Fabrication Lead

PRICE ELECTRIC is hiring a Fabrication Lead that supports daily fabrication operations by working alongside and providing task‑level direction to assemblers to complete work orders safely, accurately, and on schedule. This role is a hands‑on production position that assists with work coordination, quality checks, and communication under the direction of the Production Supervisor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Follow and reinforce all safety rules, PPE requirements, and company and customer procedures; actively participate in daily huddles and Job Hazard Analyses.
• Perform hands‑on electrical assembly and fabrication work in accordance with work orders, drawings, and specifications.
• Provide day‑to‑day task coordination and on‑the‑job guidance to assemblers while performing production work.
• Monitor production progress and communicate status, delays, or issues to the Production Supervisor.
• Assist with material staging, inventory handling, and tool and equipment preparation.
• Verify completed work meets drawings, specifications, and quality standards; identify and report deficiencies and assist with corrective actions.
• Support training and skill development of assemblers through coaching and demonstration during daily work.
• Maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas and support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Complete required production updates, inspections, logs, and material tracking using company systems.

Education and/or Experience

• High school diploma or GED required
• Electrical trade education with 5+ years of relevant electrical experience and OSHA 10 certification, or equivalent combination of training and experience
• Active electrical license as required for assigned work; Journeyman license may be required depending on scope
• Manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred
• Ability to perform mild steel welding (Arc & MIG) or be willing to learn
• Forklift certification or ability to obtain
• Basic Microsoft Office proficiency
• Valid driver’s license
  

Skills and/or Abilities

• Ability to lead tasks while performing hands‑on production work
• Strong attention to safety, quality, and productivity
• Clear verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to follow established procedures, schedules, and supervisory direction
• Commitment to learning and continuous improvement

Working Environment & Physical Requirements

This position is based at the Iowa fabricating facility and requires daily on‑site presence. Overtime, evenings, or weekends may be required based on production needs. The role involves standing, walking, bending, lifting up to 40 pounds occasionally, repetitive movements, and working in PPE and varying indoor and outdoor conditions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to communicate effectively.

Founded in 1996, Price Electric is a national ABC electrical merit shop contractor that employs >200 daytime construction employees in industrial, commercial, residential, underground utility, traffic, service, and production settings. Full time employees enjoy:

• Company-Paid Employee Vision, Short-Term Disability, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance 
  
• Affordable Elective Medical, Dental, Accident, and Voluntary Life Benefit Plans with Great Carriers
  
• Health Savings Account Company Contributions for Price Electric HDHP Participants and Advocacy Services for All Price Electric Medical Plan Participants
  
• Enhanced 401(k) Company Match on Employee Deferrals
  
• Professional Training and Career Development Opportunities
  
• Weekly Payroll
  
• Paid Holidays and Flexible Paid Time Off
• Company Clothing
• Discounted Tool Purchase Program
• Reimbursements on Safety Boots and Prescription Safety Glasses
  

Price Electric is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will not discriminate against applicants or employees based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), sexual orientation, genetic information, age or disability. Qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. 

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