Overview
Madden Bolt is a leading fabricator of quality steel industrial fasteners and parts, with a history dating back to 1942. The Fabrication Lead oversees cage operations, ensuring efficient material handling and adherence to safety and quality standards.
Responsibilities
- Supervise and coordinate daily cage operations, including receiving, storing, and issuing materials and components.
- Lead, train, and mentor cage team members to ensure compliance with safety and quality standards.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and perform regular cycle counts to ensure data integrity.
- Collaborate with production and logistics teams to prioritize material flow and resolve any discrepancies or delays.
- Implement and enforce safety protocols and standard operating procedures within the cage area.
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and assist in the development of best practices.
- Prepare and submit reports on cage activities, inventory status, and team performance to management.
Requirements
- Minimum 7 years of structural fitting and welding experience in a fabrication environment.
- Minimum 3 years of leadership or lead experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication drawings.
- Knowledge of FCAW welding processes.
- Experience using measuring tools and fabrication equipment.
- Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
- Ability to prioritize tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Basic computer and production tracking knowledge preferred.
- Ability to work overtime and weekends as required.
- Must be fluent in English and Spanish.
Additional Information
- Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift throughout the shift.
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs regularly.
- Ability to work in a non-climate-controlled manufacturing environment.
- Must be able to wear required PPE including hard hat, gloves, safety glasses, hearing protection, and steel toe boots.
- Heavy industrial / metal fabrication facility.
- Exposure to welding fumes, grinding dust, noise, and moving equipment.
- Fast-paced production environment with changing priorities.