Fabrication Lead - East Tawas Area

We collaborate with manufacturing companies in the East Tawas region seeking Fabrication Leads. These employers partner with us because they want real insight into candidates - not just resumes. By joining our network, you gain access to roles worth considering.

• →Track material usage and report shortages or quality concerns to the supervisor.
• →Enforce safety rules and keep the work area clean and organized.
• →Assign daily work to fabrication team members and monitor progress against the schedule.
• →Set up and operate fabrication equipment such as press brakes, shears, saws, and punches.
• →Read blueprints, drawings, and work orders to confirm dimensions and tolerances.
• →Inspect finished parts and assemblies to verify they meet specifications.
• →Troubleshoot equipment and process problems and escalate issues that need maintenance.
• →Train new operators on safe machine operation and shop procedures.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings.
• Experience operating press brakes, shears, saws, or similar equipment.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to check parts against tolerances.
• Prior experience leading or directing the work of a small team.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Several years of hands-on fabrication or metalworking experience.

• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement practices.
• Familiarity with fabrication shop software or ERP systems.
• Bilingual communication skills.
• Formal training or certification in welding or machining.
• Forklift or overhead crane certification.

Assembly Lead, Fabrication Supervisor, Sheet Metal Fabricator, Welder Fabricator, Machine Operator Lead, Production Team Lead, Metal Fabrication Technician, Shop Foreman, Press Brake Operator

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future visa sponsorship. Visa sponsorship is not available.

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic - they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search - market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.