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 PowerFab 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 PowerFab * 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 PowerFab 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 PowerFab/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 PowerFab, 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 PowerFab * 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 PowerFab and production-control experience to: Email: smithestimating@robar.com Phone: 760-948-1001 Website: smith-iron.com Smith Ironworks is an Equal Opportunity Employer.