Supervisor - Fabrication and Maintenance

Viking Group, Inc.; Denver (CO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Viking Group, Inc. seeks a Fabrication Supervisor for the second shift to oversee shop floor activities in production, quality control, and safety. The role focuses on meeting delivery schedules, maintaining labor efficiency, and controlling costs.

The supervisor monitors daily output, supports equipment maintenance, and provides hands-on assistance when needed to sustain workflow. Strong leadership and safety culture are essential for this position.

Qualifications

• Supervise fabrication shop floor operations and workforce.
• Maintain safety, housekeeping, and compliance with standards.
• Ability to troubleshoot issues and drive corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and training across fabrication areas.
• Coordinate with Customer Service and Warehouse to ensure on-time delivery.
• Maintain safety, quality, and government/company standards.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives for efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot issues, identify root causes, implement solutions.
• Monitor schedules and resolve bottlenecks to meet standards.
• Supervise staff, manage overtime, and allocate resources.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and setup as needed.
• Operate fabrication machinery to maintain workflow.
• Operate PIV equipment including forklifts.
• Perform welding to join components and repair defects.
• Train staff on safe operation of machinery and PIVs.
• Handle loading/unloading and prepare bundles for shipment.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Welding

Machinery operation

PIV operation

Quality control

Safety management

Continuous improvement

Production planning

Tools

Fabrication machinery

Forklifts (PIV)

Job description

The Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all shop floor activities related to production, quality control, and safety during the second shift. This role ensures delivery schedules are met while maintaining labor efficiency and cost control.

The supervisor monitors daily production output to meet established standards, supports equipment maintenance, and provides hands-on assistance when necessary.

In addition to managing personnel and workflow, the position includes operating fabrication machinery, driving Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV), performing welding tasks as needed, and training employees in the safe and efficient use of machinery and industrial vehicles.

The supervisor plays a key role in fostering a culture of safety, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

Major Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, guidance, and training in all fabrication areas, including equipment, software, and company policies and procedures.
• Coordinate daily with Customer Service and Warehouse to ensure on-time delivery and maintain high customer service standards.
• Maintain strict compliance with safety, housekeeping, and all government and company standards.
• Lead and support continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and quality.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues, identify root causes, implement solutions, and prevent recurrence.
• Monitor production schedules, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure output meets established standards.
• Supervise assigned employees, manage overtime needs, and allocate resources effectively.
• Perform basic machine maintenance and equipment setup functions.
• Operate fabrication machinery as needed to maintain workflow continuity.
• Operate Powered Industrial Vehicles (PIV), such as forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Perform welding operations to join metal components to pipe(s) including repairing weld defects or damaged fittings to ensure leak-proof standards.
• Train employees in the safe and efficient operation of fabrication machinery and industrial vehicles (including PIVs).
• Perform loading/unloading materials and preparing bundles for shipment using PIVs such as combi-lift when necessary.
• Provide coverage for additional responsibilities during manager’s absence and handle other tasks as required to meet company and customer needs.