Production Control Manager

Robar Enterprises, Inc.; Hesperia (CA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

Paid time off and holidays

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Smith Ironworks is seeking a Production Control Manager in Hesperia, CA to oversee production data and optimize shop workflow throughout the fabrication process.

You will ensure accurate information moves from detailing to fabrication, coordinating with detailing, purchasing and shop personnel across multiple stages.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years in steel fabrication production control or shop data.
• Hands-on Tekla PowerFab/EPM production module experience.
• Ability to read structural/shop drawings and BOMs.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication flow (cutting to shipping).
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Strong data accuracy and follow-through.
• Coordinate with detailing, purchasing and shop personnel.

Responsibilities

• Import BOM and CNC/KISS files into Tekla PowerFab.
• Create nests to optimize material use and manage stock.
• Generate routings, travelers, barcodes, and shop paperwork.
• Move items through workstations: saw, fit, weld, paint, shipping.
• Maintain real-time production status updates.
• Manage steel inventory and material allocation by job.
• Coordinate releases, shortages, and priorities with teams.
• Run production, backlog, and labor reports for management.
• Bottlenecks and production concerns communicated early.
• Maintain PowerFab data integrity across workstations and statuses.

Skills

Attention to detail

Data accuracy

Cross-functional coordination

Bilingual English/Spanish

Tools

Tekla PowerFab

Tekla EPM

SDS/2

PowerFab administration

Job description

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Production Control Manager

Management Smith Ironworks, Hesperia, CA, US

17 days ago Requisition ID: 1669

Salary Range: $75,000.00 To $80,000.00 Annually

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.