Shop Technical Lead

Description

• 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

• 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.

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)

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance