Standard Iron

Coatings, Assembly & Shipping Lead

Standard Iron  •  $50k - $64k/yr  •  Onsite  •  10 days ago
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Job Description


Join Our Team as a Coatings, Assembly & Shipping Lead at Standard Iron
Are you ready to start a hands-on career with a company that’s been setting the standard in contract manufacturing for over 90 years? Standard Iron is looking for entry-level candidates who share our core values of Safety, Respect, Pride in Work, and Continuous Improvement. If you’re reliable, hardworking, and eager to learn, we want you to be a part of our team! The Coatings, Assembly, and Shipping Lead is responsible for supervising and coordinating daily activities across Coatings, final assembly, and shipping functions within the metal fabrication facility.

Why Standard Iron?
  • Competitive Pay: $25-$32 (Competitive pay based on experience)
  • Outstanding Benefits: Health, dental, vision, and life insurance, plus a 401(k) with employer match.
  • Profit Sharing & More: Take advantage of quarterly profit-sharing, short-term disability, PTO, and paid holidays.
  • Employee Growth: No experience? No problem! We’ll train the right candidate to succeed.
Available Shift:
  • 1st Shift: Monday – Thursday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm
Key Responsibilities
Production & Operations Leadership
  • Lead and oversee daily operations of 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.
Coatings (Finishing) Oversight
  • 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.
Assembly Supervision
  • 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.
Shipping & Logistics
  • 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.
Safety & Compliance
  • Enforce safety policies, procedures, and proper use of PPE.
  • Conduct safety training and ensure team compliance with OSHA or company safety standards.
  • Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment (5S principles).
Team Leadership & Development
  • Train, mentor, and develop team members.
  • Conduct performance evaluations and provide feedback.
  • Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
Continuous Improvement
  • Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements.
  • Monitor key performance metrics (throughput, scrap rates, on-time shipping).
  • Support lean manufacturing and cost-reduction initiatives.
Qualifications
Education & Experience
  • High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade education preferred.
  • 2+ years experience in metal fabrication, coatings, assembly, or manufacturing.
  • 1–2 years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.

Apply Today!
If you’re ready to launch your career with a company that values dedication and growth, apply now to join Standard Iron’s Alexandria team. Start your journey with us and become part of a legacy of excellence.

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We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to protected characteristics, focusing on skills, safety, and job-related qualifications in our manufacturing operations.

Standard Iron

About Standard Iron

Standard Iron houses all the metalworking equipment needed to fabricate everything from simple parts to complex machined weldments. Whether the part needed is a simple shear, brake, plate roll, or a more sophisticated assembly, Standard Iron has the resources and expertise to be your one-stop contract manufacturer. Standard Iron provides metal fabrication services for OEMs in these industries and more:

Off-Highway

Agriculture

Construction

Transportation

Energy

HVAC

Recreation

Standard Iron strives to achieve complete customer satisfaction and it shows in our total company commitment.

In order to deliver quality metal products and services to our clients and to meet the challenges of an ever-changing industry, Standard Iron:

Maintains cutting edge technology in electronic drawing file interchange

Continually upgrades its manufacturing capabilities and computer systems

Promotes continuous employee education and training

We have instant and up-to-date information to rapidly assist customers with most any need. Our manufacturing system also provides bar-coded data collection, electronic data transfer (EDI), and enhanced multimedia capabilities.

Industry
Manufacturing & Production
Company Size
51-200 employees
Headquarters
Monticello, MN
Year Founded
Unknown
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