Fabrication Lead

Now hiring for a Fabrication Lead

Location: Oakland, CA

Pay Rate: $34.00 – $42.00 per hour

Built to Run. Paid to Operate.

Looking for Fabrication Lead jobs in Oakland where dependable work keeps production moving? This opportunity lets you operate manufacturing equipment, monitor product quality, and help produce consistent results in a safe, fast-paced production environment.

If your skills and experience are a good match for this role, please apply today. This opportunity is based on a Machine Operator career path and is being offered by Staffmark to qualified candidates.

Education Requirements

• High school diploma or GED preferred.
• Technical training or manufacturing education is beneficial.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and perform daily fabrication work across precision bandsaw cutting, assembly, heat treatment, cleaning, hydraulic pressing, waterjet, and general fabrication operations.
• Review drawings, work orders, priorities, and special requirements to ensure jobs are assigned and completed accurately.
• Coordinate handoffs between fabrication operations and verify that work, documentation, tooling, materials, and required instructions are ready for the next operation.
• Ensure work orders, travelers, production records, quantities, and job-status information are completed accurately and updated as required.
• Identify suspected nonconforming product, protect affected material, and promptly coordinate review with Quality and the Production Manager.
• Balance workload across team members and operation steps to support production schedules and customer delivery needs.
• Track job progress, identify constraints, and report fabrication status, risks, and recovery actions in production meetings.
• Train new fabrication technicians on fabrication tasks, department procedures, safe work practices, and required documentation.
• Work closely with the Production Manager and the Planning department to prioritize work, resolve bottlenecks, and ensure timely completion of department output.
• Promote safe work practices, correct use of PPE, and compliance with OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Troubleshoot fabrication equipment or process issues and coordinate maintenance, quality, or engineering support when needed.
• Identify opportunities to improve safety, quality, workflow, standard work, equipment utilization, and department organization.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Strong attention to detail and ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and work order instructions.
• Ability to use applicable measuring and inspection tools to verify fabrication work and identify discrepancies.
• Familiarity with production-control systems, job-status tracking, work order documentation, and production record requirements.
• Ability to recognize process, documentation, material, or quality discrepancies and determine when work should be paused and escalated.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and coordinate work across multiple jobs, parts, and fabrication steps.
• Clear communication skills, including the ability to report status, identify risks, and escalate issues appropriately.
• Ability to lead by example, support team members, and reinforce quality, safety, and schedule expectations without formal supervisory authority.
• Working knowledge of fabrication tools, equipment, measuring tools, and safe handling of chemicals used in the department.

Physical Requirements

• Must be willing to wear all required PPE, including respirator masks and hood
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs. regularly and up to 75 lbs. infrequently
• Must be able to work standing for extended periods
• Able to work in extreme temperatures depending on season
• Able to work in a loud production environment

Benefits

• Competitive Weekly Pay
• Comprehensive Benefits including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Life Insurance and Disability Insurance for added peace of mind.
• Optional 401(k) Plan to help you prepare for the future.
• Safety-Focused Manufacturing Environment with opportunities for training and advancement.

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What You Will Do

As a Fabrication Lead you will operate, monitor, adjust, and maintain manufacturing equipment to produce quality products according to production schedules and established procedures. You will inspect finished products, replenish materials, identify equipment issues, perform routine machine checks, maintain production records, and support safe, efficient manufacturing operations.

A Fabrication Lead supports manufacturing operations by operating production equipment, monitoring quality, and helping maintain efficient workflows throughout the facility. This role combines technical ability with strong attention to detail and dependable work habits.

The Fabrication Lead works with manufacturing equipment, production schedules, and quality standards while supporting safe, productive operations. Mechanical aptitude and reliability contribute to long-term success.

This profession is ideal for individuals who enjoy manufacturing and operating industrial equipment.