Lead Fabricator Lead by example. Keep quality high. Help the team succeed. The Lead Fabricator is a hands-on working lead who helps coordinate the daily work of the Fabrication team. You’ll assemble hoses and fittings to company, customer, and regulatory standards while supporting the Operations Supervisor with workflow, training, quality, and productivity. This role is a good fit for someone who enjoys working on the floor, sharing what they know, and helping create a safe, efficient workplace. What you’ll do - Perform Fabricator work, including selecting fittings, cutting and labeling hose, assembling and crimping hose and fittings, testing finished assemblies, and recording required information.
- Lead by example and provide hands-on day-to-day support to Fabricators as the team works toward safety, quality, accuracy, productivity, and delivery goals.
- Help the Operations Supervisor assign and prioritize work, track progress, and communicate workflow needs or production constraints.
- Train and cross-train team members on fabrication processes, equipment, work instructions, quality requirements, and safe work practices.
- Reinforce company, customer, and regulatory standards throughout the fabrication process. Address quality concerns promptly and escalate them when needed.
- Troubleshoot routine production issues and coordinate with the Operations Supervisor, Quality, and other departments when additional support is needed.
- Encourage accurate data entry and complete production and testing records.
- Promote safety, company culture, ethical conduct, good housekeeping, and compliance with applicable regulatory requirements.
- Work with other departments, support cross-training, and help with other production duties as needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
What you’ll bring - A high school diploma or equivalent.
- At least two years of manufacturing experience, including fabrication, hose assembly, or similar production work.
- Lead, training, or peer-coaching experience is preferred.
- Experience working under Lean, GMP, ISO, FDA, or other regulated manufacturing requirements is preferred.
- Forklift experience is a plus.
- Knowledge of fabrication processes, production workflow, and safe work practices.
- The ability to use hand tools and standard calipers, read a tape measure to 1/16 of an inch, and use a calculator for basic math.
- Attention to detail, accurate data entry, and the ability to organize work, take initiative, solve routine problems, and meet deadlines.
- Positive leadership, clear communication, good listening skills, and a team-first approach.
- The ability to use or learn basic computer systems, including ERP, email, and Microsoft applications.
- Good manual dexterity.
How you’ll work with the team You’ll help build a healthy, communicative work environment by treating employees positively and professionally, listening respectfully to their concerns and ideas, and supporting company functions. You’ll also respect confidential information and help uphold our values of Integrity, Trust, Creativity and Courage, Teamwork, and Excellence. Work environment and physical requirements - Work in a manufacturing environment and safely navigate the facility.
- Use manufacturing tools and equipment, as well as basic computer and office equipment.
- Stand and walk for extended periods; bend and stoop as needed.
- Regularly lift up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift up to 50 pounds.
Salary Range: $25-$27 hourly Attendance Requirements: Attendance on a regular, consistent basis is mandatory. Accommodations: Reasonable accommodations may be provided to qualified individuals with disabilities to enable them to perform the essential functions of the position, as required by applicable law.
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