Fabrication Manager 1st shift
Location Lutz, Florida, United States Date posted July 28, 2026 Job ID 22784Our Opening and Your Responsibilities
The Fabrication Manager is responsible for managing, supervising and leading the operations of a three shift machine shop to ensure approved drawings are manufactured and delivered on schedule, within the quality standards and meeting the cost objectives. you will do:
- Collaborate with Head of Manufacturing Operations and senior leadership in the development and formulation of long and short-range planning, programs, and objectives.
- Ensure production and customer demands are met by scheduling and assigning proper personnel; establish priorities, monitoring progress, revising schedules, resolving problems, and reporting the results of the processing flow on shift production summaries daily.
- Determine human and material resources required to meet production targets; Control workflow to achieve targets and minimize costs.
- Actively drive VMC & PPC Productivity, demonstrating year over year improvements.
- Drive the future of automation, machine tending, robotics new technology of laser welding and polishing
- Confirm individual assignments are completed for production schedule
- Provide timely and accurate performance evaluations
- Purchase tooling, supplies, or capital equipment necessary to perform tasks
- Establish & monitor department budgets
- Increase in-house manufacturing capabilities as feasible (internal vs external costs)
- Ensure all safety policies, procedures and training is strictly enforced.
- Ensure adherence to established quality standards (SOPs & work instructions)
- Champion and enforce 5S and Lean Management Programs.
- Implement continuous improvement processes
- Achieve OTD, lead time, warranty, failure analysis, and quality goals
- Develop reports and metrics to monitor individual performance to ensure departmental goals and objectives are achieved.
- Effectively communicates with Scheduling, Engineering, Quality and Materials departments
- Other duties and tasks as assigned
What You Need to Succeed
- Minimum 5 years' experience in machine shop/fabrication environment
- Minimum 5 years' experience in supervision or group lead role.
- Bachelors or Technical degree highly preferred
- Documented Lean Training or Certification highly preferred
- Familiar with CNC, fabrication, polishing, water jet, plastics, and welding equipment
- Strong mechanical, machine shop and welding knowledge
- Proficient blueprint knowledge
- Strong problem solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced environment
- Proficient using Microsoft Office Suite; report writing and documentation using Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to motivate employees and create an environment that promotes teamwork
- Ability to solve problems, make good decisions, and manage conflict
- Understands material control functions, ERP systems, and capacity planning modules
This position is considered safety sensitive and is subject to drug testing as permitted by law.
Our Offer to You
- Medical, dental and vision care coverage and a 401(k) savings plan with company matching – all starting on date of hire
- Tuition reimbursement, employee wellness programs, plus other perks and discounts
- Parental and caregiver leave policies
- All the usual benefits such as paid time off, flexible spending, short-and long-term disability, basic life insurance, business travel insurance, Employee Assistance Program, and domestic partner benefits
- Global market strength and worldwide leadership in weighing
- A brand name that is identified worldwide with precision, quality, and innovation
- Thousands of patents, design and innovation awards
- A commitment to extraordinary service on our state-of-the-art equipment
About Mettler Toledo
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