Fabrication Lead

Job Description:

• Completes AAON’s Production Leader Program.

• Leads a team of workers, including assigning tasks and providing guidance.

• Motivates and mentors team members to maximize productivity and quality.

• Collaborates with management team to ensure production targets are met.

• Allocates resources, including labor, equipment, and materials to support the production plan.

• Monitors and enforces quality control processes to ensure products meet established standards.

• Investigates and addresses production and quality related issues as they arise.

• Ensures all safety protocols and regulations are followed.

• Conducts safety training and audits and provides recommendations for safety improvements.

• Identifies opportunities for process optimization and improved efficiency.

• Implements changes and oversees process improvements to enhance productivity.

• Maintains accurate inventory levels of raw materials and finished products.

• Coordinates with inventory control teams to minimize waste and optimize stock levels.

• Generates regular reports on performance, including productivity, quality, and efficiency metrics.

• Provides regular updates to management on production status and challenges.

Education and Experience Requirements:

High School diploma or General Education Degree (GED) or an equivalent combination of education and experience with 3 years of experience in a production or manufacturing role preferred.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong knowledge of production processes, quality control and safety regulations

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.

• Good organizational and time management skills.

• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office products and production management software and systems.

• Ability to obtain and maintain 608 universal refrigerant certification.

• Ability to communicate in written and spoken English language

Essential Mental Functions: 

• Communicates effectively in written and spoken form. 

• Possesses excellent interpersonal relationship skills. 

• Exhibits good decision making and analytical problem solving abilities. 

• Demonstrates strong multi-tasking capabilities and organizational skills. 

• Works effectively in a team environment. 

• Works effectively in a fast-paced high-pressure environment. 

Essential Physical Functions: 

• Lift up to 50lbs. 

• Sit or stand for up to 95 percent of work hours. 

• Periodic visits to the manufacturing facility with seasonal hot and cold temperatures, dust, and some chemical fume exposure. 

Disclaimer: 

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at a time with or without notice. This job description is not an exhaustive list of all functions that the employee may be required to perform, and the employee may be required to perform additional functions. The company reserves the right to revise this job description at any time.  The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily. If requested, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job, absent undue hardship. 

Benefits and Compensation Summary:

We take care of our people. We offer competitive compensation and robust benefits to all full-time team members, including:

• Tuition reimbursement

• Paid time-off

• Paid holidays

• Healthcare insurance & Health Savings Accounts

• Profit sharing or Annual Incentive Plan Bonus

• Premium 401(k) plan

Pay Range: