Lead Fabricator: Hands-On Welding & Team Leader

Energy Jobline ZR; Statesville (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AUTEC Car Wash Systems in Statesville, NC, seeks a hands-on Lead Fabricator to lead day-to-day fabrication operations, work alongside the team, and ensure production flow, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has extensive MIG and TIG welding, metal fabrication, forming, cutting, CNC equipment, and blueprint reading; able to train staff, prioritize work, and keep a busy shop organized.

Qualifications

• Extensive hands-on experience in metal fabrication and welding.
• Strong MIG and TIG welding experience.
• Experience with plasma cutting, water jet cutting, press brakes, shears, and metal saws.
• Experience with light CNC operation and/or CNC fabrication equipment.
• Strong ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and engineering prints.
• Strong understanding of metal forming, cutting, fit-up, welding, and fabrication processes.
• Ability to accurately measure and work to tight tolerances.
• Demonstrated ability to train and develop less-experienced fabricators.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to prioritize multiple fabrication requests and maintain production flow.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside fabrication personnel in daily production activities.
• Prioritize and coordinate fabrication work to keep production moving efficiently.
• Read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication prints, dimensions, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Perform and oversee MIG and TIG welding of carbon steel, stainless steel, and other metals as required.
• Operate and coordinate work using plasma cutting, water jet cutting, press brake, shear, metal saws, light CNC equipment, and related fabrication processes.
• Determine the appropriate fabrication process and sequence for individual jobs.
• Handle and stage raw materials while maintaining an organized and efficient work area.
• Train and mentor fabrication personnel on equipment, processes, print reading, welding techniques, quality standards, and safe work practices.
• Monitor work in progress and make adjustments to prevent delays and bottlenecks.
• Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy, fit, finish, and overall quality.
• Identify fabrication issues and develop practical solutions to keep projects on schedule.
• Communicate production priorities and material requirements to management and other departments.
• Ensure proper use and care of fabrication equipment and tooling.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe fabrication environment.
• Support continuous improvement efforts to improve quality, efficiency, and production throughput.
• Serve as the primary working lead and point of contact for fabrication activities.

Skills

Welding

Metal fabrication

Forming

Cutting

CNC equipment

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

TIG welding

Print reading

Tools

Plasma cutting equipment

Water jet cutting

Press brake

Shear

Metal saws

Light CNC equipment

CNC fabrication equipment

Job description

AUTEC Car Wash Systems in Statesville, NC, seeks a hands-on Lead Fabricator to lead day-to-day fabrication operations, work alongside the team, and ensure production flow, quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate has extensive MIG and TIG welding, metal fabrication, forming, cutting, CNC equipment, and blueprint reading; able to train staff, prioritize work, and keep a busy shop organized.