Job Summary
We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Metal Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead our fabrication team in delivering high-quality metal products. In this role, you will oversee daily shop operations, coordinate fabrication projects, and ensure safety and efficiency standards are met. Your mechanical expertise and leadership skills will drive productivity, uphold quality standards, and foster a collaborative work environment. This position offers an exciting opportunity to manage complex metal fabrication tasks within a fast-paced, safety-conscious setting.
Duties
- Supervise daily shop activities, including cutting, welding, assembly, and finishing of metal components
- Coordinate fabrication schedules, prioritize tasks, and allocate resources effectively to meet project deadlines
- Lead and mentor shop personnel in proper use of hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, and measuring instruments such as calipers and micrometers
- Ensure adherence to safety protocols, OSHA regulations, and industry standards like AWS (American Welding Society) standards throughout all operations
- Read and interpret mechanical blueprints, technical drawings, and fabrication shop drawings to guide production processes
- Oversee quality control by inspecting materials, measuring dimensions with precision tools, and verifying compliance with specifications
- Maintain a clean, organized work environment while managing inventory of metal materials and consumables such as gases for welding
Requirements
- Proven experience in metal fabrication shop environments with a strong background in mechanical fabrication and construction site experience
- Extensive knowledge of welding techniques including FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), MIG (Metal Inert Gas), TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), and gas metal arc welding processes
- Skilled in interpreting blueprints, technical drawings, and mechanical blueprints for accurate fabrication and assembly
- Proficiency with measuring instruments such as calipers, micrometers, tape measures, and shop math for precise measurements
- Ability to operate construction site equipment including cranes and machining tools safely and efficiently
- Familiarity with plasma cutting, sheet metal fabrication, assembly processes, machining operations, and use of power tools
- Strong mechanical knowledge combined with excellent leadership skills to manage a diverse team effectively
- Commitment to safety protocol adherence with experience implementing safety procedures on the shop floor
- Valid experience with construction site projects involving steel structures or metal materials is highly desirable
Join us as a Metal Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead our talented team in delivering exceptional craftsmanship while maintaining the highest safety standards. Your expertise will be instrumental in driving successful project outcomes in a vibrant manufacturing environment.
Pay: $24.00 - $30.00 per hour
Work Location: In person
