Tube Mill - Fabrication Lead - 2nd Shift

IEA; Kenosha (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

IEA Kenosha Plant seeks a Fabrication Lead for the 2nd shift to supervise the fabrication crew and drive production efficiency. You will plan, direct, and monitor work in the Fabrication and Tube Mill area, ensuring quality and on-time delivery while adhering to safety and ISO standards.

Responsibilities include leading the team, coordinating with engineering and planning, maintaining equipment, training staff, and managing labor and material costs.

Qualifications

• Five or more years of fabrication experience, some as a lead/supervisor.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Forklift operator certification is required.
• Valid driver’s license.
• First Responder Training completed.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-time completion of the manufacturing schedule.
• Manage workload and propose staffing/hours to management.
• Report on KPIs for the fabrication tower.
• Coordinate with engineering on drawing/design issues and ECRs.
• Refine and capture material and labor requirements with Methods and Inventory.
• Train staff to maintain proficiency across fabrication tasks.

Skills

Leadership

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Shop drawings

Safety awareness

Excel

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift certification

Job description

Tube Mill - Fabrication Lead - 2nd Shift# Tube Mill - Fabrication Lead - 2nd ShiftHot JobIEA Kenosha Plant - Kenosha, WI 53144## OverviewSalary Range$32.02## Description**Job Summary**The Fabrication Lead provides area leadership and direct supervision while serving as the lead worker to Fabrication crew members on shift. The Lead receives limited direction from Operations Manager and Director of Operations develops work plans by combining long-term company strategies with specific assignments and resolves most problems independently. The Lead is responsible for the quality and quantity of all work in the Fabrication/ Tube Mill area and is expected to follow 6s principles and constantly monitor and help control labor and material costs.**Essential Duties and Responsibilities**include the following with other duties assigned as necessary* Responsible for on-time completion of manufacturing schedule.* Manage workload and make staffing or hours proposals to management.* Report on Key Performance Indicators at towers.* Work with engineering or submit ECR change to resolve any drawing and design issues.* Works with Methods and Inventory Manager to refine and capture all material and labor requirements.* Upholds work rules, assist and counsel’s employees, and initiates disciplinary measures as needed.* Monitors all work-in-progress and spot-checks completed jobs to ensure that specifications are met.* Advises Planning and Management on Fabrication area issues or delays.* Troubleshoots all Fabrication area equipment and machinery problems; directs repairs.* Trains (or oversees training of) all employees to maintain staff proficiency in all area tasks.* Create and maintain operating perdures and training rosters.* Ensures that work areas, equipment and other tools of the trade are clean and properly maintained.* Ensuring manufacturing supplies are maintained.* Works in a safe manner at all times, ensures that safety rules are followed without exception and participates fully in any and all Company safety programs.* Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.* Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.**Physical Demands*** Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 100 (infrequently), 50 (frequently).* Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body; occasional climbing or sitting.* Working at heights off the ground up to 10 feet.* Vision requirements - Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.**Work Environment*** Work location: Fabrication Department/Tube Mill and I.E.A facility.* Personal protective equipment requirement - Company-supplied, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves and ear protection.## Qualifications**Position Requirements*** Key skills, abilities and knowledge + Ability to communicate and work with others and lead immediate subordinates. + Ability to organize and direct work activities in a fast-paced, shop environment. + Working knowledge of the standard practices and methods of fabrication. + Ability to read and understand shop drawings and blueprints. + Knowledge of fabrication equipment, material characteristics and structural fundamentals. + Skill in using and maintaining fabrication equipment and related tools of the machines. + Knowledge of occupational hazards and the ability to follow safe work practices. + Basic knowledge of PC programs, Excel, Word and Outlook* Experiential: Five or more years of fabrication experience, some as a lead/supervisor.* Educational: High school diploma or GED.* Certificates, Licenses: Forklift operator certification.* Valid Driver’s Licenses.* Has completed First Responder Training.Shift: 1:30pm - 12:00am, Monday through ThursdayOvertime on Friday and Saturday***IEA is an equal employment opportunity employer. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified persons, without regard to race, sex, color, disability, national origin, age, religion, union affiliation, sexual orientation, veteran status, citizenship, gender identity, and/or expression, or other status protected by law. If you require any reasonable adjustments to accommodate health condition or disability, please let us know. Your journey with us matters.***