Fabrication Team Lead

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication shipbuilding aerospace and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel youre joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships defense systems aerospace components and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The Fabrication Team Lead assists the Supervisor by overseeing daily welding and fabrication activities ensuring work is completed safely efficiently and to quality standards. This role requires strong leadership communication and advanced welding and blueprint-reading skills. Responsibilities include planning and executing jobs inspecting work mentoring employees and enforcing company policies. The Lead uses independent judgment in selecting methods materials and equipment and communicates any workforce or production issues to management.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

Review work orders and blueprints to understand job requirements materials and sequence of operations

Plan and organize daily tasks to maximize efficiency and meet production deadlines

Set up welding and fabrication equipment based on job specifications

Perform advanced welding using FCAW GMAW SMAW and other methods as needed

Assemble tack bolt and secure parts in preparation for welding

Oversee and guide team members in welding fabrication and assembly activities

Inspect work in progress and completed products to ensure quality standards are met

Troubleshoot issues and determine proper repair methods materials and equipment

Operate shop equipment such as cranes and forklifts safely

Repair or rework parts by cutting reshaping and reassembling components when necessary

Monitor employee productivity and provide coaching or mentoring as needed

Communicate any performance or operational concerns to Supervisor/Management

Enforce company policies safety regulations and quality procedures

Maintain a clean organized and safe work environment

Perform additional duties as assigned by the Supervisor

Mission Readiness:

Advanced welding proficiency (FCAW GMAW SMAW arc and gas welding)

Strong blueprint reading and interpretation

Knowledge of fabrication structural assembly and metal properties

Ability to analyze work orders and plan job sequences

Equipment operation (welders cutting torch shop cranes forklifts)

Inspection and quality control of work in progress and finished products

Repair and rework techniques

May require a high school diploma or its equivalent with at least 5 years of experience in the field or in a related area.

Travel Requirements:

Occasional travel between plants as required.

Physical Requirements:

While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to sit stand and walk; occasionally stoop kneel and/or climb; use hands to finger handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. Must be able to lift and/or move up to 50 pounds independently. Frequent bending stooping and twisting required.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

Uphold Safety and Quality Standards

Embody Team Spirit

Relentless Customer Focus

Convey Integrity Trust and Professionalism

Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

Comprehensive Benefit Package

Competitive Pay

401K Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities

Shift Differentials

Overtime Potential

Paid on the Job Training

Certification Sponsorship Opportunities

Committed to Individual Career Growth

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Need Assistance

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