Job Description
Job DescriptionJob Title: Metal Shop Supervisor
Job Description
As a Metal Shop Supervisor, you will oversee daily operations within the Thermal Diffusion Galvanizing (TDG) department to ensure production schedules and customer deadlines are met. You will coordinate workflow, prioritize jobs, and monitor productivity to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
Responsibilities
- Supervise daily TDG department operations to meet production schedules and customer deadlines.
- Coordinate workflow and prioritize jobs to maximize efficiency and minimize downtime.
- Monitor department productivity, labor utilization, and machine performance.
- Ensure proper setup, operation, and functionality of TDG equipment.
- Troubleshoot operational issues and coordinate corrective actions.
- Monitor inventory of raw materials, tooling, consumables, and production supplies.
- Communicate production status, delays, and concerns to management.
- Verify production output meets job specifications, drawings, and quality standards.
- Ensure all products are inspected and quality-checked per guidelines.
- Maintain accurate production documentation and verify production run accuracy.
- Interpret job tickets, drawings, specifications, and manufacturing instructions.
- Enforce ISO 9001 compliance, principles, and 5S practices.
- Ensure compliance with Cal/OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
- Train, coach, and develop TDG personnel on equipment, safety, quality, and procedures.
- Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and positive employee relations.
- Ensure adherence to company policies, safety rules, and attendance standards.
- Address employee concerns and escalate disciplinary matters as appropriate.
- Assist with manpower planning and shift coverage.
- Coordinate with shipping, purchasing, engineering, and quality departments.
- Support scheduling priorities and customer delivery requirements.
Essential Skills
- 3–5 years of experience in manufacturing operations, preferably within metal processing, galvanizing, heat treat, or coating environments.
- 3–5 years of experience leading or supervising production teams in a fast-paced industrial or manufacturing setting.
- 3–5 years of experience in production scheduling, workflow coordination, quality control, and equipment oversight.
Additional Skills & Qualifications
- Experience in galvanizing, metal finishing, heat treatment, or surface coating operations preferred.
- Experience in ISO 9001 compliance and continuous improvement initiatives preferred.
- Experience with ERP systems, production tracking, and manufacturing reporting tools preferred.
Why Work Here?
This role offers an opportunity to step into a leadership position with direct team impact. You'll gain exposure to both automated and manual manufacturing processes in a collaborative environment with cross-functional visibility. The company focuses on quality and process improvement within a structured production environment, providing growth and development opportunities.
Work Environment
The Metal Shop Supervisor will work in an industrial manufacturing environment within the TDG department. The work area may experience temperature variations due to weather conditions and heat generated by thermal diffusion furnaces and processing equipment. Employees must be comfortable working around industrial machinery on the production floor for a full shift, adhering to all safety and PPE requirements.
Job Type & Location
This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Pittsburg, CA.
Pay and Benefits
The pay range for this position is $30.00 - $32.00/hr.
Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:
• Medical, dental & vision
• Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital
• 401(k) Retirement Plan – Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available
• Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)
• Short and long-term disability
• Health Spending Account (HSA)
• Transportation benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)
Workplace Type
This is a fully onsite position in Pittsburg,CA.
Application Deadline
This position is anticipated to close on Jun 30, 2026.
About Aerotek
Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.
Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.
The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.
San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:
Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.
Massachusetts Lie Detector:
It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.
Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):
We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.
Company DescriptionWe know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.
Company Description
We know that finding work is hard, and finding meaningful work is harder. Aerotek connects 180,000+ light industrial and skilled trades workers with 14,000+ employers each year, helping our workers navigate an evolving labor market and find jobs that meet their goals, skills, and interests. Since 1983, we have provided a variety of career opportunities across North American industry – from short-term assignments at Fortune 500 companies where you can build your skills, to long-term opportunities where you can play a vital role in solving companies’ construction, manufacturing, and maintenance challenges. Our 1,500+ experienced recruiters across 250+ offices work relentlessly to put our workforce in a position to thrive. Let us rise to meet your challenges and put our people-are-everything spirit to the test as your career continues to grow.