Shop Technical Lead

Overview

Lead shop floor, weld, fabricate, mentor team, ensure quality and safety.

Key Responsibilities

• advanced welding
• metal fabrication
• quality control
• safety enforcement
• task assignment
• team training

Tasks

-Provide hands-on training, coaching, and guidance to improve skill levels and shop performance. -Assign daily tasks to team members and monitor progress to keep production on schedule. -Perform advanced welding and fabrication on architectural and decorative metal projects. -Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment. -Enforce safety protocols and OSHA compliance across all shop floor activities. -Ensure quality standards are upheld through in-process checks and final reviews. -Lead and mentor a team of fabricators, welders, and CNC operators on the shop floor.

Requirements

• mig
• tig
• stick
• cnc
• blueprints
• 7+ years

What You Bring

-Is a skilled welder/fabricator who takes pride in their craft. -Can balance quality craftsmanship with meeting deadlines. -Proven ability to weld, fabricate, and finish decorative and structural metals. -Experience in leading or supervising a shop floor team. -Expertise in welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick) and metal finishing. -Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints and technical drawings. -Experience in custom architectural projects (gates, railings, stairs, decorative panels). -Knowledge of CNC machinery and metalworking tools. -7+ years of experience in welding, fabrication, or architectural metalwork. -Strong portfolio of completed work demonstrating craftsmanship. -Thrives in a hands-on, fast-paced shop environment. -Enjoys teaching and leading others while working alongside them.

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Benefits

-Paid Time Off (PTO) -Hourly Pay: $40 - $50, based on experience -8 Paid Holidays -Generous Benefits (If Applicable) -Schedule: Four-day work week (Monday-Thursday, 5:00 am - 3:30 pm)

About Sf Metalworks

-It began as a craft‑driven metal fabrication studio blending design vision with architectural execution. -Working globally, the company transforms designer and engineering sketches into bespoke metal sculptures, railings, countertops, and structural features. -Its machine shop includes 5‑axis CNC waterjet, mills, lathes, laser and TIG/MIG welding, sheet‑metal forming and polishing across exotic metals and non‑metal materials. -Projects span residential and commercial architecture—from decorative stair‑railings and pewter surfaces to custom safety products and municipal installations. -In municipal projects, it fabricates park signage, decorative traffic railings and water conveyance infrastructure components. -It supports renewable energy and greentech sectors, holding certifications to meet Buy America and American Iron & Steel requirements. -It also tackles ag & food processing fabrication and repairs, helping keep production lines running smoothly. -Notably, the studio blends artistry and function—working with metals like steel, brass, bronze, pewter, titanium and even stone or wood in hybrid installations.

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