Shop Technical Lead - Hands-On Fabrication Leader

SF Metalworks; Colusa (CA); Sur place; USD 55 000 - 69 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

PTO

8 Paid Holidays

Medical, Dental + Vision coverage

Life Insurance

401(k) Retirement Plan

Résumé du poste

SF Metalworks in Colusa, CA is seeking a Shop Technical Lead who blends strong fabrication expertise with hands-on leadership to drive safe, efficient, and high-quality output on the shop floor.

This role focuses on hands-on leadership, reviewing plans, coordinating with management, and mentoring fabricators, welders, CNC operators, and production staff to meet project timelines and standards.

Qualifications

• 5-7+ years of experience in metal fabrication or a related field.
• 3+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, architectural metal fabrication, decorative metalwork, and metalworking equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, CAD files, and 2D/3D technical drawings.
• Experience leading and developing a production team in a hands-on environment.

Responsabilités

• Lead, mentor, and support fabricators, welders, CNC operators, and production staff.
• Provide practical, on-the-floor coaching and guidance.
• Assign team members to projects based on production priorities and project needs.
• Conduct regular check-ins and identify training and development opportunities.
• Lead by example in craftsmanship, organization, safety, and professionalism.
• Review plans, shop drawings, and project details to understand how custom assemblies should be built.
• Track production progress and adjust priorities as needed to keep projects moving.
• Maintain an organized and efficient shop floor.
• Coordinate with Project Management and Installation teams to support deliveries and installations.
• Monitor shop capacity, schedules, and labor tracking.
• Provide hands-on fabrication support when projects require additional technical expertise.
• Apply strong knowledge of welding, architectural metal fabrication, decorative metals, and metalworking equipment.
• Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, CAD files, and 2D and 3D technical drawings.
• Troubleshoot fabrication challenges and provide practical solutions.
• Help ensure finished products meet project specifications and quality standards.
• Perform hands-on quality checks throughout the fabrication process and address issues promptly.

Connaissances

Leadership

Problem-solving

Blueprint reading

Team development

Time management

Quality assurance

Google Workspace proficiency

Reading CAD/blueprints

Welding knowledge

Formation

High school diploma or equivalent

Outils

CAD software

CNC equipment

ISO 9000 QA familiarity

Time tracking tools (Fulcrum)

Description du poste

SF Metalworks in Colusa, CA is seeking a Shop Technical Lead who blends strong fabrication expertise with hands-on leadership to drive safe, efficient, and high-quality output on the shop floor.

This role focuses on hands-on leadership, reviewing plans, coordinating with management, and mentoring fabricators, welders, CNC operators, and production staff to meet project timelines and standards.