Lead Operator Assembly (Lead Fabricator)

Exyte; Burlington (VT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in Burlington, Vermont is seeking an experienced fabrication leader to oversee a team in producing coated stainless steel duct components. The role emphasizes safety, quality, and production efficiency while providing technical support to staff. Candidates should have over 3 years of experience in sheet metal fabrication and prior leadership roles. This is a full-time, on-site position, ideal for individuals who can excel in a fabrication shop environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in sheet metal fabrication or stainless-steel manufacturing.
• Prior leadership or lead worker experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate fabrication equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily work of sheet metal fabricators.
• Assign jobs, manage workflow, and meet production schedules.
• Enforce safety standards and drive quality compliance.

Skills

Sheet metal fabrication experience

Leadership experience

Ability to read blueprints

Strong communication skills

Problem-solving skills

Organizational skills

Experience with coated stainless steel

Job description

Discover your exciting role

Seeking an experienced fabrication leader to oversee a team producing coated stainless steel duct components. This role ensures safety, quality, and efficient production while providing hands on technical support and daily guidance to fabrication staff.

Explore your tasks and responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily work of sheet metal fabricators.
• Assign jobs, manage workflow, and meet production schedules.
• Ensure accurate fabrication of stainless steel duct systems.
• Enforce safety standards and drive quality compliance.
• Train team members and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Other duties as assigned.

Show your expertise

• 3+ years in sheet metal fabrication or stainless-steel manufacturing.
• Prior leadership or lead worker experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and operate fabrication equipment.
• Strong communication, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Experience with coated stainless steel preferred.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Full-time, on-site role in a fabrication shop environment with occasional overtime.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and understand work instructions, technical documents (cut sheets), safety policies, company policies, and procedures. Ability to complete written documentation. Ability to effectively communicate with co-workers and superiors.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to apply basic math skills including adding and subtracting whole numbers and fractions. Ability to accurately read a tape measure to 1/32".

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand and use both hands to finger, handle, or feel. The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderately loud, and hearing and eye protection are mandatory.

EEO STATEMENT

Exyte US, Inc. and its subsidiaries are proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to supporting an inclusive workplace where associates excel based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance. We prohibit discrimination and harassment of any kind based on race, color, religion, age, sex (e.g., pregnancy, childbirth and related medical conditions, sexual orientation, gender identity), national origin, disability, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other protected characteristic as outlined by applicable federal, state, or local laws.

Contact:

You want to be part of the Exyte team? We look forward to receiving your application! For further questions and information, please do not hesitate to contact Clinton Crellin via E-Mail at [e-mail].

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