New Haven Awning

Overview

The Shop Floor Lead will oversee the Welding and Sew Room departments at an awning company, requiring hands-on experience and leadership to ensure quality control, technical direction, and team support.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee the daily operations of the welding and sew departments
• Read, explain, and distribute accurate shop drawings to team members
• Provide revised drawings or instructions as needed and track sign-offs for accountability
• Ensure jobs are fabricated exactly to spec and meet all quality standards
• Perform and oversee all quality control before jobs leave the shop
• Support and train staff with clear direction, patience, and professionalism
• Collaborate with project and production managers to align priorities
• Keep the shop floor organized, productive, and on schedule
• Jump in hands-on when needed to solve issues or meet deadlines
• Maintain safety and cleanliness standards across the workspace

Requirements

• Many years of hands-on experience in welding, sewing, fabrication, and awning construction
• Strong knowledge of awning systems, materials, and production methods
• Ability to read and communicate technical shop drawings and specs
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, reliable, and focused on accountability and quality
• Comfortable managing revisions and documentation for internal tracking
• Bilingual Spanish/English is a plus

Benefits

• Pay based on experience

Additional Information

• Full-time position
• Location: 178 Chapel St, New Haven, CT 06513