Overview 

The primary role of the Fabrication Team Lead is to perform duties as required by a Supervisor/Senior Production Manager, to coordinate the assembly and fabrication of products, which may or may not require the use of sheet metal manipulation machinery. 

Roles & Responsibilities 

• Ensure crew is arriving on time, ready, and fit for duty at the start of each shift. 

• Host a morning meeting with crew at start of shift to delegate work for the day. 

• Ensure workers have proper material and tools to complete daily tasks. 

• Establish methods with workers to meet work schedule deadlines. 

• Ensure workers are wearing proper PPE and working in a safe manner. Review any job-related issues or safety concerns. 

• Ensure quality of work is maintained to a high standard (Quality Control). 

• Resolve any work problems and recommend measures to improve productivity and quality of work. 

• Ensure workers adhere to company rules, policies, and procedures. 

• Manage inventory of material and consumables to prevent sudden shortages. 

• Maintain prints and drawings, accurately redline changes. 

• Completing required paperwork and maintaining accurate record keeping. 

• Set goals and manage time efficiently. 

• Demonstrate effective leadership skills, team building skills, and the ability to supervise and motivate effectively. 

• Ability to read blueprints and program machining equipment to produce required parts. 

• Ability to use metal working manipulation machinery (brake, shear, saw, punch, etc.). 

• Organize department and keep department clean, also clean department at the end of each work day. 

• Familiarize self with and/or request training concerning new equipment. 

• Inspect equipment to ensure good working order. 

• Performs all duties in accordance with Silent-Aire Limited Partnership safety program standards and Alberta Occupational Health and Safety Act, Regulations, and Code. 

• Other duties as required. 

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities 

• Post-secondary education in a related field is an asset. 

• 3 or more years’ experience as a production, construction, or fabrication lead. 

• Fabrication experience preferred. 

• Experience with rigging, fall arrest, forklifts, and scissor lifts are assets. 

• Direct working knowledge of operations, warehouse, and transportation management. 

• Knowledge of supplies, equipment, and/or services ordering, as well as inventory control of these items. 

• Knowledge of local and federal regulations including AOHS and Employment Standards Code. 

• Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. 

• Strong written and verbal skills to communicate with all levels of the organization. 

• Strong customer service orientation. 

• Experience in metal working or forming is an asset. 

• First Aid skills and/or certificates are considered assets. 

• Experience with all safe practices, procedures, and overall processes associated with manufacturing from raw materials to finished product. 

Working Conditions 

• Commercial/Industrial environment. 

• Manual dexterity required to use necessary tools. 

• Exercise caution, as the environment presents many naturally occurring hazards. 

• Always adhere to safety policies (wear protective equipment). 

Contacts 

• Communication is primarily internal to the assigned work team and Production Manager/Supervisors.