Production Control Manager

RiseMe; California (MO); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Smith Ironworks, an AISC-certified fabricator, seeks a Production Control Manager to optimize production data flow from detailing to fabrication on the Southern California/Nevada projects. You will manage BOM imports, nesting, routings, and shop paperwork to ensure timely fabrication and shipping.

Ideal candidates have 3–5+ years in steel fabrication production control, with hands-on Tekla PowerFab/EPM experience and strong organizational skills. Benefits available.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with Tekla PowerFab/EPM production module
• Ability to read structural drawings, shop drawings, and BOMs
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication flow from cutting to shipping
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Strong data accuracy and follow-through
• Ability to coordinate with detailing, purchasing, management, and shop personnel

Responsibilities

• Import BOMs and CNC/KISS files into Tekla PowerFab
• Build combines and nests to optimize material usage
• Generate and manage routings, travelers, barcodes, and shop paperwork
• Advance items through workstations (saw, fit, weld, paint, shipping)
• Maintain real-time production status updates
• Manage steel inventory and material allocation based on job requirements
• Coordinate with detailing, purchasing, and production management on releases and priorities
• Run production, backlog, and labor reports for management
• Identify bottlenecks or production concerns early
• Maintain PowerFab data integrity (workstations, sequences, statuses, job setup)
• Support shipping with load lists and delivery documentation

Skills

Tekla PowerFab

EPM production module

Production scheduling

Shop data management

Reading drawings

Data accuracy

Tools

Tekla PowerFab

SDS/2 detailing output

Tekla Structures

Job description

Smith Ironworks is an AISC Certified Fabricator of structural and miscellaneous steel, serving commercial, industrial, and heavy-civil clients throughout Southern California and Nevada. Our shop operates using a Tekla PowerFab workflow, and accurate production data is a key part of how we schedule, fabricate, and ship work efficiently. We are looking for a Production Control Manager to help manage production data, support shop workflow, and ensure information moves accurately from detailing to the fabrication floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Import bills of material and CNC/KISS files from detailing into Tekla PowerFab
• Build combines and nests to optimize material usage, including stock and remnants
• Generate and manage routings, travelers, barcodes, and shop paperwork
• Advance items through workstations, including saw, fit, weld, paint, and shipping
• Maintain accurate real-time production status updates
• Manage steel inventory, stock levels, and material allocation based on job requirements
• Coordinate with detailing, purchasing, and production management regarding releases, shortages, and job priorities
• Run production, backlog, and labor reports for management
• Identify and communicate bottlenecks or production concerns early
• Maintain PowerFab data integrity, including workstations, sequences, statuses, and job setup
• Support shipping by preparing load lists, bundle tags, and delivery documentation

Required Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of experience in steel fabrication production control, scheduling, or shop data management
• Hands‑on experience with Tekla PowerFab/EPM production module required
• Ability to read structural drawings, shop drawings, and bills of material
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication flow, including cutting, fitting, welding, finishing, and shipping
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented
• Strong data accuracy and follow-through
• Ability to coordinate effectively with detailing, purchasing, management, and shop personnel

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience administering or configuring PowerFab, including workstations, statuses, or user setup
• Familiarity with Tekla Structures or SDS/2 detailing output
• Knowledge of AISC and AWS D1.1 standards
• Experience with nesting, optimization, and material management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

Why Join Smith Ironworks

• Established AISC Certified Fabricator with a steady and growing backlog
• Shop already operating on Tekla PowerFab
• Opportunity to take ownership of the production‑control process
• Direct communication with management and ownership
• Benefits available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k)

Smith Ironworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.