Fabrication Lead - Houston, TX
Core
Lead fabrication personnel in the manufacturing of custom-engineered crane structures, including bridge girders, end trucks, trolley frames, platforms, and welded assemblies for overhead and gantry crane systems.
Role type
Senior hands-on IC Fabrication Lead / Foreman
Builds
Custom-engineered crane structures (bridge girders, end trucks, trolley frames, platforms, walkways, machinery structures)
Domain
Heavy equipment manufacturing / Structural steel fabrication
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Leadership of hourly production personnel, welding processes knowledge, structural assembly techniques, AWS D14.1 standards, fabrication drawings interpretation, dimensional inspection, alignment verification, structural tolerance control, problem-solving, organizational skills
Preferred skills
Crane manufacturing experience, structural steel fabrication, bridge construction, heavy equipment, industrial manufacturing operations
Technologies
AWS D14.1, 5S principles
Responsibilities
Lead and direct welders, fitters, fabricators, and production personnel; Oversee fabrication, fit-up, welding, grinding, structural assembly, and material handling; Ensure welding activities comply with WPS and AWS D14.1 standards; Verify weld quality and structural integrity; Maintain dimensional tolerances and structural alignment; Promote safety-first culture and conduct safety audits; Coordinate manpower and resources to meet production schedules.
Seniority
Senior, hands-on IC