Shop Lead- Sheet Metal Fabrication

Skillforce; Capitol Heights (MD); On-site; USD 36,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Health savings account

Life insurance

Paid time off

Employee referral program

Job summary

Skillforce has teamed up with a leading commercial roofing company to find a skilled Shop Lead- Sheet Metal Fabrication. This is a full-time, direct hire position based out of Capitol Heights, MD.

We are looking for a dependable Sheet Metal Fabricator to manage the fabrication shop and support the fabrication of sheet metal components for commercial construction projects. The role requires hands-on fabrication with measurements, machinery, and technical drawings.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication, metalworking, or a related trade.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Comfortable using fabrication machinery and hand tools.
• Strong understanding of measurements, layouts, and basic fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings or shop plans.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a production-oriented environment.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and willing to learn.

Responsibilities

• Train, mentor and oversee the sheet metal fabrication team.
• Measure, mark, cut, bend, notch, and punch sheet metal according to project requirements.
• Operate equipment such as hydraulic shears, folding machines, notchers, punches, and Iron Worker machinery.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, layouts, measurements, and specifications.
• Inspect completed pieces to ensure accuracy, quality, and proper fit.
• Track fabrication progress and communicate workload or scheduling needs with the production team.
• Maintain organized records and documentation related to fabrication work.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and work with supervisors and coworkers to resolve problems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company and jobsite safety procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Measurements

Shop drawings

Problem-solving

Communication

Multi-tasking

Safety-minded

Reliability

Willing to learn

Tools

Hydraulic shears

Folding machines

Notchers

PUNCHES

Iron Worker machinery

Job description

Skillforce has teamed up with a leading commercial roofing company to find a skilled Shop Lead- Sheet Metal Fabrication.

This is a full-time, direct hire position based out of Capitol Heights, MD.

We are looking for a dependable Sheet Metal Fabricator to manage the fabrication shop and support the fabrication of sheet metal components for commercial construction projects. This position is ideal for someone with hands-on fabrication experience who is comfortable working with measurements, machinery, and technical drawings.

• $26-$30/hr
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Employee referral program
• Train, mentor and oversee the sheet metal fabrication team.
• Measure, mark, cut, bend, notch, and punch sheet metal according to project requirements.
• Operate equipment such as hydraulic shears, folding machines, notchers, punches, and Iron Worker machinery.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, layouts, measurements, and specifications.
• Inspect completed pieces to ensure accuracy, quality, and proper fit.
• Track fabrication progress and communicate workload or scheduling needs with the production team.
• Maintain organized records and documentation related to fabrication work.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and work with supervisors and coworkers to resolve problems.
• Maintain a clean and organized work area.
• Follow all company and jobsite safety procedures.

Sheet Metal Fabrication Shoe Lead Qualifications

• Previous experience in sheet metal fabrication, metalworking, or a related trade.
• Previous leadership experience.
• Comfortable using fabrication machinery and hand tools.
• Strong understanding of measurements, layouts, and basic fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and understand technical drawings or shop plans.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Good problem-solving and communication skills.
• Able to manage multiple tasks in a production-oriented environment.
• Reliable, safety-minded, and willing to learn.