Fabrication Supervsior

**About Astron Specialty Metals Specialty Metals**:
When you require Custom Fabrication, we have the skill, the craftsmen, and the equipment. For over 50 years, we’ve delivered on our reputation for top quality products made to precise specifications. A strong commitment to our customers is one of the foundations that our company was built on. Established in 1966 in a location consisting of approximately 5,000 square feet, the three partners that started the company also made up the entire staff.

Good work and long hours led to an expanding customer base and growing business success. Today, Astron Specialty Metals remains a family-run business. Our facilities encompass over 30,000 square feet and our employees’ number over 40. We are very proud of our many long-time employees, several of whom have provided loyal service to Astron Specialty Metals and our customers for over 30 years.

But some things will never change. The hands-on approach that made us thrive is still alive and well at Astron Specialty Metals. When you look at a finished project from Astron Specialty Metals, you’re looking at the commitment of 40 highly skilled craftsmen. From fabrication to welding to polishing, their expert abilities translate into product excellence every step of the way. From our base of operation in Waterloo, we custom fabricate for industries that deliver our products across North America and around the world.

**Position Summary**:
The Fabrication Supervisor will be responsible for managing daily production, as well as lead a team of welder-fitters and production staff. As the shop floor supervisor, you will be expected to provide daily activity reports and ensure a safe and positive work environment. The objective of this role is to lead our fabrication team, including all supervisory responsibilities of training, planning, assigning, and directing work in a busy weld shop.

We’re looking for someone who sees the value of building a team of professionals - trusting in each other and working together for success. Your experience leading a manufacturing, fabrication or production shop brings your knowledge of industry best practices, process improvement and team building. Working alongside your team, you will guide & support them as we grow and improve the company.

**Reports to**:

- The Fabrication Supervisor reports directly to the Production Manager

**Responsibilities**:

- Oversee a team of welder-fitters and production employees.
- Assign work orders and tasks to team members based on individual skills and abilities.
- Maintain daily communication with the Production Manager and Lead Hands to ensure production schedules are being met.
- Ensure employee timecards and time sheets are properly managed and completed.
- Analyze fabrication drawings to determine dimension, tolerance, and finish requirements.
- Manage set up requirements and sequence of operations for all fabrications.
- Plan and map out project fabrication strategies.
- Ensure a high level of quality is maintained throughout the fabrication process.
- Ensure all machinery, equipment and buildings are shut down at the end of shift.
- Ensure that all work is carried out in accordance with the Occupational Health and Safety Act (OHSA) and the Employment Standards Act (ESA).
- Ensure all appropriate Personal Protective Equipment is worn when required.
- Promptly report incidents, accidents, and safety concerns.
- All other duties and projects as assigned by management.

**Skills, Abilities, and other Qualifications**

**Minimum Requirements (Non-Negotiables)**:

- Minimum 10+ years’ experience in Metal Fabrication is required.
- Minimum 3+ years experience in a leadership role in a fabrication, production or manufacturing industry is required.

**Nice to have**:

- Completion of three-year apprenticeship program in Metal Fabrication or other Post Secondary Education in a related field is an asset.
- CWB Welding Supervisor Course completion is an asset.
- Bonus Points for experience with 5S or Six Sigma concepts

**Leadership Skills**:

- Strong leadership abilities - ability to build trust amongst team members.
- Motivate, mentor, and engage a team of employees with varied skill set.
- Guides and coaches’ staff on how to proceed when problems are encountered to ensure that they are resolved promptly.
- Superior people skills with the ability to manage employee performance/workplace conflict, provide constructive feedback and implement corrective actions when required.
- Ability to think “outside the box” and be willing to try new methods.
- Ability to collaborate and build productive relationships with co-workers.
- Exceptional communication skills - ability to listen, understand and engage with others.
- Applied knowledge of OHSA & ESA legislation
- Ability to delegate and direct work to meet customer demand.
- Work closely with a variety of internal stakeholders while maintaining a positive and collaborative attitude.

**Technical Skil