Fabrication Shop Supervisor

Who We Are

Pulpmill Services, Inc. (PSI) primary business is the manufacturing, installation, repair and refurbishing of pulping equipment, diversifying into industrial general construction including concrete, structural steel, piping and mechanical projects. PSI is a full-service fabrication, welding, and machine shop utilizing advanced CNC machines, water jet and plasma tables and large horizontal and vertical milling machines.

Summary/Objective

This position is responsible for the day-to-day production of Pulpmill Services’ specialty fabrication business to include planning, coordination and execution of employees and proper tooling.

This position requires the employee to perform a wide variety of duties including, but not limited to the following key functions:

Essential Functions

• Consult with tradesmen to ensure projects are completed on time and quality is being met.
• Ensure welding machines are running and maintained properly.
• Set priority of workflow to ensure due dates are met.
• Recommend, specify, and requisition tooling for fabrication disciplines.
• Collaborate with other departments to optimize production and improve efficiency.
• Train welders, fitters, fabricators and helpers.
• Assist in quoting with regards to fabrication time estimates and materials needed.
• Troubleshoot and resolve any production issues or equipment malfunctions.
• Maintain regular contact with PSI employees and production team.
• Perform all duties safely.
• Willing to learn and perform other tasks and duties as needed.
• Implements QA/QC procedures; ensures follow-through of documentation, communication, and correction of any non-conforming work including follow-up inspections.

Competencies

• Skilled in print reading, fitting, forming, rigging and welding.
• Skilled in stainless steel sheet metal fabrication of small to large equipment.
• Ability to troubleshoot welding machines and similar equipment.
• Knowledge of raw materials, production processes, quality control, costs, etc.
• Great sense of urgency.
• Be able to think quickly and critically in response to scope changes on small to large equipment.
• Self-driven.
• Ability to communicate technical information clearly in written form or verbally so that instructions can be followed with minimal chance of error.
• Ability to work independently and as a team member with other personnel.
• Physically inspect welds, measurements, tolerance, finishes, etc as necessary

Supervisory Responsibilities

Fitters, welders, helpers and fabricators

Work environment

Fabrication Shop

Physical demands

Ability to perform physical activities that require considerable use of arms and legs and moving your whole body such as climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping and handling materials 

Travel required

None

Education and Experience

• Prefer 5+ years of supervision experience
• Prefer 12+ years of fabrication/welding experience.

Additional eligibility requirements

• Valid Driver’s License or State Issued ID.
• Able to pass a drug screen and background check.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

• Authorized to work in the U.S.

Compensation

• $62,500+/annually (exact rate to be determined based on experience and qualifications)
• Medical, Dental, Vision and Supplemental Insurance
• 401k
• PTO
• Paid Holidays
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