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