Welding & Fabrication Shop Lead: Design & Production

H&S Fencing & Supply; Town of Highland (WI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

H&S Fence & Supply in Wisconsin is seeking a Welding & Fabrication Shop Manager to lead our manufacturing operation. You will guide the shop team, drive production flow, design and price custom projects, and improve processes for profitability.

Responsibilities include leading welding/fabrication, planning daily output, ensuring safety and quality, and mentoring welders. SolidWorks and CNC know-how are essential.

Qualifications

• Welding and fabrication experience with leadership roles.
• Experience pricing custom fabrication projects and performing takeoffs.
• Ability to read and create shop drawings and CAD designs.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the welding and fabrication team.
• Plan and prioritize daily and weekly shop production.
• Hold employees accountable for quality, productivity, and safety.
• Train and develop welders and fabricators.
• Read and create fabrication drawings.
• Use SolidWorks for product design and shop drawings.
• Estimate material, labor, and production time for custom projects.
• Price custom fabrication projects profitably.
• Order and manage steel and shop materials.
• Monitor material usage, labor hours, and production costs.
• Build and improve jigs, fixtures, and manufacturing processes.
• Maintain quality standards across finished products.
• Coordinate with sales and management on scheduling and customer projects.
• Help develop new products and improve existing designs.

Skills

Leadership

Shop management

Pricing & estimating

Production planning

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Accountability

Ownership

Tools

SolidWorks

CAD software

CNC machinery

Job description

H&S Fence & Supply in Wisconsin is seeking a Welding & Fabrication Shop Manager to lead our manufacturing operation. You will guide the shop team, drive production flow, design and price custom projects, and improve processes for profitability.

Responsibilities include leading welding/fabrication, planning daily output, ensuring safety and quality, and mentoring welders. SolidWorks and CNC know-how are essential.