Material Processing Supervisor Swing Shift
Schedule: Monday through Thursday 3:00pm - 2:30am
Position Summary
The Material Processing Supervisor at Quality Electrical Systems leads a team within the Structural Welding department responsible for preparing steel components for fabrication, including abrasive blasting, raw material cutting, and other preprocessing operations. This role ensures work is completed safely, efficiently, and to quality standards while supporting production schedules. The ideal candidate is a strong leader who values safety, quality, continuous improvement, and teamwork.
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Key Responsibilities
Supervise personnel operating abrasive blasting equipment and band saws to prepare steel components for fabrication
Plan, prioritize, and monitor daily production activities to meet schedule, quality, and productivity objectives
Coordinate with production planning and inventory personnel to ensure materials are available to support fabrication schedules
Read and interpret shop drawings, cut lists, and work orders
Inspect parts for quality, surface finish, and dimensional accuracy
Ensure material identification and traceability are maintained throughout the material processing operation
Ensure routine preventative maintenance is completed and coordinate repairs when equipment issues arise
Maintain clean and organized work areas
Follow and enforce all safety procedures, including proper PPE use and compliance
Train and mentor new machine operators
Lead the QES Operating Model (QOM) within the team by conducting daily huddles, maintaining performance boards, engaging employees in problem solving, and driving continuous improvement in safety, quality, efficiency, and delivery.
Assist other shop operations as needed
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Qualifications
Strong organizational skills
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, bill of materials, and cut lists
Experience with abrasive blasting and band saw operation
Ability to safely handle steel material using overhead cranes and forklifts, along with training personnel
2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role preferred
Experience leading manufacturing teams and coordinating production schedules preferred
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Key Competencies
Experience operating industrial processing equipment
Forklift and overhead crane experience
Familiarity with structural steel fabrication
Strong communication and problemsolving skills
Commitment to quality, dimensional accuracy, and material traceability
Basic equipment troubleshooting skills
Leadership and training ability
Strict safety compliance
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and stand for extended periods
Reliable attendance and a strong work ethic
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We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:
Benefits
401(k) with company match
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Medical, dental, and vision insurance
HSA, HRA, and FSA options
Life and disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Telehealth and wellness resources
Additional voluntary benefit options available
About Quality Electrical Systems
Quality Electrical Systems is an electrical equipment manufacturer in West Jordan, UT. Our state-of-the-art facility has 350,000 square ft of manufacturing space and 75,000 square ft of inventory space. We’re an innovative company with countless years of combined experience in the industrial electrical industry. Our primary markets are data centers, oil/gas, water/wastewater, and mining and we have OEM manufacturing contracts with many major international manufactures such as GE/ABB, Yaskawa, Danfoss, TMEIC, and others. After 30 years of business, we now produce a wide variety of custom electrical products including Switchgear, PDCs, VFDs, and more that ship to customers worldwide.