Tube Mill - Fabrication Lead - 2nd Shift

Job Summary

The Fabrication Lead provides area leadership and direct supervision while serving as the lead worker to Fabrication crew members on shift. The Lead receives limited direction from Operations Manager and Director of Operations develops work plans by combining long-term company strategies with specific assignments and resolves most problems independently. The Lead is responsible for the quality and quantity of all work in the Fabrication/ Tube Mill area and is expected to follow 6s principles and constantly monitor and help control labor and material costs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following with other duties assigned as necessary

• Responsible for on-time completion of manufacturing schedule.
• Manage workload and make staffing or hours proposals to management.
• Report on Key Performance Indicators at towers.
• Work with engineering or submit ECR change to resolve any drawing and design issues.
• Works with Methods and Inventory Manager to refine and capture all material and labor requirements.

• Upholds work rules, assist and counsel’s employees, and initiates disciplinary measures as needed.
• Monitors all work-in-progress and spot-checks completed jobs to ensure that specifications are met.
• Advises Planning and Management on Fabrication area issues or delays.
• Troubleshoots all Fabrication area equipment and machinery problems; directs repairs.
• Trains (or oversees training of) all employees to maintain staff proficiency in all area tasks.
• Create and maintain operating perdures and training rosters.
• Ensures that work areas, equipment and other tools of the trade are clean and properly maintained.
• Ensuring manufacturing supplies are maintained.
• Works in a safe manner at all times, ensures that safety rules are followed without exception and participates fully in any and all Company safety programs.
• Ensures that all work is done in accordance with and adheres to IEA’s ISO and Quality standards.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform essential duties.

Physical Demands

• Maximum lifting requirement (pounds): 100 (infrequently), 50 (frequently).
• Maintaining physical condition necessary for the following: Frequent standing, walking, kneeling, crouching, stooping, squatting, and twisting upper body; occasional climbing or sitting.
• Working at heights off the ground up to 10 feet.
• Vision requirements - Close, distance, and peripheral vision; depth perception.

Work Environment

• Work location: Fabrication Department/Tube Mill and I.E.A facility.
• Personal protective equipment requirement - Company-supplied, safety glasses, safety shoes, gloves and ear protection.