Sheet Metal Shop - Lead
Listed on 2026-01-01
-
Manufacturing / Production
Fabrication, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG
Atlantic Constructors, Inc.
Until Filled (EST)
714 - Shop - Sheet Metal
1401 Battery Brooke Parkway, Richmond, VA, USA
Full Time
At ACI we build our company and our culture not by counting people, but by making our people count!
Atlantic Constructors is seeking dynamic, motivated, career minded individuals to join our expanding team! Atlantic Constructors has been recognized as an industry leader in the Mid‑Atlantic Region for over 50 years.
Benefits:Atlantic Constructors is dedicated to providing its employees and their eligible family members with a wide range of benefits. From competitive benefits to on‑site wellness programs, we provide resources to support you and your family’s health, well‑being and happiness. We have created a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Medical Insurance Plans
- Dental Insurance Plan
- Vision Insurance Plan
- 401(K) Retirement Plan with Generous Company Matching
- Health Savings Plan
Atlantic Constructors offers competitive benefits, for more information check out our comprehensive list on our website.
Summary/Objective:The Sheet Metal Shop – Lead will be responsible for the overall manufacturing process in their assigned area as well as monitoring of quality and output yields for their specific area. The Production Lead will assist the Shop Manager in the ongoing training, development, and accountability of all team members. The Sheet Metal Shop – Lead, sets the example for the specific area and supports the Shop Manager with cultivating high functioning teams.
Essential Functions:- Fabricates assembles, alters, welds and repairs of sheet metal products and equipment using MIG & TIG welding methods on galvanized, stainless, aluminum, and carbon steel. (e.g., ductwork and hoods for HVAC systems) utilizing blueprints, drawings and work orders.
- Uses power tools such as, but not limited to grinders, files, and scrapers to prep materials for welding and cleaning after welding
- Assembles and welds a variety of sheet metal ductwork systems and other non‑structural welding tasks
- Gathers material required for performance of work.
- Operates equipment and trains team members on usage and safe operating procedures
- Directs and assigns work to employees within their specific area as needed to reach production goals
- Leads, guides, motivates and communicates to employees within their specific area professionally and competently
- Provides training and development to new and existing employees to cultivate high performing teams
- Assists manager in holding employees accountable for attendance, performance, productivity and teamwork. Ensures that the quality of the production is maintained throughout the work day
- Notifies Supervisor of any equipment malfunctions or problems that are impeding production.
- Ensures that all safety related concerns are communicated and addressed
- Ensures all employees are operating equipment according to procedures while following appropriate safety measures
- Keeps area clean and organized at all times
- Communicates any performance concerns to shop manager
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Supervisory Responsibility: Yes
- 5+ years of experience in sheet metal production; or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience (preferably in a shop leadership role)
- Knowledge of shop equipment such as, but not limited to plasma cutting tables; coil line, power shears; notchers; brakes; rollers; lock‑formers; cleat benders; punches; pins potters; spiral equipment; insulation cutters; insulation adhesive applicators; saws; hand tools; and drill presses to cut, form, punch, spiral machinery, insulate, seal, and assemble sheet metal in a safe manor
- 2+ years' experience using MIG and TIG welding techniques or equivalent combination of vocational training and experience
- Must be able to pass a horizontal and overhead weld test
- Ability to learn functionality of process equipment
- Must have strong communication and leadership skills
- Must be able to multi‑task, work with minimal supervision, follow written and oral instructions, show attention to detail and demonstrate problem‑solving skills
- Must adhere to all company policy and procedures
- Must be available, and have the means to report…
(If this job is in fact in your jurisdiction, then you may be using a Proxy or VPN to access this site, and to progress further, you should change your connectivity to another mobile device or PC).