Coatings, Assembly & Shipping Lead
About the job
- A high school diploma or GED is required.
- At least 2 years of experience in metal fabrication, coatings, assembly, or manufacturing is required.
- Lead and oversee daily operations of the coating, assembly, and shipping departments.
- Coordinate workflow between fabrication, finishing, and final shipment to ensure on-time delivery.
- Assign tasks, monitor progress, and adjust staffing or priorities as needed.
- Ensure production goals, quality standards, and deadlines are consistently met.
- Supervise surface preparation, powder coating, painting, or finishing processes.
- Ensure proper application techniques, curing processes, and material usage.
- Monitor coating quality, thickness, adhesion, and finish consistency.
- Maintain coating equipment and ensure proper operation and maintenance schedules.
- Oversee final assembly of fabricated components according to blueprints and work instructions.
- Ensure accuracy, fit, and function of assembled products.
- Resolve assembly issues and work with engineering or production teams when needed.
- Coordinate packaging, labeling, and shipment of finished goods.
- Verify orders for accuracy before shipment.
- Work with logistics providers and internal teams to meet delivery schedules.
- Ensure proper handling, storage, and documentation of outgoing products.
- Enforce safety policies, procedures, and proper use of personal protective equipment.
- Conduct safety training and ensure team compliance with Occupational Safety and Health Administration or company safety standards.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment using 5S principles.
- Train, mentor, and develop team members.
- Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
- Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
- Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
- Monitor key performance metrics, including throughput, scrap rates, and on-time shipping.
- Support lean manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives.
- Technical or trade education is preferred.
- One to two years of leadership or supervisory experience is preferred.
About the company
Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs, handling parts from simple shear and brake work to intricate welded assemblies. Customers submit parts designs and the company uses its full range of metalworking equipment along with design support to turn those designs into finished components. Its process is supported by electronic data interchange, bar-coded data collection, and other integrated systems to ensure fast communication and accurate production. By continually upgrading technology and investing in employee training, the company aims to deliver reliable, high-quality parts that meet customers’ needs and achieve total customer satisfaction.
Company Size
51-200
Company Stage
N/A
Total Funding
N/A
Headquarters
Monticello, Minnesota
Founded
1930
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Simplify's Take
What believers are saying
- Standard Iron reported 1,000,000 square feet of manufacturing space in 2025, supporting larger contracts.
- Helgesen adds market-leading hydraulic tank design, strengthening cross-sell into fuel, coolant, and containment tanks.
- High-power fiber laser investments since 2024 improve throughput and reduce secondary operations, boosting margins.
What critics are saying
- Helgesen integration after August 2024 strains management while ORG pushes executive recruitment and technology changes.
- Heavy reliance on multi-site manufacturing raises execution risk across Minnesota, Wisconsin, Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- A downturn in OEM capital spending would hit custom metal fabrication orders quickly in 2026.
What makes Standard Iron unique
- Standard Iron spans seven facilities across North America, including U.S., Mexico, Poland, and Brazil.
- The August 2, 2024 Helgesen acquisition broadened tanks, weldments, and fluid-conditioning fabrication capabilities.
- Owner Resource Group recapitalized Standard Iron in January 2022 for technology and acquisition-led growth.
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Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Vision Insurance
Life Insurance
401(k) Retirement Plan
401(k) Company Match
Paid Holidays
Paid Vacation
Profit Sharing
Company News
Standard Iron today announced the acquisition of Helgesen Industries. Helgesen Industries (“Helgesen”), is a manufacturer of fluid conditioning tanks