Fabrication Leadman – Metal Manufacturing (Laser, Turret Punch, Press Brake

Now Hiring: Fabrication Leadman
Location: Dallas, TX | Mestex

Are you someone who leads from the floor and not just behind a desk?
Do you have experience running fabrication equipment and guiding a team to hit production goals?
Are you confident troubleshooting machines and keeping operations moving in a fast-paced environment?

If so, Mestex is looking for you.

Position Overview
Under the direction of the Plant Supervisor, the Fabrication Leadman is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing daily operations within the fabrication department. This position ensures team performance, production efficiency, and machine uptime across multiple systems, including fiber lasers, turret punches, and press brakes.

What You’ll Be Doing

Lead day-to-day fabrication operations while ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are met

Schedule and assign work based on priorities, staffing, and machine availability

Monitor performance using MDI boards and track WIP and key production metrics

Troubleshoot and resolve issues with fiber lasers, turret punches, and press brakes

Program and adjust machines as needed to support production and rework

Drive Lean initiatives including waste reduction, standard work, and 5S improvements

Collaborate with Engineering to review and improve BOMs and part designs

Partner with Purchasing to ensure proper material flow and minimize downtime

Train, coach, and develop team members while reinforcing a strong safety culture

Track employee performance, attendance, and productivity

Support special fabrication projects and assist other departments as needed

What We’re Looking For

3+ years of experience in metal fabrication leadership

Strong hands-on experience with fiber lasers, turret punch presses, and press brakes

Proven ability to troubleshoot equipment and program machines

Ability to read and interpret blueprints, BOMs, and technical drawings

Experience with ERP systems and production/WIP tracking tools

Strong leadership, communication, and time management skills

Basic Microsoft Excel skills (data entry, sorting, formatting)

Preferred Experience

Background in custom manufacturing or HVAC systems

Experience with Global Shop Solutions or similar ERP systems

Continuous improvement mindset and willingness to grow

Compensation & Benefits

Competitive hourly pay based on experience

Quarterly attendance-based bonuses

Performance-based bonus opportunities

Comprehensive benefits package, including health coverage, 401(k) with company match, and profit sharing

Paid holidays, including floating holidays

Opportunities for advancement within a growing organization

Why Mestex?

At Mestex, leadership means being part of the action. You’ll play a key role in driving performance, developing your team, and improving operations every day.