Job Description

About the Role

We are looking for a hands-on Project Manager with a strong mechanical background who is comfortable on the shop floor and in the field, not just behind a desk.

This role bridges the gap between engineering, customers, and the shop floor. The successful candidate will help to plan and coordinate daily work, solve real production problems, and step in to complete critical hands-on tasks when timing, quality, or complexity demands it.

This is not a paperwork-only PM role. You must be mechanically capable and willing to work alongside the team.

POSITION OVERVIEW and RESPONSIBILITIES:

Project & Shop Coordination

Work with engineering to review drawings, scopes, and job requirements Plan and help coordinate daily and weekly shop tasks Act as a point of contact between customers, engineering, and shop personnel Identify potential issues early and adjust plans to keep work moving
Hands-On Mechanical Support

Perform machining, fabrication, and millwrighting work as required Step in on critical-path tasks to maintain schedules Assist with troubleshooting and fit-up during builds and installations Support on-site service and installation work when needed
Process Improvement

Identify recurring shop floor issues and inefficiencies Develop and implement practical process improvements Help standardize repeat work, tooling, and procedures Support continuous improvement initiatives
Leadership & Communication

Support shop floor employees with clear priorities and expectations Help reduce rework, confusion, and downtime through better planning Communicate job status clearly to management and customers

Required Experience & Skills (Must Have)

Proven hands-on experience. Machining (manual and/or CNC) Fabrication / welding Millwrighting / mechanical assembly Strong ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, SolidWorks or fusion 360 experience Understanding of materials, tolerances, and mechanical assemblies Experience working in a custom or job-shop environment Lean manufacturing training Strong problem-solving and organizational skills

Ideal Candidate (Nice to Have)

Experience with custom equipment, conveyors, or industrial machinery Exposure to job costing, estimating, or quoting Familiarity with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement Comfortable working with engineers and non-engineers alike Looking for long-term growth into increased responsibility

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience Opportunity to work on varied, custom mechanical projects Hands-on role with real influence on how work gets done Growth potential into senior leadership or expanded project responsibility A practical, no-nonsense work environment focused on quality and results

Who This Role Is Not For

Desk-only project managers Candidates without real shop or mechanical experience Anyone unwilling to get hands-on when the job requires it
Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $20.00-$35.00 per hour

Work Location: In person