Metal Shop Supervisor

Job Summary We are seeking an experienced, hands-on Metal Shop Supervisor to oversee daily shop operations, lead production employees, and ensure quality, safety, and efficiency in a metal fabrication environment. The ideal candidate will have strong leadership skills and extensive experience operating and setting up press brake machines, reading blueprints, and working with metal fabrication equipment.

This position requires someone who can lead by example, troubleshoot production issues, maintain workflow, and ensure jobs are completed accurately and on schedule.

Key Responsibilities Supervise and coordinate daily metal fabrication shop activities and production schedules.

Set up, operate, and troubleshoot press brake machines for bending sheet metal.

Read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, and fabrication specifications.

Ensure parts are fabricated to required dimensions, tolerances, and quality standards.

Assign work, monitor employee performance, and maintain production efficiency.

Train, coach, and support shop employees in proper fabrication techniques and equipment operation.

Inspect finished parts and verify quality before moving jobs to the next production stage.

Maintain a safe, clean, and organized work environment.

Coordinate with management and other departments to meet production deadlines.

Monitor materials, tooling, and equipment needs.

Identify opportunities to improve productivity, reduce scrap, and minimize downtime.

Enforce company safety procedures and proper equipment usage.

Qualifications Previous experience supervising or leading a metal fabrication or manufacturing shop.

Strong hands-on experience with press brake setup, operation, and troubleshooting.

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and measurements.

Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication, bending, forming, and shop processes.

Experience using measuring tools such as calipers, tape measures, and protractors.

Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Ability to manage multiple jobs and meet production deadlines.

Commitment to workplace safety and product quality.

Ability to work on the shop floor and assist with production as needed.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with manual press brakes and programming.

Experience with bend deductions, press brake tooling, and programming steps to bend parts.

Experience with shearing, punching, welding, or other metal fabrication processes.

Previous experience leading a team in a job-shop or custom fabrication environment.

Knowledge of production scheduling, quality control, and lean manufacturing practices.

Ideal Candidate The ideal candidate is a dependable, detail-oriented leader who understands metal fabrication from the ground up. They are comfortable operating equipment, helping employees solve problems, maintaining production standards, and holding the team accountable for quality, safety, and on-time delivery.

Position Type:
Full-time Compensation:
Competitive pay based on experience

Work Environment:
Manufacturing and metal fabrication shop