Job Information
Aerotek Fabrication Supervisor in Dallas, Texas
Fabrication Supervisor-Direct Hire- $60-80k Salary
Job Description
Supervise day-to-day operations in the fabrication department, ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production goals. Schedule and assign work across shifts based on production priorities, staffing, and equipment availability. Maintain and update MDI visual management boards to track real-time performance metrics, WIP status, and key operational indicators.
Responsibilities
Troubleshoot and resolve issues with fiber optic lasers, Amada turret punch presses, and press brakes; program parts directly at the machine when rework is needed.
Drive Lean manufacturing initiatives, including waste reduction, standard work improvements, and 5S practices to increase throughput.
Collaborate with engineering to mark up and review BOMs, improve part designs, and implement revisions seamlessly.
Coordinate with purchasing to optimize material flow, reduce excess inventory, and minimize job costs.
Provide leadership, coaching, and safety training to fabrication team members.
Monitor and track employee hours, vacation, and performance metrics to support accountability and engagement.
Assist in special in-house fabrication projects and support the Coil Shop with necessary fabricated parts.
Essential Skills
Supervision
Production management
Parts inventory
Production
Assembly
Warehouse inventory
Inventory control
Assembly
Receivables
Hand tool proficiency
Blueprint reading
Receiver management
Shipping & receiving
Shipping/data entry
Pallet jack operation
Production line management
Additional Skills & Qualifications
Three+ years in fabrication
At least one year as a lead or supervisor
Why Work Here?
Enjoy upward mobility opportunities, as demonstrated by promotions from contractor to supervisor within a year. Benefit from great advantages when permanent, including health coverage, 401K with company match, profit sharing, and professional development support. Experience a dynamic 1st shift schedule.
Work Environment
Work in a warehouse/production environment with up to 150 people. Steel-toed boots are required. The shift starts at 5 AM from Monday to Friday, with rare Saturday work, and ends at 1:30 PM.
Job Type & Location
This is a Permanent position based out of Dallas, TX.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $60000.00 - $80000.00/yr.
including health coverage, 401K + company match, profit sharing, and professional development support
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Dallas,TX.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Apr 17, 2026.
About Aerotek:
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meets their goals, skills and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role solving for companies’ construction, manufacturing and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.