Metal Shop Coordinator
- Field: Manufacturing/Surveying
- Deadline: 2026-03-07 11:03
- Sandy, Central Bedfordshire
Working Hours & Benefits
* Monday – Friday, 40 hours, 07.30-16.00
* Competitive salary depending on experience
* Overtime opportunities
* Company pension scheme
* Training and career progression opportunitie
Key Responsibilities
* Plan, schedule, and prioritise work orders for the metal shop based on production requirements.
* Coordinate workload across fabrication, cutting, machining, welding, and finishing areas.
* Monitor job progress and ensure timely completion of tasks.
* Liaise with production, engineering, and quality teams to clarify
* Ensure all metal stock, consumables, tooling, and fixtures are available when required.
* Raise purchase requests, monitor stock levels, and coordinate with suppliers where necessary.
* Maintain accurate records of materials usage and inventory movements.
* Maintain and update work instructions, and production records.
* Support audits by ensuring documentation accuracy and process adherence.
* Assist with first-off checks and visual inspections to ensure parts meet specifications.
* Report any quality issues to supervisors and ensure corrective actions are followed.
* Support continuous improvement initiatives across the metal shop.
* Act as the communication point between the metal shop and other departments.
* Provide daily updates on production status and capacity.
* Support training and onboarding of new metal shop operatives as required.
Skills & Experience Required
* Previous experience in a manufacturing or metalworking environment (fabrication, machining, welding, cutting, etc.).
* Strong organisational and scheduling skills.
* Ability to interpret engineering drawings and production documentation.
* Understanding of metalworking processes and shop-floor workflows.
* Competent with basic IT systems (Excel, ERP/MRP systems, production planning software)
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