About this role
Pay Range: $26.00-$32.50
Key Obsessions:
- Support the team
Serve as the first point of contact for assigned work, coordinating the daily activities of the fabrication cell.
- Train and mentor team members to ensure skill development and role proficiency.
- Remove obstacles, solve problems, and empower cell members to perform their best.
- Prioritize and complete production tasks on time, maintaining a cant believe they pulled that off mindset for expedited and high-impact projects.
- Commitment to safety and quality
Ensure and maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment that supports team members well-being and operational excellence.
- Uphold quality standards by ensuring parts and processes meet documented requirements and by performing routine maintenance and housekeeping.
- Continuously identify and implement best practices to improve cell performance, increase productivity, reduce costs, and help our customers win.
- Attend company training to develop leadership skills and expertise further.
- Perform Fabrication duties
As a working lead, operate fabrication equipment proficiently to meet production needs and address equipment issues to minimize downtime.
- Assist team members with troubleshooting and resolving issues related to parts, tooling, and processes.
- Address and resolve equipment-related issues to minimize downtime.
- Ensure parts are labeled, organized, and flow efficiently with minimal work-in-progress (WIP) inventory.
Core Accountabilities:
- Foster open communication, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration while upholding Aagard's values of Winning, Together, Honorably, Passionately, and Positively.
- Recommend and implement best practices to prioritize safety, improve productivity, reduce costs, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
- Maintain professional interactions with customers and vendors, representing Aagard accurately and positively.
- Overtime may be required based on business and customer needs. Team members may be asked to work before or after their scheduled shift or on non-regular workdays.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
Knowledge and Experience:
- Associates degree in Machine Tool Technology plus 1 year of fabrication experience or equivalent combination of education and/or experience
- Proven career growth in fabrication roles with expertise in setting up and operating fabrication equipment
- Ability to view and understand CAD drawings and use of Aagard software
- Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail
- Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
- Ability to walk or stand up to 100 percent of the time
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs., stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, or climb
Benefits Offered:
At Aagard, we believe in investing in you —your health, your career, your financial future, and your well-being. Our total rewards package is designed to support you and your family with meaningful benefits.
Comprehensive Healthcare for You and Your Family
- No-Cost Coverage: Preventive & major medical coverage for you and your family—fully paid by Aagard.
- Flexible Health Options: Choose your own plan with company contributions through our Traditional Individual Insurance.
- Payment-in-lieu: Receive extra compensation if youre insured elsewhere.
- Company-Paid Benefits: Dental, Life, and Disability insurance—all included.
- Wellness Support: Reimbursements for gym memberships, nutrition counseling, mental health services, vision screenings, and more.
Financial Security
- 401(k) with Company Match: 50% match on the first 10% of your contributions.
- Quarterly Profit Sharing: Celebrate success with rewards that grow with our company.
Time Off
- Paid Time Off: Enjoy time for rest and relaxation.
- 9 Paid Holidays throughout the year.
- Paid Bereavement Leave for lifes difficult moments.
- Volunteer Time Off: Make an impact with paid time to support causes you care about.
Career Growth & Development Opportunities
- Pathways to Leadership: Build your future with mentorship and servant leadership programs.
- Educational Support : Scholarships and tuition reimbursement to help you grow.
Unique Offerings That Set Us Apart
- Celebrate, Care, and Connect: Our on-staff chaplain is here to support you through lifes milestones, challenges, and celebrations.
- Supporting Our Community: Aagard matches your charitable contributions, helping you give back and make a difference.
- Team Building Events & Lunch & Learns: Connect, learn, and grow with your peers.
- Complimentary Perks: Enjoy fresh fruit, hot beverages, and local business discounts.
At Aagard, youre not just joining a company—youre joining a team that cares . Your contributions matter here, and were proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.