Production Control Manager

Smith Ironworks is an AISC Certified Fabricator of structural and miscellaneous steel, serving commercial, industrial, and heavy-civil clients throughout Southern California and Nevada. Our shop operates using a Tekla Power Fab workflow, and accurate production data is a key part of how we schedule, fabricate, and ship work efficiently. We are looking for a Production Control Manager to help manage production data, support shop workflow, and ensure information moves accurately from detailing to the fabrication floor.

• Import bills of material and CNC/KISS files from detailing into Tekla Power Fab
• Build combines and nests to optimize material usage, including stock and remnants
• Generate and manage routings, travelers, barcodes, and shop paperwork
• Advance items through workstations, including saw, fit, weld, paint, and shipping
• Maintain accurate real-time production status updates
• Manage steel inventory, stock levels, and material allocation based on job requirements
• Coordinate with detailing, purchasing, and production management regarding releases, shortages, and job priorities
• Run production, backlog, and labor reports for management
• Identify and communicate bottlenecks or production concerns early
• Maintain Power Fab data integrity, including workstations, sequences, statuses, and job setup
• Support shipping by preparing load lists, bundle tags, and delivery documentation

• 3–5+ years of experience in steel fabrication production control, scheduling, or shop data management
• Hands‑on experience with Tekla Power Fab/EPM production module required
• Ability to read structural drawings, shop drawings, and bills of material
• Strong understanding of steel fabrication flow, including cutting, fitting, welding, finishing, and shipping
• Highly organized and detail‑oriented
• Strong data accuracy and follow-through
• Ability to coordinate effectively with detailing, purchasing, management, and shop personnel

• Experience administering or configuring Power Fab, including workstations, statuses, or user setup
• Familiarity with Tekla Structures or SDS/2 detailing output
• Knowledge of AISC and AWS D1.1 standards
• Experience with nesting, optimization, and material management
• Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred

• Established AISC Certified Fabricator with a steady and growing backlog
• Shop already operating on Tekla Power Fab
• Opportunity to take ownership of the production‑control process
• Direct communication with management and ownership
• Benefits available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k)

Smith Ironworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.