This job was posted by https://idahoworks.gov : For more information, please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2541969 Boise, Idaho, United States\ \ Position Title: Department Lead, Fabrication (Internal Candidates Only)\ \ \

We are seeking a skilled and motivatedFabrication Lead to oversee daily operations within our Fabrication Department. In this role, you will lead a team producing high-quality structural metal componentsincluding frameworks, machinery shells, and concrete construction equipment partswhile ensuring efficiency, safety, and precision.

What Youll Do

Leadership & Operations

Plan, assign, and direct daily workflow for the fabrication team

Reallocate team members across stations or departments based on

production needs

Train and mentor employees to ensure performance and skill

development

Provide input for performance evaluations and address team concerns

Promote a safe, productive, and respectful work environment

Partner with supervisors and cross-functional teams to resolve

production issues

Production & Fabrication

Locate, mark, and prepare workpieces for bending and cutting

Set up and operate fabrication equipment (brakes, shears, lasers,

saws, rollers, punches)

Grind, sand, chip, and finish metal to required specifications

Inspect workpieces to ensure conformance to quality standards

Load, tag, and organize parts for production flow

Perform trial runs and adjust machinery to optimize accuracy and

efficiency

Troubleshoot machining issues and ensure proper machine

functionality

Materials & Systems Management

Claim and track parts, identify shortages, and resolve inventory

discrepancies

Use SAP and other manufacturing systems for inventory and production

tasks

Cross-Functional Collaboration

Collaborate with engineers, programmers, and production teams to

resolve fabrication challenges

Develop specifications from general descriptions and create sketches

as needed

Safety & Equipment Operation

Safely operate forklifts, hoists, and lift tables

Follow all safety protocols and handle equipment with care

Maintain compliance with company policies and applicable regulations

What You Bring

Education & Experience

Associate degree or certification in Metal Fabrication OR

12 years of relevant fabrication experience OR

Equivalent combination of education and hands-on experience

Skills & Abilities

Ability to read and interpret instructions, blueprints, and basic

technical documents

Strong math skills (including measurements and precision

instruments)

Experience operating fabrication and machining equipment

Proficiency with hand tools and air-powered tools

Ability to work in fast-paced, high-pressure environments

Effective communication and teamwork skills

Technical Skills

Familiarity with SAP or similar inventory/manufacturing systems

Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and order processing systems

Certifications

Ability to obtain forklift certification upon hire

Physical Requirements

Stand and walk for extended periods (up to 10 hours per shift)

Frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs

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