Production Control Manager

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical

Dental

Vision

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401(k)

Job summary

Smith Ironworks in Hesperia, CA is seeking a Production Control Manager to oversee production data, support shop workflow, and ensure information flows accurately from detailing to fabrication. The role focuses on optimization, scheduling, and inventory control in a fast-paced steel fabrication environment.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years of experience in steel fabrication production control, hands-on Tekla PowerFab, and a strong ability to read shop drawings.

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.
• Ability to read structural drawings, shop drawings, and bills of material.
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication flow from cutting to shipping.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented; strong data accuracy.

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 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 documents.

Skills

Experience in steel fabrication

Tekla PowerFab

Reading drawings

Production scheduling

Data accuracy

Coordination with teams

Tools

Tekla PowerFab/EPM

Job description

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Production Control Manager

Management Smith Ironworks, Hesperia, CA, US

11 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.