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Fabrication Lead


Job Location:

Alexandria, VA - USA

Hourly Salary: $ 20 - 29
Posted: 31 July 2026 (30+ days ago)
Application Deadline: 28 October 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following description of work to be performed by this individual is not intended to be all-inclusive. Rather it focuses on the major tasks that must be accomplished.

  • Exhibit active leadership in order to model and support the companys vision and strategies
  • Communicate effectively with supervisor team members and other shifts as needed
  • Ensure that safety is always the number one priority at Alexandria Industries; promote and support a safe work environment and safety-oriented culture by following all safety programs and guidelines
  • Support and enforce the job rotation as stated and comply with when working in production. Strenuous or repetitive jobs must rotate at a minimum of every 4 hours to prevent the risk of injury
    • Strenuous activity is one in which it is necessary for you to use a lot of effort energy or strength
    • REPETITIVE: a motion that occurs every few seconds with little or no variation
    • OSHA emphasizes that job rotation should be used as a preventative measure to prevent physical fatigue and injury
  • Continuously build relationships throughout the department and company in order to best serve and support co-workers and employees
  • Ensure the department has the tools and resources to keep other departments informed of any delays or changes in scheduled arrival times of products required by the department
  • Provide leadership to department team members:
    • Communicate priorities and project assignments
    • Develop and implement adequate cross-training
    • Provide continuing education training and development opportunities
    • Provide coaching to employees to support their grow within their position and the company
    • Ensure expectations and responsibilities are known and followed
    • Monitor employee performance and execute employee performance reviews
    • Delegate special projects
  • Identify and implement methods for reducing costs and expenses in the department
  • Review and analyze department data and trends to make continuous improvement recommendations
  • Apply continuous improvement techniques to improve department operations
  • Ensure that work area is clean and orderly using 5S (standardize sustain sort set in order and shine) principles & perform necessary audits
  • Set up and run equipment safely and efficiently in order to maximize output while meeting customer quality requirements
  • Accurately and efficiently fulfill customer orders:
    • Review manufacturing orders for accuracy and to verify internal/external customer specifications
    • Ensure all quality practices are being followed
    • Perform inspections of aluminum parts and validate inspection data
    • Package orders based on customer specifications
    • Follow and maintain current work center schedule to ensure customer service and satisfaction
  • Continually support and improve the departments key measures
  • Create and train Standard Work Instructions (SWIs)
  • Monitor and recommend appropriate process improvements to safety rates yield and inspection techniques

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

  1. Education:
    • Associates degree in Machine Tool or other related program preferred
  2. Experience:
    • 2 years of manufacturing experience required
    • 1 years of leadership experience preferred
  3. Other required Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
    • Strong computer skills (Outlook Excel Word PowerPoint)
    • Ability to recognize safety concerns
    • Strong written and verbal communication skills
    • Ability to provide strong servant leadership to support team members
    • Ability to take part in continuous education and training
    • Ability to maintain professionalism and composure in every situation
    • Strong knowledge and understanding of all key department operations
    • Knowledgeable in companywide computer systems and programs
    • Ability to utilize the proper inspection equipment per designated cell area
    • Work flexible hours overtime and on-call
    • Ability to lead and influence others
    • Blueprint reading
    • Strong math skills
    • Ability to detect minor defects in the finish of the product
    • Ability to read die drawings and inspect parts according to customer specifications
BENEFITS
  • A.I. Family Health & Wellness Clinic - Free to all employees
  • Group Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Four Day Work Week
  • Climateâcontrolled environment

  • Clean wellâmaintained workspace

  • 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
  • 401(k) Company Match
  • Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
  • Basic Life Insurance
  • Short Term & Long Term Disability Insurance
  • Voluntary Accident Hospital & Critical Illness Insurance
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off (PTO)
  • Paid Volunteer Hours (8hrs. per year)
  • Tuition Reimbursement

The anticipated pay range for this position is $20.00-$29.60/hourly. The actual base pay offered will vary depending on multiple factors include job-related knowledge/skills relevant experience business needs and geographic location.


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Alexandria Industries is a multifaceted manufacturer of custom aluminum extrusions, machining, stretch forming, bending, heatsinks, and injection molding. Learn more.

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