Assistant Metal Shop Supervisor

Job Duties:

ShowFab is looking for an organized and highly motivated Assistant Supervisor to support our metal shop staff. 

A qualified candidate should minimally possess the following skills and abilities:

  • Have a strong background in metal fabrication and welding processes in a diverse range of materials.
  • Ability to collaborate with the Department Supervisor and Project Management team in developing bids for projects requiring Metal Shop support.
  • Ability to coordinate with our Technical Design team to select materials and approaches that fit within time and budgetary constraints
  • Provide strong leadership and management to a team of approximately 5–15 employees, delegating daily responsibilities across multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Have strong communication skills to all for coordination of workflows with other Department Supervisors.
  • Ability to read shop drawings to ensure accurate layout and execution. Verify receipt of proper materials and hardware.
  • Ability to manage and order inventory and consumable items.
  • Ability to maintain and repair equipment as necessary.
  • Ability to develop new production techniques and training programs.
  • Have a familiar understanding of Welding Codes.
  • Create, update, and implement Welding Procedures and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) to uphold quality and consistency.

Daily Tasks may include, but not limited to:

  • Quality control and inspection of products and processes
  • Determining appropriate welding processes for fabrication that fit scope, timeline and budgets.
  • Assign crew to projects daily and scale crew appropriately to be in line with workload.
  • Supervision and training of employees in various weld processes.
  • Mentoring of entry level employees, interns, and apprentices to diversify talent pool
  • Review design packages and comment on fabrications methods and time assessment
  • Ensure that all team members are following company safety protocols.
  • Foster a positive work environment through team engagement, acknowledgment of achievements, and conflict resolution.
  • Identify production challenges that require attention.
  • Attend staff and job related production meetings.

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: 

  • Range $39.22 – $48.71  per hour commensurate with experience
  • This is a union position that will work under a CBA with IATSE Local 21.  Importantly, applicants are not required to be current members of the union to apply but shall work towards joining the union.

Benefits:

  • Medical, Dental, Vision, Annuity, Pension, Sick/PTO, Vacation

Schedule:

ShowFab operates within a very demanding field with hard deadlines and short turnaround times. This is a physically demanding position and is the backbone of the Metal Shop. Overtime and weekend work is frequently offered and necessary to meet deadlines. 

  • 8-hour shift
  • Day shift
  • Overtime
  • Weekend availability

Education:

  • High school or equivalent

Experience:

  • 10 years experience in welding and metal fabrication
  • 5 years experience in a management role.

Work Location: In person

ShowFab is  an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.

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