Panelmatic ยท 1 month ago
Fabrication Lead
Conroe, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
2+ years expPanelmatic is a company specializing in manufacturing and fabrication, and they are seeking a Fabrication Lead to oversee and mentor fabricators while ensuring production quality and safety standards. The role involves managing material availability, performing complex welding tasks, and maintaining a clean work environment.
Electrical DistributionElectronicsManufacturing
Responsibilities
Overseeing and mentoring fabricators, leading production floor work, communicating instructions, and ensuring adherence to safety, production, and quality standards
Verifying material availability, creating material lists, ensuring tools are in working condition, reporting tool issues, tracking consumables usage, and reporting weekly to the supervisor
Performing complex welds, conducting quality inspections, overseeing fabrication projects, providing technical expertise, and assisting supervisors with projects
Inspecting welds for quality and conformance and identifying and implementing corrective actions for fabrication issues
Maintaining a clean work environment and collaborating with other departments
Selects appropriate material for each job based on the desired or necessary strength
MIG welds mild and stainless steel
Cuts, bends, and shapes sheet metal to required dimensions
Measures, cuts, and welds pieces together according to specifications, blueprints, or directions
Hammers, chips, and grinds workpiece to cut, bend, and straighten metal to meet specifications
Verifies conformance of workpiece to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape
Connects pieces or secures seams by riveting, rolling, soldering, or using steel screws
Performs assigned work on assembly such as punching holes for screws or bending gutters
Sets up and operates fabricating machines, such as brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, and drill presses
Coordinates required shutdowns and startups of equipment with other departments after sheet metal installation
Develops and maintains records for projects and repairs
Performs other related duties as assigned
Qualification
Required
Proficiency in various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, Stick) required
Ability to read blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings required
Strong knowledge of welding safety protocols and regulations required
Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills required
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and maintain attention to detail and quality required
Two plus years of experience welding in a manufacturing or industrial setting required
Two plus years of experience in forklift operating required
Two plus years of experience in the use basic tools (squares, clamps, fillet gauge, angle grinder, etc.) required
Two plus years of experience in shear, brake press, turret punch, CNC laser, ironworker, band saw, welding machine, cutting torch, plasma cutter, grinder, overhead crane, ratchet straps, and other hand tools required
Two plus years of experience in applicable QAPs (Quality Assurance Procedures) required
High levels of organizational and time management skills required
High levels of analytical, observational, and active listening skills required
High levels of reliability required
Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal required
Ability to pass physical, drug, driving, and background check required
Ability to physically push, pull, and lift 50lbs or more required
Ability to stoop and bend required
Ability to sit, stand, and walk for four plus hours at a time required
Ability to read a tape measure and prints required
Ability to convert decimals to fractions and utilize conversion charts required
Excellent manual dexterity required
Excellent color vision and eyesight required
Alignment with company core values required
Benefits
Medical, dental, vision, HSA, term life, AD&D, STD, LTD
100% medical premium paid for by Panelmatic for the employee-only level medical coverage
80% paid for by Panelmatic and 20% paid for by the employee on all other level medical coverage (ie employee plus child, employee plus spouse, family)
401K
Scholarships, educational reimbursement, paid volunteerism, and paid personal and professional development provided
PTO and paid holidays provided
Career advancement opportunities
Competitive wages
Family-friendly environment with average employee tenure above five years
Company
Panelmatic
Panelmatic serve manufacturing industries with the design & manufacture of custom electrical, instrument & pneumatic control panels.
201-500 employees
H1B Sponsorship
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Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Lyle Larkworthy
Chief Executive Officer
Sean Fightmaster, CPA
Chief Financial Officer
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