Smith+Griffin

Overview

We are looking for an experienced, hands-on Fabrication & Manufacturing Supervisor to lead our specialty vehicle manufacturing and fabrication shop, which focuses on building specialty truck bodies and armored cash-in-transit vehicle conversions.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welders, fabricators, fitters, and assembly personnel.
• Plan and assign daily production work.
• Monitor quality, workmanship, productivity, and schedule performance.
• Read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Help troubleshoot fit-up, welding, fabrication, and production issues.
• Work hands-on with employees when production demands require it.
• Train and develop employees and reinforce proper manufacturing methods.
• Hold employees accountable for quality, attendance, productivity, and safety.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, Purchasing, and Management to resolve production issues.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.

Requirements

• Previous supervisory or lead experience in welding, fabrication, manufacturing, truck body, trailer, heavy equipment, or similar environment.
• Strong hands-on knowledge of metal fabrication and welding.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and understand weld symbols.
• Experience leading skilled trades employees.
• Strong mechanical and problem-solving ability.
• Ability to manage multiple jobs and changing production priorities.
• Willingness to work on the shop floor and assist employees directly when necessary.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to hold employees accountable fairly and consistently.
• Experience with MIG welding, press brakes, laser-cut components, steel fabrication, stainless steel, aluminum, specialty vehicles, or custom manufacturing is strongly preferred.

Benefits

• Dental
• Health Insurance
• Life Insurance
• PTO
• Vision

Additional Information

• Work Location: In person