Job Description

Build Your Future with Ahern

Looking for a company that values your skills, respects your contributions, and gives you the tools to thrive?

With more than 145 years as a family-owned business, we’ve built a reputation as one of the best mechanical and fire protection contractors in the country. We pride ourselves on delivering unmatched quality and innovation while providing you with job stability and support. We have an exciting opportunity for a 2nd Shift Lead - Fire Protection Shop located in Fond du Lac, WI.

Here’s what you can expect when you work at Ahern:

• Top-of-the-Line Tools & Technology: We provide you with cutting-edge, new tools to help you excel
• Safety First: Your well-being is our top priority. We’re committed to ensuring every employee leaves work as healthy as they arrived
• Exceptional Work Environment: You’ll work on exciting, hands-on projects that make a real difference - saving lives, protecting the environment, and ensuring personal comfort and well-being
• Perks You Can See: As you progress in your career, field employees receive personalized, regularly upgraded Ahern vehicles (with your name on them!). This is just one of the many perks you have to look forward to

Compensation is set to the current Local 669 Collective Bargaining Agreement of $38.62/hour. The candidate has to pass our welding certification to be compensated at the $38.62 rate.

How you will contribute:

As a 2nd Shift Lead, you will play a key role in the daily success of our Fire Protection Shop by coordinating production activities, supporting a culture of safety and quality, and ensuring work is completed efficiently and on schedule. You'll provide hands-on leadership, communicate priorities, train and mentor team members, promote continuous improvement initiatives, and help maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment. Working closely with shop leadership, you'll drive operational excellence while supporting the success and development of the team.

In this role, you'll also leverage your technical expertise to support fabrication operations, including operating and performing basic troubleshooting on automated welding equipment, assisting with hands-on welding when needed, and helping the team quickly resolve production challenges to keep work moving safely and efficiently.

This is a full-time second shift position, typically working M-TH, 3 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. Overtime as needed on Friday.

What you need to qualify:

To be successful in this role, you should have experience in a manufacturing, fabrication, or production environment, along with strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. You must be committed to maintaining a safe workplace, delivering high-quality work, and effectively balancing multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting. Previous leadership or supervisory experience is preferred, and candidates should be comfortable working collaboratively, making sound decisions, and meeting the physical demands of a shop environment.

Experience with welding operations and automated welding equipment is highly preferred. The ideal candidate will have the ability to operate and perform basic troubleshooting on automated welding lines, complete hand welding as needed, and provide effective leadership and direction to the second-shift team while maintaining productivity, quality, and safety standards.

By joining Ahern, you’ll gain the stability of a company that’s been a leader in the industry since 1880, the pride of doing meaningful work, and the support of a team dedicated to your success. Don’t settle for just any job - experience what it’s like to work for the best!

Ahern is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment.