Position Overview
Key Responsibilities
Daily Build Execution
Supervise daily execution of prototype, FOK, engineering validation, and other designated pre-production builds
Translate priorities established by the Engineering Build Manager into clear daily work assignments and sequence activities across welders, fabricators, fitters, assemblers, and other assigned personnel
Monitor progress throughout the shift and adjust labor assignments to address changing priorities, constraints, and build conditions
Ensure employees understand the work scope, current engineering requirements, sequence, and acceptance criteria before beginning work
Maintain accurate visibility to work completed, work in process, constraints, rework, and outstanding issues and escalate schedule or execution risks promptly
Welding & Fabrication Supervision
Provide practical oversight of welding, fitting, fabrication, metalworking, assembly, and related build activities
Ensure fabrication work is performed in accordance with approved drawings, specifications, weld requirements, tolerances, and procedures
Verify personnel use the correct materials, components, consumables, tooling, fixtures, and equipment
Monitor fit-up, alignment, dimensional condition, weld preparation, workmanship, distortion, and assembly quality
Identify conditions that may create excessive rework, poor fit, unsafe work, or quality defects and engage the appropriate technical owner
Ensure personnel do not independently alter geometry, dimensions, materials, weld requirements, or design intent without engineering approval
Drawing Compliance & Issue Escalation
Ensure build personnel work from the latest approved drawings, redlines, specifications, BOM information, and authorized instructions
Review drawings and build documentation with employees to clarify execution requirements and verify understanding
Stop work and escalate when drawings, dimensions, specifications, materials, or instructions are unclear, conflicting, incomplete, or impractical
Identify fabrication, fit-up, assembly, material, tooling, and documentation problems as they occur and ensure they are communicated to the Engineering Build Manager
Prevent undocumented make-it-fit corrections, unauthorized modifications, obsolete documentation, and permanent workarounds
Safety, Quality & Shop Discipline
Maintain direct accountability for safe work practices within the engineering build area and stop unsafe work immediately
Enforce applicable PPE, hot-work, LOTO, machine guarding, lifting, material-handling, housekeeping, and other safety requirements
Ensure work meets GTI workmanship and quality expectations and coordinate required inspections and hold points with Quality
Identify nonconforming work promptly and prevent continuation when additional work could compound the issue
Support approved containment, rework, repair, and corrective-action activities and verify work is executed to disposition
Maintain a clean, organized, controlled, and professional engineering build environment that supports safe and efficient execution
Workforce Leadership & Development
Provide direct frontline leadership to skilled trades personnel assigned to the engineering build area, establishing clear expectations and accountability
Monitor attendance, productivity, workmanship, performance, and adherence to established procedures
Coach employees on safe and effective work practices and address performance issues in coordination with the Engineering Build Manager and Human Resources as appropriate
Develop technical capability through coaching and training in drawing interpretation, fit-up, fabrication practices, quality requirements, and disciplined problem identification
Encourage experienced tradespeople to provide constructive feedback on manufacturability, access, assembly sequence, tolerances, tooling, and product design
Material, Tooling & Build Area Control
Confirm required materials, consumables, hardware, tools, fixtures, and equipment are available before planned work begins
Identify shortages, incorrect materials, damaged components, or equipment constraints early and escalate them to the appropriate owner
Prevent unapproved material substitutions and maintain appropriate identification and control of work-in-process, rework, scrap, and engineering-build material
Support 5S, visual management, tool control, equipment condition, and continuous improvement of shop organization and build efficiency
Cross-Functional Support
Support Design Engineering in physically evaluating design intent, fit, access, and proposed corrections
Coordinate with Welding Engineering on weld procedures, joint design, distortion, weld quality, and fabrication concerns
Coordinate with Quality on inspection, nonconformance control, rework verification, and workmanship expectations
Communicate fabrication and assembly observations to Manufacturing Engineering that may affect eventual production methods and tooling
Requirements
Required Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent required; trade-school credential, apprenticeship, welding certification, or other technical training strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive experience in welding, fabrication, metalworking, assembly, industrial manufacturing, prototype fabrication, or a related environment
3+ years of lead, foreman, or supervisory experience over welders, fabricators, fitters, assemblers, or other skilled trades personnel
Strong practical knowledge of welding and metal-fabrication processes; experience with large welded structures, fabricated enclosures, skids, modular equipment, or similar products strongly preferred
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, fabrication drawings, dimensions, tolerances, weld symbols, and specifications
Demonstrated ability to coordinate daily labor assignments, shop priorities, and multiple active work fronts
Ability to recognize when a condition is a workmanship issue versus a design, drawing, material, tooling, or engineering issue
Demonstrated commitment to safety, quality, frontline accountability, and effective communication
Benefits & Perks
GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement
Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.
GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.