TradeWorX is hiring a hands-on Production & Fabrication Manager for a direct-hire opportunity in Eighty Four, PA. This position combines shop leadership with technical fabrication, mechanical assembly, electrical/instrumentation work, quality control, and production coordination. We are looking for an experienced shop leader who can manage people and production while remaining technically involved in the work.
Benefits & PTO:
- Medical insurance with 50% of the employee premium paid by the employer
- Dental and vision coverage
- 401(k) with employer match
- Two weeks of PTO
- Paid holidays
Pay & Overtime:
- Up to $100,000 annually
- Compensation based on experience, technical knowledge, and overall qualifications
- Direct-hire position
Schedule:
- Primarily in-house shop/production work in Eighty Four, PA
- Travel required as needed for installations
- Specific work hours to be confirmed
Job Duties:
- Lead daily shop production while remaining hands-on with structural fitting/welding, PVC pipe fitting and assembly, and general fabrication.
- Support motor and instrumentation installation, wiring, pressure testing, and system assembly.
- Read fabrication drawings, control panel drawings, and wiring schematics and work with system designers to resolve manufacturing issues.
- Monitor production progress, troubleshoot delays, maintain schedules, and uphold quality assurance/control standards.
- Enforce safety and PPE requirements and train team members on proper equipment utilization and safe work practices.
- Manage inventory, incoming shipments, packing lists, shipping paperwork, and professional communication with customers and vendors.
Requirements:
- Previous production, fabrication, shop leadership, or closely related supervisory experience.
- Strong hands-on fabrication and mechanical assembly capabilities.
- Working knowledge of electrical/instrumentation installation and wiring.
- Ability to interpret fabrication drawings, control panel drawings, and wiring schematics.
- Strong problem-solving, critical-thinking, communication, and organizational skills.
- Microsoft Office proficiency, particularly Outlook, with willingness to travel for installations as needed.
Ideal Candidate:
- Hands-on leader who can manage production without being removed from the technical work.
- Broad fabrication, mechanical, and electrical aptitude.
- Detail-oriented and capable of maintaining production, safety, and quality standards simultaneously.
- Comfortable troubleshooting technical problems alongside system designers.
- Adaptable and capable of taking ownership across multiple areas of shop operations.
How to Apply:
Apply now. Call/text 724-961-8211 or reply with your name, trade, and location.
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