xPL Fabrication Crew Leader - 2nd Shift

Turner Construction Co; Decatur (AL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Turner Construction Company is seeking a Fabrication Crew Lead to direct daily fabrication activities within a structural steel manufacturing environment. You will supervise welders, fitters and helpers, ensuring schedules, quality and safety standards are met.

Lead teams, coordinate with project staff, and drive continuous improvement on the shop floor. You will collaborate with the project team to develop sequences, recover schedules when needed, and ensure compliance with EH&S and jobsite

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of fabrication, welding or fitting experience and at least 1 year in foreperson or supervisory roles.
• Thorough understanding of welding standards (AWS, CWI) and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read, interpret manufacturing documents, drawings and project schedules.
• Strong planning, coordination and leadership capabilities.
• Commitment to safety and ability to mentor crew members.

Responsibilities

• Direct and coordinate daily fabrication activities for welders, fitters and helpers.
• Lead and supervise fabrication, welding and fitting trades to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Plan ahead with project team to sequence work and ensure material delivery.
• Oversee safety, conduct pre-task planning and resolve production issues.
• Maintain documentation such as time sheets, production sheets and NCRs as required.

Skills

Leadership

Planning & Scheduling

Communication

Quality control

Problem solving

Job description

PositionDescription:
TheFabrication Crew Lead is responsible for directing and coordinating the dailyactivities of fabrication personnel within a structural steel manufacturingenvironment. This position serves as the frontline leader for welders, fitters,fabrication helpers, and mechanical fitters while ensuring productionschedules, quality standards, and safety expectations are achieved.
EssentialDuties & Key Responsibilities:
Function as working foreperson while leading and supervising fabrication, welding and fitting trade employees
Foster workplace environment where all people demonstrate the highest standards of care of each other using xPL/Turner’s Active Caring philosophy with teams, subcontractors, and clients.
Review manufacturing documents and coordinate and plan Fabrication, Welding and Fitting manufacturing ahead of work going in place, monitor productivity and ensure work is completed according to schedule.
Oversee and make decisions related to performance of work and review department production needs with project staff for logistics, organization, plant layout, equipment, quality control, and workforce utilization.
Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications and lead team to complete fabrications and integration.
Collaborate with project team to create schedules and determine sequencing of work. Develop and implement recovery strategies to maintain project schedule, as required.
Collaborate with project team for scheduling and expediting delivery of materials and equipment.
Investigate and document resolution of issues within assigned scope of work.
Work closely with Superintendent to resolve department problems related to procedures, precedence, design clarifications, adequate labor, equipment schedule, and other related matters.
Walk with inspectors for inspections, document inspectors’ comments in Non-Conformance Reports (NCR) or other required reports, fix deficiencies (prior to putting work in place), and document corrections made to deficiencies.
Review, complete, and submit as required daily documentation for time sheets, production sheets, extra work tickets and safety paperwork.
Collaborate with Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) and Quality Control teams for overall site safety and quality programs.
Guide assigned Trade teams to conduct and participate in daily Pre-Task Plans.
Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors comply with xPL standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security.
Ensure teams fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.
Remind team of safety expectations and oversee team’s operation of equipment, use of safety protocols, selection of appropriate equipment for performing work.
Supervise and develop assigned Trade employees, provide feedback and discipline as needed, and complete or provide input on performance appraisals and Career Development Qualification (CDQ) assessments and development recommendations.
Manage employee matters with discretion and engage with Trades Managers and local Human Resources as needed to resolve problems.
Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations.
Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees.
Participate in external interviews for fabrication, welding and fitting positions and provide feedback on candidates to interviewer lead.
May operate equipment including forklifts, telehandlers, backhoe, skid steer, compactors, and construction hoist.
May engage in activities requiring operation of project or personal vehicle.
Other activities, duties, and responsibilities as assigned.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience required in fabrication, welding or fitting and minimum of 1 year of foreperson, team lead, or supervisory experience, or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience
  Thorough understand of welding standards (AWS, CWI, etc.), fabrication techniques and ability to teach crew members industry standard methods.
  Must have and maintain active OSHA 30-hour certification or willing to pursue certification
  Ability to lead, delegate, engage with and motivate teams
  Strong planning and analysis skills
  Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems
  Ability to read, understand, and interpret manufacturing and fabrication documents, drawings, specifications, scopes of work, and project schedule to execute work activities
  Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills with ability to apply active listening skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management
  Basic computer skills to utilize company and project applications (e.g., smart phone/iPad)
  Proficient knowledge of Environmental Health Safety (EH&S) processes and regulations
  Ability to develop team members and deliver performance feedback
  Ability to accommodate night and weekend work as needed

Turner is an Equal Opportunity Employer —minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity.

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