Journey Sheet Metal Mechanic

Job Description Lead Sheet Metal Mechanic

Richmond, VA

$28 - $32.00/hour (DOE)

Kodiak Labor Solutions is seeking an experienced Lead Sheet Metal Mechanic to support a growing commercial HVAC fabrication operation in the Richmond, Virginia area.

This opportunity is ideal for a skilled sheet metal professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and helping drive production success. We're looking for someone who can balance hands-on fabrication knowledge with leadership responsibilities while supporting a fast-paced production environment.

If you've led fabrication teams, managed workflow, coached employees, or helped drive production goals in a sheet metal shop, we'd like to talk with you.

As a Sheet Metal Lead Mechanic, you'll help oversee daily production operations while supporting quality, safety, efficiency, and employee development.

• Lead and support fabrication teams in a commercial HVAC ductwork manufacturing environment
• Coordinate daily production activities to help achieve production goals and project deadlines
• Monitor workflow, manpower allocation, and production priorities
• Support teams by ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are available
• Coach, train, and mentor production employees
• Assist with implementing and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
• Support inventory management and material planning activities
• Participate in process improvement initiatives and production efficiency efforts]+
• Maintain production records and operational documentation
• Promote and enforce company safety standards and best practices
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement programs

• 5+ years of sheet metal fabrication, ductwork manufacturing, or related production experience
• 2+ years of leadership experience as a Lead Mechanic, Foreman, Team Lead, or Supervisor
• Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and commercial HVAC ductwork production
• Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment
• Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to read and maintain spreadsheets and production documentation
• Strong communication and leadership skills

• Experience leading teams of 15–35 employees
• Commercial HVAC duct shop experience
• CNC machine and automated fabrication equipment experience
• Experience with workflow planning and production scheduling
• Inventory management experience
• Lean manufacturing or process improvement exposure

Join a company that values leadership, safety, quality workmanship, and employee development.

This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on production operations while helping build and develop a high-performing team. You'll enjoy long-term stability, advancement opportunities, and the ability to help shape the future of a growing fabrication operation.