Continuous Improvement Fabrication Specialist
Listed on 2026-08-31
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Manufacturing / Production
Fabrication, Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma
Continuous Improvement Fabrication Specialist
Location:
Virginia Beach, VA
Pay: $28.00–$38.00 per hour, based on experience and qualifications. Highly qualified candidates may be considered above the posted range. If your compensation expectations fall outside this range but your experience strongly aligns with the position, we encourage you to apply.
The Continuous Improvement Specialist is responsible for supporting safe, sustainable, and measurable improvements across manufacturing and operational processes. This is a hands-on role that combines continuous improvement principles with welding, fabrication, equipment setup, workstation modification, and shop-floor implementation.
The Continuous Improvement Specialist works closely with Production, Engineering, Maintenance, Operations, and other team members to identify opportunities, implement practical solutions, reduce waste, improve workflow, enhance safety and quality, and increase overall operational efficiency.
Success in this position is measured by the effective execution and sustainability of improvement initiatives and demonstrated gains in productivity, quality, cost, safety, organization, and process efficiency.
Key Responsibilities- Perform hands-on and physical tasks associated with continuous improvement and Lean manufacturing initiatives.
- Weld, fabricate, drill, cut, assemble, and modify materials, parts, and components required for improvement projects.
- Design, build, modify, and install customized fixtures, tables, stands, carts, racks, workstations, storage systems, and other process-improvement aids.
- Set up and install basic equipment, fixtures, tools, and machinery associated with new process implementations.
- Construct and assemble work aids such as carts, tool stands, shadow boards, material storage solutions, and workstation accessories.
- Install and maintain visual management systems, including production boards, signage, labels, floor markings, and other Lean visual controls.
- Mark aisles, work zones, storage areas, and designated safety areas using floor tape, signage, paint, or other approved methods.
- Assist with manufacturing floor layout changes, workstation upgrades, and other physical process modifications.
- Ensure proper setup, placement, alignment, and functionality of newly installed fixtures, tools, and work aids.
- Operate machinery, welding equipment, power tools, hand tools, and measuring equipment for which training and authorization have been provided.
- Assist with testing and troubleshooting newly implemented workstations, fixtures, tools, and process improvements.
- Work directly with employees, supervisors, and cross-functional stakeholders to translate improvement concepts into practical shop-floor solutions.
- Participate in and physically support Kaizen events and other structured continuous improvement activities.
- Identify opportunities to reduce waste, improve material flow, increase productivity, improve workplace organization, and enhance safety.
- Support 5S and workplace organization initiatives.
- Help standardize successful improvements to promote consistency and long-term sustainability.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure improvement projects are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
- Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas throughout project execution.
- Follow all company safety procedures, PPE requirements, and established operating practices.
- Perform additional continuous improvement, fabrication, and operational support duties as assigned.
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Minimum of 1 year of welding, fabrication, manufacturing, or related industrial experience.
- Hands-on experience with GMAW/MIG welding, including flat and out-of-position welding.
- Experience safely operating common power tools and hand tools.
- Experience using measuring tools and the ability to accurately read a tape measure.
- Ability to perform basic shop and manufacturing math.
- Mechanical aptitude and ability to build, assemble, modify, and install physical components.
- Strong problem-solving and critical-thinking skills.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of assigned projects.
- Strong attention to detail…
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