Structural Fabrication Lead

Accelera; Coatesville (Chester County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera Staffing seeks a Structural Fabrication Lead to spearhead daily production operations in a fast-paced fabrication environment, ensuring structural steel projects are executed with precision and efficiency. You will mentor your team and drive high-quality output while upholding safety and operational excellence.

In this hands-on role, you will direct workflows, optimize materials flow, teach welders and fitters, enforce AWS D1.1 standards, and collaborate with management to ensure

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of experience in industrial fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• Expertise in structural steel fabrication and reading complex fabrication drawings.
• Proven track record of leading or coordinating production crews in a shop environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to team leadership.
• Proficiency in interpreting welding symbols and quality inspection criteria.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily fabrication workflows to ensure production targets and project deadlines are consistently met.
• Coordinate the movement of materials and resources between departments to optimize shop throughput.
• Provide hands-on guidance to welders, fitters, and machine operators to ensure adherence to AWS D1.1 quality standards.
• Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks and equipment issues to maintain seamless production continuity.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by enforcing rigorous industrial safety protocols and best practices.
• Mentor junior team members to enhance their technical skills and professional growth within the facility.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with management regarding production status and resource needs.

Skills

Team leadership

Fabrication experience

Reading fabrication drawings

Welding symbol interpretation

Lean manufacturing

Job description

As a Structural Fabrication Lead, you will spearhead daily production operations, ensuring that structural steel projects are executed with precision and efficiency. You will act as a pivotal mentor to your team, driving high-quality output while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

About the Role

As a Structural Fabrication Lead, you will spearhead daily production operations, ensuring that structural steel projects are executed with precision and efficiency. You will act as a pivotal mentor to your team, driving high-quality output while fostering a culture of safety and operational excellence in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

Responsibilities

• Direct daily fabrication workflows to ensure production targets and project deadlines are consistently met.
• Coordinate the movement of materials and resources between departments to optimize shop throughput.
• Provide hands-on guidance to welders, fitters, and machine operators to ensure adherence to AWS D1.1 quality standards.
• Troubleshoot operational bottlenecks and equipment issues to maintain seamless production continuity.
• Champion a proactive safety culture by enforcing rigorous industrial safety protocols and best practices.
• Mentor junior team members to enhance their technical skills and professional growth within the facility.
• Maintain clear, consistent communication with management regarding production status and resource needs.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• 3–7 years of experience in industrial fabrication or heavy manufacturing.
• Demonstrated expertise in structural steel fabrication and reading complex fabrication drawings.
• Proven track record of leading or coordinating production crews in a shop environment.
• Strong problem-solving abilities and a hands-on approach to team leadership.
• Proficiency in interpreting welding symbols and quality inspection criteria.

Preferred Skills

• Prior experience specifically within beam and column structural steel environments.
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing principles to improve shop efficiency.
• Experience operating overhead cranes, rigging, and heavy material handling systems.
• Familiarity with CNC beam line equipment and automated fabrication technology.