The Caldwell Group Inc

Overview

The Fabrication Lead is responsible for overseeing the fabrication process, ensuring timely workflow, managing workload assignments, and training employees in welding operations. The role emphasizes continuous improvement and maintaining a safe work environment.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accurate oversight of Fabrication and timely workflow based on production information tools.
• Reprioritize workload to accommodate hot and rush job requirements.
• Run and manage grids and daily reports including timecard audits and efficiency reports.
• Review and manage workload assignments to the Work Center Priority lists.
• Train and educate employees on various tasks within the department.
• Oversee time tracking of assigned employees and counsel direct reports.
• Manage and develop the welding team, providing training and performance management.
• Work with other department leads and foremen to resolve manufacturing issues.
• Document NCRs or ECRs to drive continuous improvement.
• Create and maintain work instructions for all processes in Fabrication.
• Support continuous improvement and LEAN efforts.
• Coordinate with maintenance to keep equipment in safe working condition.
• Address defective tools and equipment.
• Demonstrate and instill Caldwell Company Values in all work activities.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment by removing trash and debris.
• Enforce all safety rules and regulations.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• LEAN Manufacturing / Six Sigma quality training highly preferred.
• Five years Lead or Supervisor experience in a fabrication or similar environment.
• Three years of experience applying continuous improvement principles.
• Ability to work effectively with individuals in various departments and levels.
• Basic comfort level with PC based and data collection technology.
• Strong customer orientation toward both internal and external customers.
• Proven problem identification and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work alone or in a team on a variety of projects.
• Ability to multitask in a rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and read a tape measure.
• Demonstrated ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Ability to stand continuously and engage in repetitive use of hands.
• Occasionally must bend, reach overhead, crouch, kneel, push, pull or lift up to 50 pounds.