Production Control

SME Industries, Inc.; Utah; On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and Wellness Benefits

Financial Benefits (competitive pay, 4

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

SME Steel Contractors, a division of SME Industries, Inc., seeks a Production Support to manage all production documents, shop drawings, and revisions for fabrication projects. You will ensure accuracy, traceability, and timely distribution to the correct departments.

Heavy emphasis on maintaining Tekla PowerFab records, coordinating with production control and purchasing, and supporting print room workflows while upholding document integrity across projects.

Qualifications

• Strong organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
• Proficiency in nesting structural steel for fabrication.
• Experience with Tekla PowerFab or similar document/production systems.
• Experience operating large-format printers and managing print room workflows.
• Ability to interpret and manage fabrication drawings and revision documentation.
• Effective cross-department communication to ensure document accuracy.

Responsibilities

• Manage all production documentation including shop drawings, models, NC1 data, revisions, and supporting records.
• Coordinate with project management, production control, and purchasing to archive documents before use.
• Maintain document control within Tekla PowerFab with proper versioning and filing structure.
• Receive and log drawing revisions from detailing firms and update fabrication teams.
• Ensure printed documentation is organized, complete, and labeled for each project.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Documentation control

Communication between departments

Microsoft Office

Tekla PowerFab proficiency

Printer/print room experience

Tools

Tekla PowerFab

Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Job Description

POSITION SUMMARY:

Production Support is responsible for managing, organizing, and distributing all production documents & electronic files required for fabrication. This role ensures that drawings, shop releases, revisions, and supporting documents are accurate, traceable, and delivered to the correct departments in a timely manner. Working closely with production control, with a focus on parts and revisions for fabrication shops. This position maintains document integrity within Tekla PowerFab and ensures that the most current and approved information is available to support ongoing production activities.

ABOUT US:

SME Steel Contractors has provided comprehensive structural steel fabrication and erection since 1992 and is one of the largest fabricators/erectors of structural steel in the United States. Driven to be different from all others, SME is a division 5 company with a commitment to safety, value, and innovation. Visit https://smesteel.com/ to learn more. SME Steel Contractors is a division of SME Industries, Inc.

Why Join Us?

• Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.


• Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.


• Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage all production documentation including shop drawings, Models, NC1 data, revisions, and supporting records.


• Works with project management, production control, and purchasing to confirm that all documents are stored and available in the appropriate archives prior to use.


• Maintain document control within Tekla PowerFab, ensuring consistent versioning, traceability, and proper filing structure for all projects.


• Receive, review, and log drawing revisions from detailing firm, ensuring timely updates to fabrication teams and removal of outdated versions.


• Ensure all printed documentation is organized, complete, and labeled correctly for each project or fabrication area.


• Work closely with the production control team to confirm release timing and ensure all printed materials align with current project priorities.


• Support record retention efforts by maintaining electronic systems up to date.


• Clear understanding of structural steel production drawings

QUALIFICATIONS: Must be able to perform each essential duty daily.

• Strong organizational skills with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.


• Strong understanding of nesting structural steel for fabrication.


• Proficiency in Tekla PowerFab or similar document/production management systems preferred.


• Experience operating large-format printers and managing print room workflows.


• Ability to interpret and manage fabrication drawings and revision documentation.


• Effective communication skills to coordinate between departments and ensure document accuracy.


• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook, Word) and PDF software such as Bluebeam or Adobe Acrobat.


• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced production environment.


• Must adhere and comply with SME attendance and punctuality policy.


• Flexible to adjust into a swing shift as needed due to work demands or company growth (Current schedule 8:00am -5:00PM)

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand for extended periods while using a computer or reviewing documents.


• Occasional lifting of material samples, records, or equipment (typically up to 20 lbs).


• Periodic visits to fabrication shops and warehouse areas, requiring PPE (hard hat, safety glasses, hearing protection, and safety-toe shoes).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

• Primarily office-based within a fabrication facility or corporate office setting.


• Frequent communication with suppliers, vendors, and internal departments.


• Regular visits to fabrication and inventory control areas to monitor operations.


• Fast-paced, deadline-driven environment requiring adaptability and coordination across multiple teams.

Position Responsibilities