Fitting & Welding Foreman – Structural Steel

About the role

Responsibilities

• Lead, train, and guide shop employees while enforcing company policies and safety procedures.
• Oversee daily fabrication operations, including personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Maintain production and fabrication schedules and coordinate deliveries to meet deadlines.
• Develop and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor quality control to ensure products meet required standards and are delivered on time.
• Evaluate workflow and production methods to improve efficiency, employee performance, and product quality.
• Coordinate with project management, logistics, purchasing, other departments, and fabrication facilities regarding project status, quality, and delivery schedules.
• Maintain equipment, buildings, and shop resources as needed.
• Build and maintain working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Balance shop workload and communicate operational updates to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
• Coordinate inventory needs with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
• Make operational decisions that support company goals and determine work hours as needed to meet delivery commitments.

Requirements

• Required: Experience in the structural steel fabrication industry.
• Required: Leadership or foreman experience overseeing welders and fitters.
• Previous management or supervisory experience.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel fabrication operations.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Availability to work second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.