An Industrial Mechanic repairs and maintains complex machines used in production or manufacturing, such as conveyor belts; may use computerized diagnostic equipment.
Mechanical Engineer / Production Shop Manager -Steel Fabrication Northstar Logix Inc Dallas, TX Job Details Full-time $50,244.61 - $60,982.76 a year 12 hours ago Qualifications Inventory management systems Press brake machine Mechanical blueprint interpretation Spanish Mechanical fabrication Resource planning methods Equipment troubleshooting English Steel construction materials
OSHA 10 MRP
Manufacturing facility experience Mechanical drawings Supervising experience Workforce planning strategy Managing engineering teams Production management software Construction drawing review Managing manufacturing teams Technical troubleshooting support Metal forming fabrication Workforce management Production scheduling adjustments Building materials production team management Manufacturing company experience Mechanical troubleshooting Operations planning CNC machining Production troubleshooting Full Job Description We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer / Production Shop Manager to lead daily operations within our structural steel fabrication facility. This is a hands-on leadership role responsible for managing shop production, supervising fabrication teams, optimizing manufacturing processes, and ensuring safe, high-quality, on-time production. The ideal candidate has a strong background in structural steel fabrication, CNC machinery, welding operations, and production management . Responsibilities Manage day-to-day operations of the structural steel fabrication shop Supervise shop personnel including welders, fitters, fabricators, CNC operators, and machine operators Plan, schedule, and prioritize production to meet customer delivery deadlines Oversee operation of CNC fabrication equipment including: Beam Lines Plasma Tables CNC Drills Band Saws Press Brakes Robotic Welding Systems Review fabrication drawings, shop drawings, and production documents Ensure fabricated steel components meet quality standards and project specifications Monitor machine utilization, preventive maintenance, and equipment performance Coordinate with Engineering, Estimating, Project Management, Purchasing, and Quality teams Improve shop productivity, workflow, labor utilization, and manufacturing efficiency Implement Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives Track production KPIs including productivity, throughput, labor efficiency, scrap, and downtime Ensure OSHA compliance and maintain a safe manufacturing environment Train and mentor production employees Support inventory control, material flow, and shop logistics Required Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, Industrial Engineering, or related field (preferred) 2+ years of leadership experience in structural steel fabrication or heavy metal manufacturing Experience managing fabrication shop operations Strong knowledge of: Structural Steel Fabrication Welding Processes CNC Fabrication Equipment Steel Manufacturing Operations Ability to read and interpret: Structural Drawings Shop Drawings Blueprints Fabrication Details Experience with production scheduling and workforce planning Strong leadership and team management skills Excellent troubleshooting and problem-solving abilities Experience with ERP/MRP systems Preferred Qualifications Experience with AISC Certified Fabricators Knowledge of
AWS D1.1
Welding Code Lean Manufacturing / Six Sigma certification Experience with robotic welding or automated fabrication systems OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 Certification Bilingual English/Spanish is a plus Physical Requirements Work in an industrial steel fabrication environment Ability to stand and walk throughout the shop for extended periods Occasionally lift up to 50 lbs Comfortable working around heavy equipment, cranes, welding operations, and fabrication machinery
