About this role
Key Obsessions:
• Lead Fabrication team members
• Hire, coach, mentor, and engage Fabrication team to perform at the highest level.
• Train and develop team members to reach their full potential, ensuring the skills and knowledge to excel.
• Relentlessly promote Aagard culture.
• Communicate openly, share knowledge, build positive collaboration between all shifts and departments.
• Commitment to safety and quality
• Maintain a safe, organized, and clean work environment.
• Ensure parts and processes meet quality standards through routine maintenance and checks.
• Identify and implement best practices to boost performance, productivity, and cost efficiency.
• Monitor safety and quality metrics, addressing issues promptly to prevent recurrence.
• Ensure team members operate efficiently and with urgency
• Complete machine units and rework on schedule to keep projects moving.
• Respond quickly to customer needs with an “I can't believe they pulled that off” mindset.
• Operate and set up fabrication equipment proficiently to meet production goals.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment, tooling, and process issues to support team success.
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:
• High school diploma or equivalent required; Associate's degree in Machine Tool Technology or a related field preferred, along with 3 years of manufacturing supervisory experience or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Experience in interviewing, performance management, coaching, and developing teams adventageous
• Proficient in reading CAD drawings and blueprints
• Demonstrated ability to set up and operate CNC equipment
• Experience in machinery fabrication and measuring instruments
• Strong prioritization, time management, organization, proactive decision-making, and attention to detail
• Experience with Microsoft products including proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Confidence and ability to communicate professionally with internal and external customers verbally and in writing
• Commitment to exceeding customer expectations
• 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 you're 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 life's 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 life's 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, you're not just joining a company—you're joining a team that cares. Your contributions matter here, and we're proud to offer benefits that help you thrive at work and beyond.