Structural Steel Welding & Fitting Foreman

About the role

Responsibilities

• Lead and provide direction to welders, fitters, and other shop employees.
• Oversee daily fabrication activities, personnel, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Ensure company policies, safety requirements, and quality procedures are followed.
• Maintain and update production and fabrication schedules.
• Coordinate deliveries and adjust workflow to support project deadlines.
• Develop and maintain standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor finished work and maintain quality control standards.
• Review production processes and recommend improvements to efficiency, employee performance, and quality.
• Coordinate with other departments and facilities regarding schedules, production status, quality, and deliveries.
• Maintain shop equipment and facility needs as required.
• Work with vendors and suppliers to maintain effective working relationships.
• Monitor workload and communicate staffing or production needs to management.
• Track inventory and coordinate material needs with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
• Determine staffing and work hours needed to meet delivery schedules.
• Make day-to-day decisions that support production goals and company interests.

Requirements

• Previous foreman, supervisor, or management experience required.
• Strong working knowledge of the structural steel fabrication industry.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee and lead welders and fitters.
• Strong verbal and written English communication skills.
• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Strong customer service and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced fabrication environment.
• Must be available for 2nd shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.