Saw

Shear

Drill press

Forklift

Overhead crane

Job description

Rate of Pay: $26.00 to $30.00 per hour (paid weekly).

Overtime Rate: $39.00 to $45.00 per hour.

1st Shift Schedule:

• Monday thru Friday; 7:00am to 3:30pm.
• Overtime always available; paid breaks.

JOB SUMMARY

MAAC is looking for a strong fabricator/welder with supervisory experience who, after an introductory training period of hands‑on production work, would transition into a lead role. The Lead Fabricator is a full‑time teammate who can lead and assist team members to meet production goals with a focus on quality and safety, along with training and mentoring co‑workers to become better fabricators and welders. The primary tasks to oversee consist of building machine frames and components out of structural steel and tearing down completed machines in preparation for painting and shipping. This leader must have the ability to delegate tasks among crews and follow up on assignments to assure quality standards and production timelines are met.

• Fabrication/welding and continual learning of machine designs and components.
• Lead and coordinate fabrication, welding, and component assembly tasks.
• Monitor teammate performance and offer teaching moments.
• Assure quality of manufactured and assembled items.
• Remain on target with operational schedules and company objectives.
• Communicate with peers to maximize workflow efficiencies.
• Maintain a safe working environment free of hazards and equipment concerns.
• Assure teammates are motivated and engaged in their work efforts.

BENEFITS

• Training and teaching provided to learn a new trade.
• Heavy promoting from within; multiple career progression paths.
• Annual performance review and rate increase.
• Earned vacation time and paid holidays.
• Health coverage available.
• Purchase assistance for required personal equipment.
• Teammate appreciation events.
• Referral pay for referring a friend or colleague.
• Teammate assistance programs.
• Good work-life balance including overtime choices.
• Profit sharing available upon reaching qualified service time.
• Reimbursement for qualified technical training.
• Easily accessible and modern facility.
• Clean environment with well‑maintained equipment.
• Stability of industry‑leading company in business 40 years.
• Equal opportunity employer; veterans encouraged.

DESIRED SKILLS

• Minimum of 4 years of fabrication experience with various metals.
• Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Word.
• Can communicate, problem‑solve and have strong attention to detail.
• Ability to prepare work plans and fabrication layouts.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints.
• Proficient in welding and fabrication skills.
• Working knowledge of saw, shear, drill press, forklift and overhead crane are all a plus.
• Bilingual applicants encouraged (English + Spanish).