Fabrication Lead | Wayland, MI

Salary Range: $57,000 - $84,000 depending on experience

Are you a forward-thinking professional with a passion for excelling in fabrication lead? The Pivot Group is committed to fostering meaningful relationships in the manufacturing community. We partner with companies in Wayland seeking skilled Fabrication Leads.

The Opportunity

We are working with companies in Wayland that are adding Fabrication Leads to their teams. These organizations value quality over speed in hiring. By connecting with us, you position yourself for opportunities that align with what you're looking for.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of fabrication technicians, fostering a productive and safe work environment.
• Ensure all fabricated components meet quality standards, blueprints, and engineering specifications.
• Manage daily production schedules, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources to meet production targets and deadlines.
• Provide technical guidance, hands-on support, and training to team members on fabrication techniques and equipment operation.
• Oversee the safe operation, maintenance, and troubleshooting of all fabrication machinery and tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, production planning, and other departments to optimize workflows and resolve technical issues.
• Implement and enforce safety protocols and quality control procedures within the fabrication area.

Recommended Qualifications

• Proven expertise in various fabrication techniques including welding (MIG, TIG, Stick), machining, cutting, and forming.
• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience supervising and mentoring a team of fabricators.
• Strong ability to read, interpret, and work from engineering blueprints, schematics, and CAD models.
• Thorough understanding and adherence to quality control standards and workplace safety protocols.
• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting skills for fabrication processes and equipment.
• Experience with production scheduling, material management, and workflow optimization.

Bonus Qualifications

• Proficiency with CAD/CAM software.
• Experience implementing Lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.
• Advanced welding certifications (e.g., CWI, specific exotic materials).
• Experience with robotics or automation in fabrication processes.

Job Titles That Should Apply

Fabrication Supervisor, Lead Fabricator, Production Lead, Manufacturing Lead, Fabrication Foreman, Metal Fabrication Lead, Fabrication Team Leader

Why Pivot Group

The Pivot Group 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.

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. The Pivot Group 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.