Metal Fabrication Lead

RAM Mounts; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employer-paid Medical Insurance

2 weeks paid vacation (increases with

Company 401(k) with match

Job summary

National Products Inc. in Washington State, maker of RAM Mounting Systems, seeks a seasoned Metal Fabrication Lead to establish and run a new fabrication operation. This hands-on role covers CNC laser cutting, tube bending, press brake, and welding in a fast-paced production setting.

You will set up processes, train staff, ensure safety and quality, and collaborate with engineering and planning to optimize throughput and efficiency on site.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of metal fabrication, CNC manufacturing, or related experience.
• Experience operating a fiber laser cutter in a production setting.
• Ability to troubleshoot and adjust fiber laser cutter settings for varied metals and thicknesses.
• Experience bending sheet metal on a press brake in high-volume production.
• Press brake programming and tooling knowledge.
• Ability to optimize bending accuracy and speed.
• Strong ability to interpret technical drawings.
• Solid mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently and own department performance.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fabrication shop operations and coordinate production activities.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot metal fabrication equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
• Establish processes, procedures, and production standards.
• Train and develop fabrication staff.
• Monitor schedules, quality, scrap, and efficiency.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain safe, organized manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, planning, and other departments.

Skills

5+ years experience

Fiber laser cutter operation

Press brake operations

Welding (laser/MIG)

Team leadership

Tools

Calipers

Micrometers

Precision measuring instruments

Job description

Founded in 1995, National Products began supplying the world with our industry leading RAM Mounting Systems. Relied on by the world’s most rugged industries, we serve motorcycle riders, kayak fishermen, police, farmers, pilots, extreme sports enthusiasts and others with mounting solutions for high vibration environments. We manufacture mounts for action cameras, tablets, phones, and other displays across nearly every mobile market. Made in the USA, we are proud to offer a lifetime warranty on most products.

Position Overview

National Products Inc. is expanding its manufacturing capabilities and seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication Lead to help establish and lead our new fabrication operation. This is an opportunity for a hands‑on manufacturing professional who has experience operating metal fabrication equipment in a production environment. The successful candidate will oversee daily fabrication operations, including CNC laser cutting, tube bending, press brake operations, and welding. This position requires strong technical fabrication skills, leadership ability, and a commitment to safety, quality, and production efficiency.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily fabrication shop operations and coordinate production activities.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot metal fabrication equipment.
• Interpret engineering drawings and manufacturing specifications.
• Establish processes, operating procedures, and production standards.
• Train and develop fabrication employees.
• Monitor production schedules, quality, scrap, and overall efficiency.
• Perform routine equipment maintenance and troubleshooting.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive manufacturing environment.
• Collaborate with engineering, production planning, and other manufacturing departments.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of metal fabrication, CNC manufacturing, or related experience.
• Experience making parts on a fiber laser cutter in a production environment.
• Ability to troubleshoot and change settings on a fiber laser cutter to optimize cut speed and quality on a variety of different metals and thicknesses.
• Experience bending sheet metal parts on a press brake in a high production environment.
• Press brake programming experience and tool selection knowledge.
• Ability to optimize bending process for accuracy and speed.
• Strong technical drawing interpretation skills.
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work independently and take ownership of department performance.

Preferred Experience

• Tube bending and fabrication.
• Welding experience including laser and MIG welding of steel and aluminum.
• Proficiency using calipers, micrometers, and precision measuring instruments.
• Previous team leadership or training experience.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods during the workday.
• Ability to regularly lift and move materials and finished parts weighing up to 35 lbs.
• Ability to bend, stoop, reach, and work around manufacturing equipment.
• Ability to safely perform repetitive tasks and work in a manufacturing environment where exposure to noise, metal, and machinery is present.
• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE).

Pay Range

$36.00 - $44.00 Per Hour

Benefits

• Employer-paid Medical, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.
• 2 weeks paid vacation (increasing to 3 weeks with tenure) plus 7 paid holidays.
• 401(k) with up to a 4% company match.
• Additional paid parental leave beyond state/federal requirements.
• Quarterly catered lunches and generous RAM Mounts employee discounts

Position Status

Full Time

Position Location

On-Site

NPI maintains a drug free workplace policy and conducts pre-employment testing in compliance with Washington SB 5123.