Fabrication and Machine Shop Supervisor at Leed-Himmel Industries Inc – HAMDEN, Connecticut

ABOUT THE JOB:

• Opportunity to work in a fast passed, dynamic, architectural fabrication company. The Machining/Fabrication Supervisor’s responsibility is to lead and develop a team of machine operators and fabricators, maintain and develop work standards, while ensuring quality of work is met. Candidate must be a motivated self-starter and comfortable with taking ownership of processes and procedures within their department. This position is ideal for an individual who is looking for advancement from a cell or team leader position.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provide team with direction, priorities, focus and boundaries.
• Develop cooperation and teamwork while leading a diverse group of people, working towards solutions which balance business, customer, and associate needs. This includes an ability to work with others easily, establishing a climate of trust, confidence, and mutual respect.
• Develop and prioritizes departmental schedules and work with the Plant Manager on manpower requirements.
• Encourage communication and feedback amongst work group.
• Assist in maintaining an effective operating department by controlling activity within prescribed quality standards, production levels, and cost levels, while keeping a focus on safety and manufacturing objectives.
• In conjunction with the Plant Manager, develop process improvements, changes in equipment, tooling or manufacturing processes.
• Maintain required information and records necessary for efficient operations and controls. Maintain production standards in areas of responsibility.
• Promotes safe work habits of subordinates and compliance with safety rules in work areas. Maintains and clean and orderly work environment.
• Interact with other areas in the company to accomplish timely workflow.
• Perform the job with minimal supervision.
• Perform other duties and/or tasks as assigned.

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE:

• 3-5 years solid supervisory experience in a Machine shop facility.
• 3-5 years' experience in a fabrication department (architectural applications).
• Experience with welding, brake presses, waterjets and punch presses.
• Experience in G-Code programming. Hurco VMC experience a plus.
• Understanding of calculating stretch-out's on bend panel applications.
• Job Shop CNC machine setup experience.
• Previous experience implementing Lean Manufacturing Projects.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, interpersonal skills, and demonstrated ability to interact and interface with production personnel as well as management.
• Familiarity with a multi-departmental manufacturing environment.
• Union experience within a supervisory role a plus.
• Knowledge of production planning.
• Independent worker (must be able to assign and complete assignments independently).
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Able to read and interpret engineering drawings and blueprints.
• Strong mechanical aptitude.
• Fluent in use of Microsoft applications including Excel, Outlook, and Word and use of production software application

Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Shift:

• 10 hour shift, Monday - Thursday, 6am - 4:30pm. Overtime on Fridays.

Experience:

• Welding Aluminum: 3 years (Preferred)
• Management: 3 years (Required)
• CNC programming: 3 years (Required)
• Fabrication: 3 years. (Required)

Work Location: In person