Fabrication Lead | Grand Haven, MI

Salary Range: $50,000 - $77,000 depending on experience

Are you a meticulous professional with a passion for excelling in fabrication lead? The Pivot Group Network, a West Michigan manufacturing-focused recruiting group, is dedicated to fostering meaningful relationships and supporting career growth. We are collaborating with companies in Grand Haven seeking experienced Fabrication Leads.

We are building our network of talent in this field across West Michigan and the broader manufacturing region Pivot Group Network serves. Our partner companies may or may not have an immediate opening for this exact role today, but we actively look for skilled professionals in the regions where they operate. If there is alignment now or in the near future, we reach out.

The Opportunity

We partner with manufacturers across Grand Haven seeking Fabrication Leads who want more than a lateral move. These companies hire intentionally, and we connect them with professionals ready for roles that fit.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and train fabrication team members, ensuring adherence to safety protocols and quality standards.
• Plan and coordinate daily fabrication activities, including material preparation, cutting, welding, and assembly.
• Interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and specifications to guide fabrication processes and ensure product accuracy.
• Troubleshoot and resolve complex fabrication issues, optimizing production efficiency and minimizing material waste.
• Perform quality checks on finished products, verifying dimensions, weld integrity, and overall conformity to design specifications.
• Maintain and calibrate fabrication equipment, scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams to identify and implement process improvements and design enhancements.

Recommended Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in metal fabrication, with at least 2 years in a leadership role.
• Proficient in reading and interpreting blueprints, schematics, and engineering drawings.
• Strong knowledge of various welding techniques (MIG, TIG, STICK) and metal forming processes (shearing, bending, punching).
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor, and supervise a team of fabricators.
• Experience with quality control procedures and ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Familiarity with operating and maintaining fabrication machinery and tools.

Bonus Qualifications

• Additional certifications or training

Job Titles That Should Apply

Fabrication Supervisor, Fabrication Foreman, Lead Fabricator, Fabrication Team Leader, Metal Fabrication Lead, Welding Lead, Sheet Metal Fabrication Lead, Fabrication Shop Lead, Manufacturing Lead - Fabrication, Production Lead - Fabrication

Why The Pivot Group Network

The Pivot Group Network was founded by manufacturing professionals who've been on both sides of the hiring process. Our clients are strategic—they partner with us because they want real insight into their roles and the people filling them, not a stack of resumes. We focus on match-driven placements built around what actually matters: Commute, Compensation, Culture, and Career trajectory. Learn more at https://www.thepivotgroup.org.

If you're ready to take the next step in your career and connect with a firm that values fit over speed, we invite you to reach out at https://www.thepivotgroup.org. The Pivot Group Network offers resources to support your search—market insights, resume feedback, and interview preparation. As our partnerships grow, we'll reach out with opportunities aligned with your goals. Thank you for considering this approach to career advancement.