Production Control Manager

Smith Ironworks is an AISC Certified Fabricator of structural and miscellaneous steel, serving commercial, industrial, and heavy-civil clients throughout Southern California and Nevada. Our shop operates using a Tekla Power. Fab workflow, and accurate production data is a key part of how we schedule, fabricate, and ship work efficiently.

We are looking for a Production Control Manager to help manage production data, support shop workflow, and ensure information moves accurately from detailing to the fabrication floor.

Key Responsibilities

Import bills of material and CNC/KISS files from detailing into Tekla Power. Fab Build combines and nests to optimize material usage, including stock and remnants Generate and manage routings, travelers, barcodes, and shop paperwork Advance items through workstations, including saw, fit, weld, paint, and shipping Maintain accurate real-time production status updates Manage steel inventory, stock levels, and material allocation based on job requirements Coordinate with detailing, purchasing, and production management regarding releases, shortages, and job priorities Run production, backlog, and labor reports for management Identify and communicate bottlenecks or production concerns early Maintain Power.

Fab data integrity, including workstations, sequences, statuses, and job setup Support shipping by preparing load lists, bundle tags, and delivery documentation Required Qualifications 3–5+ years of experience in steel fabrication production control, scheduling, or shop data management Hands-on experience with Tekla Power.

Fab/EPM production module required Ability to read structural drawings, shop drawings, and bills of material Strong understanding of steel fabrication flow, including cutting, fitting, welding, finishing, and shipping Highly organized and detail-oriented Strong data accuracy and follow-through Ability to coordinate effectively with detailing, purchasing, management, and shop personnel Preferred Qualifications Experience administering or configuring Power.

Fab, including workstations, statuses, or user setup Familiarity with Tekla Structures or SDS/2 detailing output Knowledge of AISC and AWS D1.1 standards Experience with nesting, optimization, and material management Bilingual in English and Spanish preferred Why Join Smith Ironworks Established AISC Certified Fabricator with a steady and growing backlog Shop already operating on Tekla Power.

Fab Opportunity to take ownership of the production-control process Direct communication with management and ownership Benefits available, including medical, dental, vision, paid time off, paid holidays, and 401(k) How to Apply Interested candidates may submit their resume and a brief summary of their Power. Fab and production-control experience to: Email: smithestimating@robar.

com Phone: 760-948-1001 Website: smith-iron.com Smith Ironworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.