About the role
Job Description Lead Sheet Metal Mechanic Richmond, VA
$28 - $32.00/hour (DOE)
Kodiak Labor Solutions is seeking an experienced Lead Sheet Metal Mechanic to support a growing commercial HVAC fabrication operation in the Richmond, Virginia area.
This opportunity is ideal for a skilled sheet metal professional who enjoys leading teams, improving processes, and helping drive production success. We're looking for someone who can balance hands-on fabrication knowledge with leadership responsibilities while supporting a fast-paced production environment.
If you've led fabrication teams, managed workflow, coached employees, or helped drive production goals in a sheet metal shop, we'd like to talk with you.
What You Will Do
As a Sheet Metal Lead Mechanic, you'll help oversee daily production operations while supporting quality, safety, efficiency, and employee development.
Responsibilities Include
- Lead and support fabrication teams in a commercial HVAC ductwork manufacturing environment
- Coordinate daily production activities to help achieve production goals and project deadlines
- Monitor workflow, manpower allocation, and production priorities
- Support teams by ensuring materials, tools, and equipment are available
- Coach, train, and mentor production employees
- Assist with implementing and improving Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs)
- Support inventory management and material planning activities
- Participate in process improvement initiatives and production efficiency efforts
- Maintain production records and operational documentation
- Promote and enforce company safety standards and best practices
- Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement programs
What We Are SeekingRequired
- 5+ years of sheet metal fabrication, ductwork manufacturing, or related production experience
- 2+ years of leadership experience as a Lead Mechanic, Foreman, Team Lead, or Supervisor
- Strong knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and commercial HVAC ductwork production
- Experience working in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment
- Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and maintain spreadsheets and production documentation
- Strong communication and leadership skills
Preferred
- Experience leading teams of 15–35 employees
- Commercial HVAC duct shop experience
- CNC machine and automated fabrication equipment experience
- Experience with workflow planning and production scheduling
- Inventory management experience
- Lean manufacturing or process improvement exposure
Why Join Us?
Join a company that values leadership, safety, quality workmanship, and employee development.
This position offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on production operations while helping build and develop a high-performing team. You'll enjoy long-term stability, advancement opportunities, and the ability to help shape the future of a growing fabrication operation.
If You Have One or More of These Skills, We Should Talk:
Sheet Metal Fabrication Ductwork Manufacturing Commercial HVAC Lead Mechanic Fabrication Foreman Production Supervisor CNC Machines Plasma Table Coil Line Sheet Metal Shop Manufacturing Operations Production Leadership Inventory Management Process Improvement Team Leadership Commercial Construction
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