Senior Fabrication Supervisor - Lead CNC, Laser & Welding

Jobot; Appleton (WI); On-site; USD 96,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced 1st Shift Fabrication Supervisor to lead day-to-day fabrication operations in Appleton, WI. This hands-on leadership role requires strong knowledge of metal fabrication, blueprints, and safe, cost-aware production planning.

You will guide a team, optimize labor and equipment, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing or fabrication, proficiency with laser cutting, CNC, press brakes, welding, and tooling, and a track record

Qualifications

• 7+ years in equipment manufacturing or fabrication.
• Strong knowledge of metal fabrication processes and equipment.
• Hands-on with laser cutting, CNC equipment, press brakes, welding, tooling, and fixtures.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, specifications, and tolerances.
• Proven ability to lead, train, coach, and hold production employees accountable.
• Experience planning production, setting priorities, and optimizing labor and equipment.
• Understanding of safety, quality, cost control, and continuous improvement.
• Associate degree in a mechanical or electrical field preferred, or equivalent applicable experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily fabrication operations and keep production and shipping plans on track.
• Plan and prioritize workloads, manpower, equipment utilization, and workflow.
• Lead and develop fabrication employees through training, coaching, and hands-on technical support.
• Provide technical guidance around laser cutting, CNC equipment, press brakes, welding, tooling, and fixtures.
• Troubleshoot production issues and implement recovery plans when schedules fall behind.
• Ensure teams accurately interpret drawings, specifications, and tolerances for fabricated metal assemblies.
• Drive continuous improvement focused on efficiency, quality, throughput, and cost.
• Support department budgets, capital improvements, and vendor/contractor coordination.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient fabrication environment.

Skills

Leadership

Production planning

Blueprint reading

Safety & quality

Troubleshooting

Continuous improvement

Team coaching

Education

Associate degree in mechanical or electrical field

Tools

Laser cutting

CNC equipment

Press brakes

Welding

Tooling

Fixtures

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced 1st Shift Fabrication Supervisor to lead day-to-day fabrication operations in Appleton, WI. This hands-on leadership role requires strong knowledge of metal fabrication, blueprints, and safe, cost-aware production planning.

You will guide a team, optimize labor and equipment, and drive continuous improvement. The ideal candidate has 7+ years in manufacturing or fabrication, proficiency with laser cutting, CNC, press brakes, welding, and tooling, and a track record