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Kinsley Steel, Inc.

Steel Fabrication Lead - 1st Shift

Kinsley Steel, Inc., Richmond

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Are you ready to take your career to new heights? Join our team at Kinsley Steel, Inc. as a Fabrication Lead. You will have the opportunity to operate state-of-the-art equipment and be an essential part of our professional and customer-centric team.Take the next step in your career and apply today to be a part of a forward-thinking company that values high performance and flexibility in a fast-paced environment. You can get great benefits such as Medical, Dental, Vision, 401(k), Life Insurance, Competitive Salary, and Paid Time Off.Kinsley Steel, Inc.: Our MissionSince 1985, Kinsley Steel has been delivering unmatched quality steel on time and on budget. Our certified and highly-skilled teams specialize in structural steel design, engineering, detailing, fabrication, erection and retrofit to existing structural members.The Fabrication Lead is responsible for providing leadership and support towards continuous improvement in safety, quality, and production in the fabrication area.DAILY RESPONSIBILITIESWork with Shop Foreman and other department leads to determine and facilitate most efficient ways to meet production goals and delivery deadlinesDirectly supervise fitters and welders while demonstrating and enforcing commitment to all company, safety and quality policiesDelegate and assign workloads to maximize productionAssist fitters and welders with any fabrication related issues, such as: drawing concerns/questions, tips, techniques, safety, etc.Communicate with Shop Foreman and other department leads about meeting important deadlines and changes to schedules on a consistent basisCoordinate and communicate with maintenance to proactively keep equipment in a working stateSet clear and reasonable goals and expectations for employees, while giving and taking feedback to create an open communication relationshipWork alongside with QC Department to ensure all AISC quality standards are met and maintainedAssist Shop Foreman with various tasks including but not limited to interviewing prospective employees, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, timecards, training new employees, and providing ideas and feedback to employee's issues/concernsPerform other duties as requiredREQUIREMENTSMust have knowledge of structural steel materials, Fitting layout and fabrication, Welding and material handlingKnowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards is requiredWorks in compliance with Kinsley's safety policies and proceduresMust have at least 3 years' experience successfully leading a steel fabrication teamMust be flexible to work any schedule needed including overtime and Saturdays as neededEqual Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a Drug Free Workplace where post-offer applicants and employees are subject to testing for marijuana, cocaine, opioids, amphetamines, PCP, and alcohol when criteria is met as outlined in our policies.Kinsley Steel, Inc. is a participant in the Federal E-Verify Program.