What is a metal fabricating supervisor and how to become one

Key steps to become a metal fabricating supervisor

1. Explore metal fabricating supervisor education requirements

   Most common metal fabricating supervisor degrees

   Bachelor's

   44.1 %

   Associate

   29.4 %

   High School Diploma

   10.3 %

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2. Start to develop specific metal fabricating supervisor skills

   Skills	Percentages
   CNC	23.04%
   CAD	17.09%
   Safety Rules	16.86%
   Machine Shop	14.55%
   MIG	7.46%

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3. Complete relevant metal fabricating supervisor training and internships

   Accountants spend an average of 3-6 months on post-employment, on-the-job training. New metal fabricating supervisors learn the skills and techniques required for their job and employer during this time. The chart below shows how long it takes to gain competency as a metal fabricating supervisor based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data and data from real metal fabricating supervisor resumes.

4. Research metal fabricating supervisor duties and responsibilities

   • Manage PPE; OSHA; hot works; safety; lock out tag out regulation and guidelines.
   • Work closely with customers developing OSHA qualify safety devices for existing equipment at local manufacturing facilities.
   • Design value add processes to fabricate commercial storefront windows.

5. Apply for metal fabricating supervisor jobs

   Now it's time to start searching for a metal fabricating supervisor job. Consider the tips below for a successful job search:

   1. Browse job boards for relevant postings
   2. Consult your professional network
   3. Reach out to companies you're interested in working for directly
   4. Watch out for job scams