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Lead Fabricator

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LEAD FABRICATOR (1st and 2nd Shift)

Our client is an industry-leading Machine Manufacturer serving the plastics industry. Established for over 40 years, the client is a privately-owned and operated business designing and building custom thermoforming machinery. Our client is experiencing growth and is looking to attract talented and motivated individuals to join their team.

ABOUT THE JOB:

Rate of Pay: $25.00 to $30.00 per hour (paid weekly) Overtime Rate: $37.50 to $45.00 per hour

1st

Shift Schedule: Monday thru Friday -

7:00am to 3:30pm

Overtime always available; paid breaks

2nd Shift Schedule: Monday thru Friday -

3:45pm to 12:15pm

Overtime always available; paid breaks

JOB SUMMARY: Our client is looking for a strong fabricator/welder with supervisory experience who, after an introductory training period of hands-on production work, would transition into a lead role. The Lead Fabricator is a full-time teammate who can lead and assist team members to meet production goals with a focus on quality and safety, along with training and mentoring co-workers to become better fabricators and welders. The primary tasks to oversee consist of building machine frames and components out of structural steel and tearing down completed machines in preparation for painting and shipping. This leader must have the ability to delegate tasks among crews and follow up on assignments to assure quality standards and production timelines are met.

Fabrication/welding and continual learning of machine designs and components

Lead and coordinate fabrication, welding, and component assembly tasks

Monitor teammate performance and offer teaching moments

Assure quality of manufactured and assembled items

Remain on target with operational schedules and company objectives

Communicate with peers to maximize workflow efficiencies

Maintain a safe working environment free of hazards and equipment concerns

Assure teammates are motivated and engaged in their work efforts

BENEFITS:

Heavy promoting from within; multiple career progression paths

Annual performance review and rate increase

Earned vacation time and paid holidays

Health coverage available

Purchase assistance for required personal equipment

Teammate appreciation events

Referral pay for referring a friend or colleague

Teammate assistance programs

Good work-life balance including overtime choices

Profit sharing available upon reaching qualified service time

Reimbursement for qualified technical training

Easily accessible and modern facility

Clean environment with well-maintained equipment

Stability of industry-leading company in business over 40 years

Equal opportunity employer; trade school graduates and veterans encouraged

DESIRED SKILLS:

Minimum of 4 years of fabrication experience with various metals

Basic understanding of Microsoft Outlook and Word

Can communicate, problem-solve and have strong attention to detail

Ability to prepare work plans and fabrication layouts

Ability to read and interpret engineering blueprints

Proficient in welding and fabrication skills

Working knowledge of saw, shear, drill press, forklift and overhead crane are all a plus

Bilingual applicants encouraged (English + Spanish)

Company DescriptionJust In Time Staffing seeks to pair top candidates with opportunities that will be mutually beneficial for both them and the employers.Company DescriptionJust In Time Staffing seeks to pair top candidates with opportunities that will be mutually beneficial for both them and the employers.