Welding Fabricator Lead

URGENT HIRE · WESTERN COLORADOPlayer/coach role leading the floor of a fast-scaling industrial fabrication platform.THE ROLERun the floor of a pod-based industrial fabrication platform serving large national clients. From the shop floor to the customer call to the cost report — you own production execution, end to end.ABOUT MOUNTAIN OFF-ROAD / DSMMountain Off-Road / DSM is a precision steel fabrication and CNC machining platform in Delta, Colorado. Our work spans:•     Architectural cladding for national transit programs•     AWS D1.1 structural steel for utility-scale infrastructure•     Stainless production cells for OEM clients•     Aftermarket consumer productsWe're scaling. In the last twelve months we've signed multi-year programs with national clients, launched a dedicated stainless production cell, and stood up the first formal pod operating model in our shop's history. This isn't a maintenance shop.KEY RESPONSIBILITIESProduction & Delivery Execution•     Own and manage the production schedule across all pods to meet customer deadlines and maximize throughput•     Prioritize work, allocate labor, and adjust schedules in real time based on constraints and exceptions•     Ensure all jobs ship on time, on budget, and to specificationTechnical & Customer Support•     Review drawings, specifications, and RFQs for manufacturability and cost implications•     Provide technical input to sales and customers on design, materials, and fabrication methods•     Support quoting with accurate routings, labor estimates, and material requirementsQuality & Continuous Improvement•     Establish and enforce quality checkpoints throughout fabrication processes•     Lead root cause analysis and corrective actions for defects or rework•     Drive continuous improvement using Lean principlesSafety & Compliance•     Champion a safety-first culture and lead by example on the shop floor•     Empower employees to stop work when unsafe conditions existEquipment, Materials & Cost Control•     Ensure all equipment is maintained, operational, and reliable•     Monitor job costs, labor hours, and productivity — take action to stay on targetTeam Leadership & Development•     Lead, coach, and develop a high-performing, cross-trained team across pods•     Minimum 2-deep capability on critical skills where possible•     Foster a culture of ownership, accountability, and continuous improvementGROWTH PATH•     First 90 days: Own the production schedule and weekly cadence. Establish the operating rhythm — standups, exceptions, KPI reporting.•     6 months: Cross-pod throughput is yours. Anchor program shipping clean, pod leads accountable to you.•     12 months: Production runs predictably. Lean checkpoints standing, on-time delivery targets hit.•     Beyond: Director of Operations as the platform scales.REQUIRED•     5+ years experience in steel fabrication or manufacturing leadership•     Strong understanding of fabrication processes — cutting, forming, welding, assembly•     Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and customer specifications•     Experience with production scheduling, job costing, and workflow optimization•     Hands-on problem solver — works strategically and tactically•     Ability to relocate to Delta, CO 81416 before starting workPREFERRED•     10+ years manufacturing leadership in a fabrication or job-shop environment•     Lean manufacturing — practical application over theory•     Pod- or cell-based production leadership•     ERP / shop floor systems and KPI dashboard experience•     Customer-facing experience — quoting, technical reviews, account managementCOMPENSATION & BENEFITS•     $70,000 – $85,000/year based on experience•     Performance bonus tied to on-time delivery, quality, and margin targets•     Signing bonus available for the right candidate•     401(k) with company matching•     Life insurance•     Paid time off and parental leave•     Professional development assistance•     Employee discount on Mountain Off-Road productsWHY DELTA, COLORADODelta sits in the Uncompahgre Valley — within an hour of Telluride, Crested Butte, the Black Canyon of the Gunnison, and the Grand Mesa. Lower cost of living than the Front Range, no traffic, four real seasons. Some of the best mountain biking, skiing, hunting, and fly fishing in Colorado — minus the Front Range commute.HOW TO APPLYSend your resume to jobs@doughtysteel.com. Include a response to this question:Describe your experience with production scheduling, job costing, and workflow optimization. What system or framework did you use, and what measurable outcome did you drive?We respond to qualified applicants within 48 hours.Mountain Off-Road / DSM is an equal opportunity employer.