Fabrication Shop Manager

Columbus, NE - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 4 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Build the Path Forward

At Path Robotics were building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt learn and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods combining perception reasoning and control to deliver field-ready AI that is risk-aware reliable and continuously improving through real-world use.

Big hard problems are our everyday work and our team of intelligent humble and driven people make the impossible possible together.

The Fabrication Shop Manager is responsible for leading day-to-day operations of the fabrication shop managing welders and machinists and ensuring internal and external fabrication requests are executed safely efficiently and to specification. This role serves as the central coordination point between Operations Engineering and external stakeholders for all fabricated components fixtures coupons and ad hoc is a hands-on leadership role requiring strong technical expertise in both welding and machining combined with the ability to prioritize work manage throughput and maintain quality standards.

What Youll Do

Lead coach and develop a team of welders and machinists
Assign work balance workloads and ensure coverage across welding and machining operations
Enforce safety standards shop organization and best practices
Provide hands-on support when needed to unblock work or meet critical timelines
Own intake prioritization and execution of all fabrication requests including:

Weld coupons
Customer fixtures
Engineering prototypes
Production support and ad hoc requests

Manage competing priorities and adjust schedules based on urgency capacity and business needs
Coordinate and communicate priorities across Operations Engineering and external stakeholders
Create parts with manual and CNC machines
Weld parts with MIG and TIG based off of part drawings

Who You Are

5 years of hands-on experience in a fabrication environment
Demonstrated experience in both welding and machining

Welding processes (e.g. MIG TIG structural or similar)
Machining processes (manual and CNC)

Prior experience leading or supervising shop personnel
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
Strong organizational and prioritization skills
Comfortable working in a fast-paced high-mix environment with frequent ad hoc requests
Experience supporting engineering teams or R&D/prototyping environments
Familiarity with fixture design and fabrication
Experience managing internal customers and competing priorities
Exposure to robotics automation or advanced manufacturing environments
Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
Some experience with Engineering design and PDM-style CAD management
Experience using outside vendors to arrange for services that are not part of the current capabilities
Experience with the basics of setting up and maintaining Quality Assurance systems

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

Ability to stand walk bend and work on the shop floor for extended periods of time
Ability to lift push or pull materials and equipment up to 50 lbs with or without reasonable accommodation
Frequent use of hands for handling tools equipment and materials
Ability to safely operate or be around welding and machining equipment including exposure to:
Heat sparks and fumes associated with welding
Noise from fabrication and machining operations
Must be able to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) including safety glasses gloves welding helmet hearing protection and steel-toe footwear
May require occasional extended hours to support urgent builds customer requests or critical business needs

Why Youll Love Working Here

Daily free lunch to keep you fueled and connected with the team
Flexible PTO so you can take the time you need when you need it
Comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage
6 weeks fully paid parental leave plus an additional 68 weeks for birthing parents (1214 weeks total)
401(k) retirement plan through Empower
Generous employee referral bonuseshelp us grow our team!

Who We Are

At Path Robotics we love coming to work to solve interesting and tough challenges but also because our ideas are welcomed and valued. We encourage unique thinking and are dedicated to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion gender gender identity or expression sexual orientation national origin genetics disability age or veteran status.

Required Experience:

Manager

Build the Path ForwardAt Path Robotics were building the future of embodied intelligence. Our AI-driven systems enable robots to adapt learn and perform in the real world closing the skilled labor gap and transforming industries. We go beyond traditional methods combining perception reasoning and co...