Fabrication Shop Manager

FAB LAB MANAGER (FABRICATION WORKSHOP MANAGER)

Location:

Found Rental Co. 2100 E Valencia Drive, Suite D, Fullerton, CA 92831 (Overseeing Fullerton, CA and Benicia, CA locations)

Job Type: Full-Time

Reports To:

Director of Operations

About Found Rental Co.

As a premier luxury event furnishing rental company, we partner with clients to transform their visions into unforgettable experiences. Our success is built on a foundation of strong values and a passionate team. We firmly believe in our mission of creating spaces that inspire and bring comfort.

Our team lives by five core values, and we are looking for someone who not only understands them, but actively works and leads by them.

• Collaboration (Succeed as a Team):
  You work in partnership with Design, Warehouse, Sales, and Operations to align fabrication priorities with company goals. You believe that great builds come from great teamwork.
• Heart (Relentlessly Care for Others):
  You lead with respect, empathy, and care. You develop your team, protect their safety, and create a culture where people feel valued and supported.
• Authenticity (Bring Our Best Self):
  You bring pride, creativity, and passion to the shop every day. You honor both traditional craftsmanship and modern design thinking.
• Integrity (Do the Right Thing):
  You hold the highest standards for safety, quality, and accountability. You take ownership of outcomes and protect the integrity of Found’s inventory and brand.
• Reliability (Be Dependable):
  You are a steady, trusted leader. When projects are in your hands, leadership and teams know they will be done right and on time.

The Fab Lab Manager at Found Rental Co. is the senior leader of our fabrication and repair operations across two locations. This role oversees all fabrication projects, team development, workflow systems, and quality standards to ensure our inventory is built, repaired, and preserved at the highest level of craftsmanship.

This position is ideal for a master craftsperson with strong leadership skills and a strategic mindset. The Fab Lab Manager balances hands‑on technical expertise with people leadership, planning, and operational excellence. In an events‑driven environment where deadlines are absolute, this leader ensures projects are completed on time, safely, and to Found’s quality standards — while fostering a culture of learning, collaboration, and pride in craft.

• Lead, mentor, and manage craftsmen, journeymen, and apprentices across two fabrication locations
• Oversee staffing, training, and performance evaluations
• Foster a team culture rooted in accountability, safety, respect, and gratitude
• Build and develop future craft leaders within the organization
• Manage staffing schedules for both Fullerton and Benicia fabrication teams to ensure proper coverage, workload balance, and deadline alignment
• Oversee timekeeping, attendance, and daily labor planning for both locations
• Conduct regular performance check‑ins and evaluations for Fab Lab team members
• Address performance concerns promptly with coaching, corrective action, and development plans
• Build and maintain a culture of accountability, consistency, and growth across both workshops

• Plan and assign fabrication and repair tasks based on production needs and firm event deadlines
• Monitor project progress, troubleshoot delays, and ensure timely completion
• Coordinate with Design, Warehouse, Sales, and Operations to align fabrication priorities
• Support custom builds and specialty projects

• Uphold rigorous standards of craftsmanship, safety, and aesthetic integrity
• Review completed work for functionality, durability, and design quality
• Implement quality control checkpoints and continuous improvement initiatives
• Protect the original integrity of antique and specialty pieces

• Manage fabrication workflows, tool inventory, material supply, and equipment maintenance
• Oversee workshop organization using 6S (or similar) systems
• Ensure compliance with all safety protocols and California labor laws
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient fabrication…