Fabrication Lead (Machine Operator)

Overview

The primary role of the Fabrication Team Lead is to perform duties as required by a Supervisor/Senior Production Manager, to coordinate the assembly and fabrication of products, which may or may not require the use of sheet metal manipulation machinery.

Roles & Responsibilities

• Ensure crew is arriving on time, ready, and fit for duty at the start of each shift.

• Host a morning meeting with crew at start of shift to delegate work for the day.

• Ensure workers have proper material and tools to complete daily tasks.

• Establish methods with workers to meet work schedule deadlines.

• Ensure workers are wearing proper PPE and working in a safe manner. Review any job-related issues or safety concerns.

• Ensure quality of work is maintained to a high standard (Quality Control).

• Resolve any work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work.

• Ensure workers adhere to company rules, policies, and procedures.

• Manage inventory of material and consumables to prevent sudden shortages.

• Maintain prints and drawings, accurately redline changes.

• Completing required paperwork and maintaining accurate record keeping.

• Set goals and manage time efficiently.

• Demonstrate effective leadership skills, team building skills, and the ability to supervise and motivate effectively.

• Ability to read blueprints and program machining equipment to produce required parts.

• Ability to use metal working manipulation machinery (brake, shear, saw, punch, etc.).

• Organize department and keep department clean, also clean department at the end of each work day.

• Familiarize self with and/or request training concerning new equipment.

• Inspect equipment to ensure good working order.

• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code.

• Other duties as required.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset.

• 3 or more years’ experience as a production, construction, or fabrication lead.

• Fabrication experience preferred.

• Experience with rigging, fall arrest, forklifts, and scissor lifts are assets.

• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse, and transportation management.

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering, as well as inventory control of these items.

• Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code.

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.

• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization.

• Strong customer service orientation.

• Experience in metal working or forming is an asset.

• First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets.

• Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing from raw materials to finished product.

Working Conditions

• Commercial/Industrial environment.

• Manual dexterity required to use necessary tools.

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards.

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment).