Lead Hand Fabricator (Curtain Wall & Storefront)

Position Summary

We are looking for a hands-on leader to supervise and work alongside our fabrication team. The Lead Hand Fabricator will be responsible for coordinating the daily workflow, interpreting blueprints, and fabricating aluminum curtain wall and storefront systems to a high standard of precision and quality.

The ideal candidate is a skilled fabricator with proven leadership abilities who thrives on managing deadlines and mentoring a team.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead & Supervise: Coordinate, assign, and review the work of fabricators; provide hands-on guidance, training, and support.
• Fabrication: Read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, and cut lists to determine material requirements and fabrication procedures.
• Cutting & Machining: Accurately measure, cut, and machine aluminum extrusions using chop saws, miter saws, drills, and other shop equipment.
• Assembly: Oversee and participate in the assembly of frames for curtain walls, storefronts, and entrances, ensuring all components are joined, sealed, and finished to specification.
• Quality Control: Conduct regular checks to ensure all fabricated products meet our exacting standards for accuracy and quality.
• Workflow Management: Manage the flow of materials and projects through the shop to meet production schedules.
• Safety Leadership: Champion a safety-first culture by ensuring all team members adhere to safety protocols, use PPE, and maintain a clean and organized work environment.

Qualifications & Skills

Required:

• Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience in aluminum fabrication, specifically with curtain wall and storefront systems.
• Minimum 1-2 years of experience in a leadership role (Lead Hand, Shop Foreman, or Supervisor) within a fabrication environment.
• Expert ability to read and interpret architectural blueprints, shop drawings, and cut lists.
• Proficient in the use of fabrication tools, including miter saws, chop saws, and drills.
• Strong mathematical skills and expert precision with a tape measure.
• Excellent communication, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Assets (Preferred but Not Required):

• Forklift certification.
• Experience operating or programming CNC machinery.
• Knowledge of local building codes and standards.

Company DescriptionWe commit ourselves to providing our customers with services carried out in a timely manner using quality products and maintaining budget requirements.
We recognize that we cannot achieve our goals without the virtues of honesty, integrity, and concern for the interests of others. These traits are essential for the accomplishment of the tasks ahead. Therefore, our company has endeavoured to conduct all of its affairs in the spirit of those values.
Our team strives for total customer satisfaction.
Here at Crystal Clear Installations; we manufacture, assemble, sell, deliver, install, and service a wide range of quality products in the most efficient manner possible.
We have teamed with selected manufacturers, vendors and dealers to provide an alliance that is unsurpassed in the markets we serve. Because of this, we are able to pass along these cost savings to you as well.
Performance is the difference in our company.
We are continually providing the necessary training to our staff and installers to ensure that we are up-to-date with the latest trends and evolving demands. Paying close attention to detail ensures that we are carrying out installations to your expectations.Company DescriptionWe commit ourselves to providing our customers with services carried out in a timely manner using quality products and maintaining budget requirements.We recognize that we cannot achieve our goals without the virtues of honesty, integrity, and concern for the interests of others. These traits are essential for the accomplishment of the tasks ahead. Therefore, our company has endeavoured to conduct all of its affairs in the spirit of those values.Our team strives for total customer satisfaction.Here at Crystal Clear Installations; we manufacture, assemble, sell, deliver, install, and service a wide range of quality products in the most efficient manner possible.We have teamed with selected manufacturers, vendors and dealers to provide an alliance that is unsurpassed in the markets we serve. Because of this, we are able to pass along these cost savings to you as well.Performance is the difference in our company.We are continually providing the necessary training to our staff and installers to ensure that we are up-to-date with the latest trends and evolving demands. Paying close attention to detail ensures that we are carrying out installations to your expectations.