Custom Door Fabrication Lead Technician Nights en None

What You’ll Get to Do

The Fabrication Lead Technician is focused on leading the team and reports to the Custom Door Supervisor.

This role is perfect for an individual who likes leading by example & attention to detail.  A vital member of the entrances department, this is an opportunity to build a career with an industry leader.

Job responsibilities include:

• Ensure all personnel, prior to the start of shift, are wearing the correct Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)and that safety awareness, policies, and procedures are maintained throughout the shift.
• Ensure all safety and incident reporting procedures are followed as well as all individuals are properly trained, and their job functions are being performed correctly.
• Report to Maintenance any operational equipment malfunctions and support Maintenance team as needed.
• Report to IT any equipment, program, server, etc. related issues and support IT team as needed.
• Own the process, understand the workflow, build employee relations, and learn all of the processes through hands on experience alongside crew and management team.
• Review, analyze, and evaluate shop schedule to become familiar with schedule, delivery dates, estimated work requirements, staffing, and time needed to complete jobs.
• Ensure production schedule is completed by the end of each week and that quality standards are met each job.
• Able to read, understand, and interpret fabrication drawings, die drawings, and shop drawings.
• Participate, contribute, and drive continuous improvements and operational excellence initiatives.
• Facilitate meetings, toolbox talks, and on the job trainings with employees as needed.
• Ensure all employees are following operational standards, expectations, and ideal work practices.
• Facilitate administrative duties such as employee times, reports, KPI data, safety data, quality data, and other record keeping duties as required.
• Update KPI and storyboards daily and facilitate daily team meetings.
• Must be a team player who is willing to directly assist their employees as needed.
• Able to drive and sustain 5S program throughout the department.
• 2+ years of manufacturing or fabrication experience is required.
• Intermediate computer skills and experience with Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, PowerPoint) preferred.

What We’re Looking For

• Experience using or ability to learn to read a tape measure to the 16th's
• Experience or the ability to learn to read and understand fabrication drawings
• Experience using powered industrial tools
• Read written instructions and follow verbal instructions
• Multitask, prioritize and work under time constraints
• Must be a team player and willing to be trained to work in other areas as assigned
• Communicate well with peers and management
• Must be able to work 1st shift, with periods of required overtime
• Preference will be given to applicants with former fabrication experience

What OBE Offers You

• Benefits that benefit you – industry competitive benefits at the lowest cost to the employee
• Work-life balance – PTO and holidays, including floating holidays you can choose
• Compensation that rewards your hard work – A pay-for-performance culture with potential for annual raises and bonuses
• Training – We will equip you with the knowledge and skills you need to succeed

OBE is an Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer.

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Oldcastle BuildingEnvelope is an E-Verify Employer.