Fabrication Supervisor

Company: Disability Solutions
Location: Rochester
Posted on: May 6, 2024

Job Description:

Position Basic Purpose:The fabrication supervisor oversees a crew of fabricators and laborers through specific operations. This includes multiple types and styles of stamping, cutting, bending, deburring, brazing, plating and powder coating. The manager is responsible for ensuring top quality of manufacture scopes while continually assessing whether improvements can be made. All work is to be made per schedule.Main Accountabilities:

• Supervises a crew of up to 40 employees and prioritizes work.
• Reads and follows plans, material lists and guidelines and applies necessary timelines.
• Conducts daily fabrication meetings.
• Understands blueprints.
• Completes required paperwork in a timely manner.
• Organizes, supervises, leads and trains employees to complete projects within established guidelines and time frames.
• Enforces all company safety policies and procedures.
• Enforces all client-required safety policies and procedures.
• Complies with all company policies and procedures and safety requirements, including crewmember discipline and documentation.
• Observes machine operation to detect workpiece defects or machine malfunction.
• Attends operation meetings as required.
• Ensures work is done within AS9000 guidelines.Requested Knowledge, Competencies and Abilities:
• Qualifications include:
• A minimum of 5 years of experience in shop floor management
• Bachelor's degree preferred but Associates degree with experience okay
• High end custom metal fabrication knowledge including: CNC turrets (preferably Trumpfs), press-brakes, and manual punch-presses
• Scheduling manpower
• Systems compliance
• Superior communication skills
• Working knowledge of Excel, Word and PowerPoint
• Dynamic adjustment while understanding fabrication techniques and employees competence levels
• Expert blueprint reading skills (GD&T, sections, views, etc.)
• Able to use micrometers, calipers and height gages
• Progressively thinking to help maximize efficiencies and cost
• Problem solving skills
• Tenacious, persistent, positive attitude
• Eager to help, train, and lean
• LEAN 6S methods a plus
• AS9000 knowledge a plus
• Competencies:
• Collaboration Skills
• Customer/Client Focus
• Decision Making
• Leadership
• Communication Proficiency
• Ethical Conduct
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Thoroughness
• Time ManagementWorking conditionsWhile performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to fumes or airborne particles, moving mechanical parts and vibration. The employee is occasionally exposed to a variety of extreme conditions at the shop. The noise level in the work environment can be loud. Physical requirementsThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, and bending all day. The employee must be able to lift up to 40LBS as needed sometimes multiple times a day. Direct reportsThe position directly supervises employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees, planning, assigning and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.Mersen is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer committed to a diverse work force and a safe and healthy work environment for all employees.

Keywords: Disability Solutions, Irondequoit , Fabrication Supervisor, Other , Rochester, New York