Senior Fabrication Lead - Laser & Turret Operations

Torrey Holistics; Dayton (TN); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Torrey Holistics seeks an hourly senior operator for the Sheet Metal Department to safely run two major fabrication machines, mentor juniors, and maintain quality and flow. You will lead process documentation, track metrics, and participate in CI initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to rotate across workstations while upholding 5S and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Qualified to run two major fabrication machines, including Laser, CNC, and Press Brake.
• Experience leading small teams.
• Clear written communication for process documentation and professional emails/memos.
• Professional verbal communication with customers and coworkers; technically accurate information sharing.
• Blueprint and drawing literacy.
• Strong product knowledge of BAC models and parts.
• Math proficiency: add/subtract/multiply/divide, fractional math, and fraction-to-decimal conversion.
• Competence with measuring tools: tape measure, micrometer, protractor.
• Basic maintenance and troubleshooting skills.
• Minimum 1 year of experience as a Sheet Metal Fabricator.
• Experience with CI tools and supporting root cause analysis for quality issues.
• Knowledge of hazards related to cranes, fixtures, and safety-sensitive zones.
• Proficiency in MS Excel and MS Access for updating data and producing metrics.

Responsibilities

• Own safety for yourself and your team; follow all rules and use required PPE.
• Operate two primary fabrication machines (e.g., Laser, CNC, Press Brake) for optimal throughput and first-pass yield.
• Complete daily/weekly maintenance checklist sign-offs.
• Uphold quality and process standards; meet department scrap-reduction goals.
• Train, mentor, and direct junior mechanics; provide floor leadership as needed.
• Understand department metrics; interpret and communicate results; update/post metrics.
• Complete accurate paperwork and online data entries.
• Capture and document processes to build team knowledge.
• Maintain 5S and a safe, orderly work area.
• Join CI activities and root-cause problem solving.
• Contribute to safety enhancements and new initiatives.
• Instruct others on precise methods and sustainable practices to reduce waste and energy use.
• Perform other duties as assigned by plant leadership.

Skills

Team leadership

Process documentation

Verbal communication

Written communication

Blueprint literacy

Math proficiency

Cross-functional collaboration

Safety awareness

Tools

Tape measure

Micrometer

Protractor

MS Excel

MS Access

Job description

Torrey Holistics seeks an hourly senior operator for the Sheet Metal Department to safely run two major fabrication machines, mentor juniors, and maintain quality and flow. You will lead process documentation, track metrics, and participate in CI initiatives.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong communication skills, and the ability to rotate across workstations while upholding 5S and safety standards.