Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialist

icon Mech; Granite City (IL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Stock Ownership Program

Discretionary Annual Bonus

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

401k with Discretionary Company Contri

Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)

Paid Company Holidays

Tuition Reimbursement Program

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

icon Mechanical seeks a Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialist to lead tech-driven fabrication operations at our Granite City HQ. You will drive integration of new processes across multiple facilities, partnering with VDC, PM, and shop leadership to improve safety, quality, and on-time delivery.

The role requires 7–10+ years in fabrication/manufacturing leadership, a strong lean/Six Sigma mindset, and proven CAPEX project experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field preferred.
• 7–10+ years of progressive fabrication/manufacturing/construction leadership.
• Experience with complex manufacturing operations.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes, production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing systems.
• Experience implementing digital fabrication technologies and continuous improvement methodologies.
• Lean Manufacturing or Six Sigma knowledge preferred.
• Experience managing CAPEX projects.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to collaborate across engineering, project management, VDC, procurement, and production teams.

Responsibilities

• Lead the integration of technology and production processes into fabrication operations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.
• Research, evaluate, and implement emerging fabrication technologies, manufacturing methods, and digital tools.
• Develop, standardize, and maintain fabrication processes, work instructions, and best practices across all facilities.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, waste reduction, and operational excellence.
• Ensure fabrication operations consistently meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
• Develop, monitor, and report KPIs, identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Oversee production scheduling and capacity planning for the Charlotte fabrication facility.
• Coordinate production priorities between VDC, Project Management, Procurement, and Shop Leadership to maximize efficiency.
• Lead CAPEX planning and execution for equipment, technology, and facility improvements at Granite City and Cedar Hill.
• Lead root cause analysis and corrective action investigations for safety, quality, production, and operational issues.
• Ensure fabrication teams receive complete, accurate, and timely production drawings and documentation.
• Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and execution for equipment, technology, and facility improvements at the Granite City and Cedar Hill locations.
• Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support operational goals and company objectives.
• Support organizational growth through process development, scalability planning, and implementation of operational best practices.
• Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Skills

Fabrication

Production planning

Scheduling

CAPEX projects

Digital fabrication

Lean Manufacturing

Six Sigma

Cross-functional leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Job description

Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialist

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FabricationOpportunity: Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialist

icon is seeking qualified professionals to join our Fabricationteam. We are a full-service mechanical contractor and construction firm specializing in fabrication, installation, modification, and ongoing service of process piping, power piping, boiler making, industrial equipment installation, industrial ventilation, and HVAC. icon is IMI’s original, flagship firm and takes pride in having constructed projects in over 42 states in markets including emerging technology, data centers, healthcare, laboratories, pharmaceutical, automotive, and education. icon has the capacity to perform projects where the mechanical portion can be $100's of millions to build.

icon is headquartered in Granite City, IL, and has branches in Nashville, TN, Chesterfield, MO, and Charlotte, NC. icon was recently recognized as one of the Top 50 Fastest-growing Companies in the St. Louis Metropolitan Region and recently listed as one of the Top 10 Fastest-growing Mechanical Construction Companies in the United States.

We are currently looking for a Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialistto join our Fabrication team located at our headquarters in Granite City, IL. Our ideal candidate for a Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialist is someone with 7-10+ years of experience who willbe responsible for leading the integration of technology, manufacturing processes, and fabrication operations to drive safety, quality, efficiency, and on-time delivery across multiple fabrication facilities. This role partners closely with Virtual Design & Construction (VDC), Project Management, and shop leadership to optimize production workflows, implement new technologies, standardize processes, and improve overall operational performance. The position also provides strategic oversight of production planning, capital projects, and continuous improvement initiatives while supporting the company's continued growth.

Primary responsibilities for icon’s Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialist include:

Lead the integration of technology and production processes into fabrication operations to improve productivity, quality, and efficiency.

Research, evaluate, and implement emerging fabrication technologies, manufacturing methods, and digital tools.

Develop, standardize, and maintain fabrication processes, work instructions, and best practices across all facilities.

Drive continuous improvement initiatives focused on workflow optimization, waste reduction, and operational excellence.

Ensure fabrication operations consistently meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.

Develop, monitor, and report key fabrication and manufacturing performance metrics (KPIs), identifying trends and opportunities for improvement.

Oversee production scheduling and capacity planning for the Charlotte fabrication facility.

Coordinate production priorities between VDC, Project Management, Procurement, and Shop Leadership to maximize efficiency and resource utilization.

Implement and manage digital fabrication technologies to improve accuracy, automation, and production performance.

Coordinate with leadership to manage capacity constraints through qualified outsourced fabrication partners.

Lead root cause analysis and corrective action investigations for safety, quality, production, and operational issues.

Ensure fabrication teams receive complete, accurate, and timely production drawings and documentation.

Lead capital expenditure (CAPEX) planning and execution for equipment, technology, and facility improvements at the Granite City and Cedar Hill locations.

Develop and maintain strong cross-functional relationships to support operational goals and company objectives.

Support organizational growth through process development, scalability planning, and implementation of operational best practices.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Primary qualifications for icon’s Manufacturing & Technology Production Specialist include:

Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Construction Management, Manufacturing, Operations Management, or a related field preferred.

7–10+ years of progressive experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or construction operations leadership.

Experience with complex manufacturing operations.

Strong understanding of fabrication processes, production planning, scheduling, and manufacturing systems.

Experience implementing digital fabrication technologies and continuous improvement methodologies.

Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or similar process improvement principles is preferred.

Experience managing capital improvement (CAPEX) projects.

Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively collaborate across engineering, project management, VDC, procurement, and production teams.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS:

• Salary Range: $120,000 - $130,000
• Employee Stock Ownership Program
  
• Discretionary Annual Bonus'
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401k with Discretionary Company Contributions
• Paid Time Off (Vacation; Sick Time)
• Paid Company Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement Program
• Employee Assistance Program

DIVERSITY:

Our commitment to diversity and inclusion starts with us. The IMI companies strive to build a team that is truly reflective of the communities we serve in every level of our business. We know that when diverse minds and perspectives come together, the possibilities are limitless.

WHY ICON MECHANICAL?

Here at icon, we don’t just admire thinking outside of the box, we encourage it. icon knows that to tackle the challenging projects we are faced with every day takes a team of creative problem solvers who aren’t afraid to be bold. Which is why icon works every day to create a work environment that gives back to our employees. Our family-first approach and commitment to work-life balance are just a couple of the things that make icon Mechanical an ideal career destination. We take pride in supporting our own.

Our philosophy is to hire talented people, provide them with the training, tools, and resources to be successful, empower them to go and contribute to the success of the company, and to reward performance. If you’re ready to be a part of our team AND a part of our solution,

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