Fabrication Shop Lead

Are you looking to make an impact on the world around you? Come join Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. in its mission to reduce property damage and save lives. We are a leading manufacturer and global distributor of fire sprinkler system products. For almost one hundred years, Reliable Automatic Sprinkler Co., Inc. has experienced tremendous growth, positioning itself as a global industry leader. This is a stable, family owned, organization that can provide you with an exciting long-term career opportunity. Want to join our team? We have an opening for a Section Leader in our Fabrication Facility in Old Hickory, TN.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides leadership, direction, and feedback to assigned section's employees
• Responsible for the distribution and completion of work orders
• Safely operates all equipment including a forklift
• Maintains safe and clean workspace
• Reports all equipment malfunctions, safety, and repair issues
• Determines required equipment, methods, and techniques
• Check fabrication paperwork and material for accuracy in assigned section
• Analyzes weld sheets, blueprints, and assembly drawings to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Inspects work for defects, dimensions, alignment, and end preparations using various processes, including a penetration spray
• Assists with bundling orders for customers
• Monitors inventory levels of raw materials of assigned section
• Fills in as needed within the assigned section
• Promote a safe workplace by performing all tasks in a safe and thoughtful manner in compliance with all rules, procedures, instructions, devices, equipment and use of appropriate personal protective equipment. Maintain vigilance for any hazardous conditions or practices in the workplace and immediately report any unsafe condition or practice to your supervisor.
• Performs other duties as directed

Competencies:

• Creates an atmosphere in which timely and high quality communication flows smoothly
• Delegates appropriately while working as a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Excellent time management ability
• Outstanding attention to detail and accuracy
• Prioritize and complete a variety of tasks in a timely manner

Skills:

• Strong technical knowledge of company product
• Ability to analyze Fabrication paperwork, blueprints, and assembly drawings
• Working knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repairs and maintenance
• Solid understanding of mathematics
• Proficient in HydraLIST Software

Work Environment:

• The physical environment requires the employee to work in a non-climate controlled manufacturing environment.

Physical Demands:

• Ability to be punctual and attend work on a regular and consistent basis
• The person in this position needs to wear appropriate safety clothing and shoes when needed which includes welding apparel and gloves, helmets, respirators, and steel toe shoes etc.
• Must be able to stand for 100% of the time
• Occasionally will be expected to lift large materials not to exceed 80 pounds

Minimum Requirements:

• High School Diploma
• 5 + years of fabrication or welding experience
• 5 + years of leadership experience