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Fabrication Department Head
Knight Sign Industries, Inc.- Manufacturing
- Full Time
- Pay Based on Experience
Location: 5959 Knight Ave, Tuscaloosa, AL, 35405
POSITION SUMMARY:
Supervises Fabrication department personnel in accomplishing duties related to manufacturing, repairing, inspecting and storing a variety of sign products. Stores inventories and accounts for materials, equipment and supplies. Operates a variety of computerized and mechanized tools and equipment. Organizes and maintains supplies, material and product storage areas. Coordinates activities of the department. Drives company non-commercial vehicles. Occasionally makes overnight trips. Reports to the Shop Foreman in Tuscaloosa, AL.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
GENERAL:
- Supervises work of Fabrication Department personnel.
- Directs and assists in the manufacture of product as specified in work order per production schedule.
- Ensures compliance with appropriate UL policy and practice.
- Coordinates with other departments to assure responsiveness and schedule compliance.
- Oversees the safe operation of all company equipment including: computerized performer machine and router, hydraulic brake, hydraulic shear, radial arm saw, welders, industrial lift truck, pallet jacks, hand jacks, dollies, overhead hoist, and other related equipment.
- Conducts routine periodic inventories to count and record stock items.
- Implements company quality assurance program.
- Implements company continuous improvement program.
- Trains new employees on department functions including safety, machine operation, forklift operation, plant procedures and company policy.
- Attends and participates in various scheduled and short notice meetings.
- Works five consecutive 8-hour days within normal business hours (7:30am-4:15pm)
SUPERVISORY:
- Coordinates production schedule with other department heads and shop foreman.
- Plans and develops work schedules and equipment usage schedules.
- Tracks and records material and labor.
- Develops and maintains close loops systems and procedures for all department activity.
- Explains company and department policies to department personnel, enforces safety regulations and adheres to codes and standards.
- Ensures all material and in process product is handled, stored, processed manufactured and staged in an efficient and effective manner.
- Maintains order and layout so that everything has a place and everything is in its place.
- Controls inventory levels, minimizes inventory on hand while at the same time eliminates downtime due to out of stock conditions.
- Executes and documents company established preventive maintenance inspection and service schedule for assigned equipment.
- Supervises/ensures the proper disposal of controlled waste product and material in accordance with applicable federal, state and local guidelines and requirements.
- Maintains appropriate records of waste disposition.
- Assists in personnel management activities including counseling and issue resolution.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Occasionally travels to visit other company facilities or customers.
- Maintains neat and well-organized workspace.
- Other duties assigned.
SUPERVISORY CHAIN:
This position reports to the Shop Foreman: supervises multiple direct reporting employees in Tuscaloosa, Alabama.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Education and experience: Graduation from high school or GED, valid driver’s license. Four years experience with industrial sheet metal fabrication or electrical assembly systems desirable.
NECESSARY KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES.
- Knowledge of industrial sheet metal fabrication and electrical assembly process and procedures.
- Knowledge of quality control systems and procedures.
- Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other department heads, managers, employees, vendors and sub-contractors.
- Skill/ability to learn to operate the listed tools and equipment.
- Ability to read and understand work orders, spreadsheets, and other written instructions.
- Ability to understand and follow company policy and procedure.
- Ability and willingness to work as a part of a team.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is routinely required to stand for extended periods of time on concrete or gravel; talk and hear, use hands to manipulate tools, handle or feel objects, equipment, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is routinely required to walk and climb ladders. The employees must routinely lift and/or move objects up to 50 pounds and occasionally up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include vision and ability to adjust focus.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Workspace is an industrial plant setting. The noise in the work environment is usually moderate but on occasion can be loud. The work environment includes a heated plant and warehouse as well as outdoors. The environment is often dusty and/or dirty.