Job Description

The Metal Shop Coordinator is responsible for overseeing the safe, efficient, and effective operation of the metal fabrication shop within an industrial facility. This role involves hands-on metalworking, coordination of personnel and projects, equipment maintenance, inventory control, and ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards.

Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily activities in the metal shop to support production, maintenance, and facility needs.
• Operate and maintain metalworking equipment such as welders, shears, press brakes, plasma cutters, grinders, and CNC machines.
• Perform and oversee welding and fabrication of structural and mechanical components used in facility operations.
• Maintain a preventative maintenance schedule for all shop equipment; coordinate external service as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA and company safety protocols; maintain MSDS and safety documentation.
• Monitor inventory levels of materials, tools, gases, and consumables; reorder supplies as necessary.
• Work with engineering, maintenance, and production teams to fabricate parts and assemblies to specifications.
• Train and supervise shop personnel and maintenance staff in proper tool use, fabrication methods, and safety.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the shop, including proper storage of materials.
• Assist in layout design for shop workflow optimization and equipment placement.
• Complete any other projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required Knowledge/Experience:

• 5+ years of experience in a metal fabrication or industrial maintenance role.
• Proficient in MIG, TIG, and stick welding, with ability to work on a variety of metals.
• Experience with mechanical fabrication, machine repair, and blueprint reading.
• Strong knowledge of shop safety practices, OSHA regulations, and PPE requirements.
• Preferred: Forklift and overhead crane operation certification.
• Preferred: Familiarity with CNC plasma or milling equipment and CAD/CAM software.
• Preferred: Previous leadership experience in a shop or maintenance team environment.

Required Skill/Abilities:

• Able to lift to 50 lbs., stand for extended periods, and work in a physically demanding environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite software.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Strong supervisory and leadership skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.

Values

• Safety Focus: Prioritize safety in all actions. Actively follow safety protocols, identify potential hazards, and take immediate steps to correct or report unsafe conditions. Model safe behavior for others and contribute to a culture of workplace safety.
• Have Humanity: Respect the input and ideas of everyone to create the best possible outcome.
• Be Transparent: Value transparency in all interactions, ensuring honesty and openness with each stakeholder.
• Drive Innovation: Seek new ways to improve and take on new challenges.
• Be Resilient: Adapt to the ever-evolving business needs enabled by resourcefulness and agility.
• Always Reliable: Deliver on your commitments and achieve your goals. Show up to work on time and complete your assigned tasks.
• Grit: Learn new things, actively seek feedback, and training.
• Ownership Mindset: Take full responsibility for the quality and efficiency of your work. Proactively identify issues, offer solutions, and follow through. Treat company resources and goals as your own.

Performance Metrics

• Attendance & Punctuality: Maintain 97% attendance rate with minimal tardiness.
• Teamwork & Communication: Receive positive feedback from team leaders or operators on responsiveness and attitude.
• Continuous Improvement Participation: Actively contribute at least one improvement idea per quarter.
• Safety Compliance: Zero safety violations or incidents; full adherence to PPE and safety protocol.
• This position is jointly accountable to achieve targets on the following measures to help drive organizational and department success.

Work Environment and Physical Demands

• Standard work week is Monday through Friday, typically 40 hours per week, overtime may be required, including evenings or weekends, based on production demands.
• Physical exertion may vary depending on position type. May be required to regularly stoop, kneel, bend, crouch, frequently stand or walk around the work area, and lift or move objects up to 50 lbs.
• Manufacturing Environment with exposure to high noise levels, heat, dust, and fumes. Subjective to seasonal weather conditions (hot in summer and cold in winter months).
• Use of welding and cutting equipment, hand tools, and heavy machinery.
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE) at all times.
• Assembling may involve manipulating small parts and using hand tools. Good hand-eye coordination and dexterity are essential for this job. Comfortable with occasional repetitive motions.

Additional Information

A Note to our Recruitment Partners: We really appreciate the interest, but MCG currently manages hiring through our internal team. We love getting to know our candidates directly! Because of this, we don’t accept unsolicited resumes from agencies at this time. If we ever need an extra hand, we’ll be sure to reach out to the community. Thanks for understanding!

MCG is an equal opportunity employer prohibiting discrimination based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, marital status, physical or mental disability, and any other protected classes stated by applicable federal and state laws. MCG is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities and to act in accordance with regulations and guidance issued by the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).