Hydro Aluminum North America

Advanced Fabrication Manager

Hydro Aluminum North America • $90K — $120K *
St. Augustine, FL 32084In-Person
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • 5+ years of experience in CNC programming, machining, or tooling.
  • Preferred experience specifically in aluminum.
  • Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Tooling, Fabrication, or a related field is preferred.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills.

Responsibilities

  • Lead fabrication operations focusing on safety, quality, productivity, and cost efficiency.
  • Oversee aluminum extrusion manufacturing processes, including CNC machining.
  • Ensure compliance with industry quality standards such as ISO 9001 and IATF 16949.
  • Manage outsourcing strategies to meet customer demands effectively.
  • Develop competitive pricing models to support new business opportunities.
  • Engage and retain employees by demonstrating strong leadership and coaching skills.
  • Maintain accountability for equipment reliability and ERP system utilization.

Benefits

  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, and Life Insurance options.
  • Retirement Savings Plans that include Company Match/Contributions.
  • Education Assistance for professional growth.
  • Eligibility for Bonus Plans based on performance.
  • Parental Leave to support family needs.
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What we offer you
  • Medical, Rx, Dental, Disability, Life Insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts
  • Retirement Savings Plans with Company Match/Contributions
  • Education Assistance
  • Bonus Plan Eligibility
  • Parental Leave


Job Summary:The Advanced Fabrication Manager, as a key member of the Plant Management Team, plays a critical role in setting departmental objectives and long-term goals aligned with organizational strategy. This role ensures compliance with company policies and procedures, fosters cross-functional collaboration, and leads supervisors and team members in a flow-based production environment. The manager is responsible for driving safety, quality, and cost efficiency through effective leadership and problem-solving to reduce waste and support continuous improvement.

What will make you successful?

Required Education/Experience:
  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
  • Minimum of five years of CNC Programming, Machining, and/or Tooling experience.


Preferred Skills/Qualifications:
  • Experience in aluminum preferred.
  • Bachelor's degree Engineering, Tooling, and/or Fabrication or similar field preferred.
  • Bilingual preferred.
  • Knowledge of fabrication, machining, tooling, tolerancing, machine setup, automation, and pricing models.
  • Strong analytical, communication, and computer skills.
  • Project management experience.
  • Strong communication skills across all organizational levels.
  • Proven ability in conflict resolution and employee relations.
  • Effective team and people management.
  • Ability to create solutions and communicate solutions to influence others.
  • Travel less than 15%.


What you will be doing
  • Lead fabrication operations with full accountability for safety, quality, cost, productivity, and P&L performance across a team and work areas (with primary focus on CNC).
  • Oversee the manufacturing of aluminum extrusions, including cutting, punching, bending, and CNC machining.
  • Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 and IATF 16949 automotive quality standards.
  • Manage outsourcing strategies for work beyond internal capabilities, aligning with customer needs.
  • Support new business quoting by developing competitive, cost-effective pricing models.
  • Demonstrate strong leadership in employee engagement, retention, and coaching.
  • Achieve safety performance benchmarks within a heavy industrial environment.
  • Maintain customer-facing responsibilities related to supply, quality, and new product development (NPD).
  • Utilize ERP systems and ensure equipment reliability.


Possible work locations

About Hydro Aluminum North America

Hydro Aluminum North America is a leading producer and fabricator of aluminum products in North America. The company is a subsidiary of Norsk Hydro, a Norwegian multinational company that specializes in aluminum production. Hydro Aluminum North America operates several manufacturing facilities across the United States and Canada, and offers a wide range of products and services, including extruded aluminum products, rolled products, and precision tubing. The company serves a variety of industries, including automotive, construction, and packaging. Hydro Aluminum North America is committed to sustainability and has implemented several initiatives to reduce its environmental impact.
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Size
2,000 employees
Industry
Manufacturing & Automotive
* Ladders Estimates

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