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Core Competencies
Role fitCore Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in sheet metal fabrication processes, including operating Amada CNC equipment, implementing Lean Manufacturing principles, and ensuring safety and quality standards. Proven ability to lead teams, manage resources, and optimize production efficiency in a fast-paced environment.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Sheet Metal Fabrication LeadershipAmada CNC Equipment OperationLean Manufacturing ImplementationISO-9001 ComplianceERP Experience (SAP Preferred)
ATS Keywords
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Hard Skills
CNC Equipment OperationLean ProcessesMathematical CalculationsSheet Metal Fabrication Drawings InterpretationProduction Reporting
Soft Skills
Organizational SkillsInterpersonal SkillsProblem-Solving SkillsTeam Motivation
Tools & Technologies
Amada Laser CuttingPunch PressPress BrakePowder Coat Paint BoothERP Systems
Certifications & Qualifications
Lean Sigma CertificateForklift Certification
Industry Keywords
Safety GuidelinesLockout/Tagout Procedures5S MethodologyWaste EliminationPreventive Maintenance
Tech Stack
Tools & technologiesERP
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Lead and manage resources, tools, training, and direction for sheet metal fabrication employees operating Amada laser cutting, punch, and press brake equipment
- Oversee powder coat paint booth operations and the sheet metal welding team
- Ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of components from the sheet metal fabrication shop
- Support plant safety training and drive safety processes, including machine guarding and lockout/tagout on Amada CNC equipment
- Lead safety communication
- Hold teams accountable to processes, systems, and results across laser, punch/brake, powder coat, and welding work centers
- Coach and implement lean processes and tools, including 5S, waste elimination, and nesting optimization to reduce scrap
- Work with Supervisors and Team Leaders to prevent or resolve machine downtime, tooling changeovers, and material shortages
- Ensure standardized work and process discipline for machine setup, programming, and part inspection
- Suggest changes to equipment, tooling, and methods
- Coordinate with maintenance and service technicians on preventive maintenance and repairs
- Motivate employees and foster a cross-functional team approach
- Remove barriers to progress and development
Requirements
What you’ll need- Previous leadership experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment
- Hands-on experience operating Amada or comparable CNC equipment
- Experience with ISO-9001 requirements and processes
- Experience with Lean Manufacturing
- Strong organizational and interpersonal skills
- Strong problem-solving skills
- ERP computer experience; SAP preferred
- HS Diploma or equivalent required
- Minimum of 5 years of related experience in a sheet metal fabrication environment
- Ability to follow written instructions, including Amada machine operating manuals and setup sheets
- Ability to speak effectively with employees
- Ability to read and interpret sheet metal fabrication drawings, flat patterns, bend charts, nesting layouts, operations and maintenance instructions, safety guidelines, and procedure manuals
- Ability to write and develop routine production and scrap reports
- Ability to perform mathematical calculations involving whole numbers, fractions, decimals, metric equivalents, bend allowances, material yield, and nesting efficiency
- Ability to sit, stand, walk, use hands, reach, stoop, talk, and hear
- Ability to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds
- Ability to meet required visual capabilities
- Ability to work in a sheet metal fabrication environment with moderate to high noise and varying temperatures
- Appropriate PPE use and adherence to machine guarding and lockout/tagout procedures required
- Lean Sigma certificate listed
- Forklift certification a plus