Fabrication supervisor job description
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Fabrication supervisor requirements can be divided into technical requirements and required soft skills. The lists below show the most common requirements included in fabrication supervisor job postings.
Sample fabrication supervisor requirements
- Knowledge of fabrication processes and equipment.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
- Experience in the fabrication industry.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
- Certification in welding and metalworking.
Sample required fabrication supervisor soft skills
- Strong problem-solving and critical thinking skills.
- Excellent communication and organizational skills.
- Ability to work well under pressure.
- Leadership skills and the ability to motivate others.
Fabrication supervisor job description example 1
JBS USA fabrication supervisor job description
**QUALIFICATIONS:**
• College experience with animal science or management emphasis beneficial
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
• Minimum 2-5 years production experience preferred
• Knowledge of meat processing and subsequent job specifications
• Management/communication skills advantageous.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Insure the quality and yields of products on the line.
+ Supervise all hourly employees on the line.
+ Responsible for the safety and motivation of all employees supervised.
+ Insure that all products leaving the line area meet required specifications.
+ Prepare pre-operational paperwork and insure the line is clean and sanitized before the day's operations begin.
+ Insure area is properly staffed to meet production needs.
+ Prepare employee paperwork for all employees on the line.
+ Work tasks on butt line are relatively structured the same each day.
+ Job performance is measured by the General Foreman: Fabrication on such criteria as the overall productivity of the area and how well supervisor manages hourly employees.
+ Understand and adhere to all union regulations in regard to hourly employees.
+ Attend and give input at daily supervisor meetings within the fabrication area.
+ Run line meetings once a month for hourly employees on line.
+ Responsible for administering follow-up training on all personnel on line.
+ Directly responsible for discipline procedures with hourly employees on the line. These may range from verbal warnings to terminations.
**EOE/VETS/DISABILITY**
**"The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. It is a job expectation that all new employees have, at minimum, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in advance of their first date of employment. If you need assistance in obtaining a vaccine, the Company can help schedule you with one of its healthcare partners following a conditional job offer, if one is made."**
• College experience with animal science or management emphasis beneficial
• Bilingual in Spanish preferred but not required
• Minimum 2-5 years production experience preferred
• Knowledge of meat processing and subsequent job specifications
• Management/communication skills advantageous.
**RESPONSIBILITIES:**
+ Insure the quality and yields of products on the line.
+ Supervise all hourly employees on the line.
+ Responsible for the safety and motivation of all employees supervised.
+ Insure that all products leaving the line area meet required specifications.
+ Prepare pre-operational paperwork and insure the line is clean and sanitized before the day's operations begin.
+ Insure area is properly staffed to meet production needs.
+ Prepare employee paperwork for all employees on the line.
+ Work tasks on butt line are relatively structured the same each day.
+ Job performance is measured by the General Foreman: Fabrication on such criteria as the overall productivity of the area and how well supervisor manages hourly employees.
+ Understand and adhere to all union regulations in regard to hourly employees.
+ Attend and give input at daily supervisor meetings within the fabrication area.
+ Run line meetings once a month for hourly employees on line.
+ Responsible for administering follow-up training on all personnel on line.
+ Directly responsible for discipline procedures with hourly employees on the line. These may range from verbal warnings to terminations.
**EOE/VETS/DISABILITY**
**"The Company is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our team members and visitors. To assist in achieving that goal, we conduct a drug, alcohol, and background checks for all new team members post-offer and prior to the start of employment. It is a job expectation that all new employees have, at minimum, the first dose of the COVID-19 vaccine in advance of their first date of employment. If you need assistance in obtaining a vaccine, the Company can help schedule you with one of its healthcare partners following a conditional job offer, if one is made."**
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Fabrication supervisor job description example 2
Toro fabrication supervisor job description
This position is responsible for all facets of production within the Fabrication department (excludes welding). Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: timely scheduling of workflow through the department, maintaining efficient processes, the quality of work produced, employee management, safety of work environment, and maintenance of CNC production equipment.
Major Responsibilities:
* Meet or surpass company goals & objectives through effective management of personnel, equipment, processes, materials, etc.
* Ensure safe, quality production on a consistent basis, and create an environment of continuous improvement to help meet the increasing expectations of our customers as it relates to quality / delivery / cost.
* Ensuring metal working and metal forming work centers are running as required to meet daily targets. Workstations include: Laser Cutters, Brake Presses, Other presses, Saw, Turning/Milling Machines, Drilling, Bending, Etc.
* Programming - having accurate processes to provide programs to the CNC machines.
* PERSONNEL
* Training persons to operate equipment
* Coordinating work schedules
* Hiring, performance reviews, conflict resolution (incorporating HR Department as needed)
* Establish department & Employee Development Plans to develop highly effective teams at all levels
* Ability to establish positive employee relations and maintain confidentiality
* Ensures safety policies are adhered to, and promotes & encourages a clean & organized work environment
* Maintain open lines of communication with other departments to better optimize VPI operations, such as changing course to expedite parts for Engineering, Parts Dept., etc.
* MAINTENANCE
* Ensuring preventative maintenance is performed on CNC equipment in a predictable & timely manner
* Ordering consumables & maintaining key replacement parts on the shelf
* PROCESSES
* Ensuring proper operation of the Fabrication work centers
* Growing & refining processes, such as speeds, shifts & employee work schedules, raw material supply processes, etc. to meet ever-changing company needs
* Identification & troubleshooting of process discrepancies
* Maintaining quality control & regulatory documentation of system operation
* MATERIALS
* Monitor & order materials/consumables including sheet steel, machine lubricants, laser lenses, etc.
Required Qualifications
* Minimum high school diploma
* Minimum 3 years of applicable work experience
* Excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving
* Demonstrated organizational skills
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* Detail oriented
* Strong communication skills
* Self-motivated individual who understands the importance of time constraints
* Must be flexible with work schedule and overtime hours
Preferred Qualification
* Some College Preferred
* 5 years of Manufacturing Management experience in Fabrication
* 5 years of Manufacturing Management experience supervising at least 20 employees
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
Major Responsibilities:
* Meet or surpass company goals & objectives through effective management of personnel, equipment, processes, materials, etc.
* Ensure safe, quality production on a consistent basis, and create an environment of continuous improvement to help meet the increasing expectations of our customers as it relates to quality / delivery / cost.
* Ensuring metal working and metal forming work centers are running as required to meet daily targets. Workstations include: Laser Cutters, Brake Presses, Other presses, Saw, Turning/Milling Machines, Drilling, Bending, Etc.
* Programming - having accurate processes to provide programs to the CNC machines.
* PERSONNEL
* Training persons to operate equipment
* Coordinating work schedules
* Hiring, performance reviews, conflict resolution (incorporating HR Department as needed)
* Establish department & Employee Development Plans to develop highly effective teams at all levels
* Ability to establish positive employee relations and maintain confidentiality
* Ensures safety policies are adhered to, and promotes & encourages a clean & organized work environment
* Maintain open lines of communication with other departments to better optimize VPI operations, such as changing course to expedite parts for Engineering, Parts Dept., etc.
* MAINTENANCE
* Ensuring preventative maintenance is performed on CNC equipment in a predictable & timely manner
* Ordering consumables & maintaining key replacement parts on the shelf
* PROCESSES
* Ensuring proper operation of the Fabrication work centers
* Growing & refining processes, such as speeds, shifts & employee work schedules, raw material supply processes, etc. to meet ever-changing company needs
* Identification & troubleshooting of process discrepancies
* Maintaining quality control & regulatory documentation of system operation
* MATERIALS
* Monitor & order materials/consumables including sheet steel, machine lubricants, laser lenses, etc.
Required Qualifications
* Minimum high school diploma
* Minimum 3 years of applicable work experience
* Excellent trouble-shooting and problem solving
* Demonstrated organizational skills
* Demonstrated leadership skills
* Detail oriented
* Strong communication skills
* Self-motivated individual who understands the importance of time constraints
* Must be flexible with work schedule and overtime hours
Preferred Qualification
* Some College Preferred
* 5 years of Manufacturing Management experience in Fabrication
* 5 years of Manufacturing Management experience supervising at least 20 employees
We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), parental status, national origin, age, disability, genetic information (including family medical history), political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.
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Fabrication supervisor job description example 3
Aerotek fabrication supervisor job description
*Manage 20-30 employees in a welding/finishing environment
*Assure quality of product is maintained in their respective departments
* Responsible for production efficiency and end results
1. Efficient production
2. Setting a good example and presenting a good management image.
3. Giving guidance and delegating tasks
4. Achieve delivery needs by coordinating with planning, control and other
supervisors.
5. Being accountable
6. Good inter-management relations, and shift to shift relationship and
communication.
7. Read and interpret part drawings and electrical schematics
8. Problem solving and corrective action
9. Utilize concepts of quality and maintain quality standards
10. Responsible for overtime shifts as needed
11. Reporting accurately all aspects.
12. Maintain records and possess good oral and written communication skills
13. Utilize knowledge of manufacturing methods
14. Make suggestions to improve inspection manufacturing processes
**Skills:**
Supervision, Fabrication, Production, Management skills
**Top Skills Details:**
Supervision
**Additional Skills & Qualifications:**
Experienced supervisor with at least 4 years exp as a supervisor and at least 2 years in a metal environment (welding, metal finishing, forming), minimum of 20-30+ employees, Good communication and ability to delegate and monitor, I will perform a phone screen and then interviews. (job description attached)
**About Aerotek:**
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
*Assure quality of product is maintained in their respective departments
* Responsible for production efficiency and end results
1. Efficient production
2. Setting a good example and presenting a good management image.
3. Giving guidance and delegating tasks
4. Achieve delivery needs by coordinating with planning, control and other
supervisors.
5. Being accountable
6. Good inter-management relations, and shift to shift relationship and
communication.
7. Read and interpret part drawings and electrical schematics
8. Problem solving and corrective action
9. Utilize concepts of quality and maintain quality standards
10. Responsible for overtime shifts as needed
11. Reporting accurately all aspects.
12. Maintain records and possess good oral and written communication skills
13. Utilize knowledge of manufacturing methods
14. Make suggestions to improve inspection manufacturing processes
**Skills:**
Supervision, Fabrication, Production, Management skills
**Top Skills Details:**
Supervision
**Additional Skills & Qualifications:**
Experienced supervisor with at least 4 years exp as a supervisor and at least 2 years in a metal environment (welding, metal finishing, forming), minimum of 20-30+ employees, Good communication and ability to delegate and monitor, I will perform a phone screen and then interviews. (job description attached)
**About Aerotek:**
We know that a company's success starts with its employees. We also know that an individual's success starts with the right career opportunity. As a Best of Staffing Client and Talent leader, Aerotek's people-focused approach yields competitive advantage for our clients and rewarding careers for our contract employees. Since 1983, Aerotek has grown to become a leader in recruiting and staffing services. With more than 250 non-franchised offices, Aerotek's 8,000 internal employees serve more than 300,000 contract employees and 18,000 clients every year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in talent solutions. Learn more at Aerotek.com.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
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Updated March 14, 2024
Updated March 14, 2024