Welding & Fitting Shop Foreman

About the role

Responsibilities

• Direct and support welders, fitters, and other shop employees throughout daily production.
• Oversee shop resources, including staffing, equipment, tools, and materials.
• Enforce company policies, workplace safety procedures, and established production standards.
• Maintain accurate production and fabrication schedules to support project deadlines.
• Coordinate deliveries and communicate with other departments to keep projects on track.
• Develop, document, and communicate standard fabrication procedures.
• Monitor finished work and enforce quality control practices to ensure products meet required specifications and delivery schedules.
• Evaluate production processes and recommend improvements to work quality, employee effectiveness, and operational efficiency.
• Coordinate with project management, logistics, purchasing, and other fabrication facilities regarding production status, quality, and delivery requirements.
• Maintain shop equipment and buildings as needed.
• Develop and maintain productive working relationships with vendors and suppliers.
• Balance shop workloads and provide operational updates to the Regional Fabrication Operations Manager.
• Monitor inventory and coordinate material needs with the first-shift foreman, operations management, and purchasing.
• Adjust work hours and staffing as necessary to meet production and delivery commitments.

Requirements

• Experience in the structural steel fabrication industry is required.
• Previous leadership experience overseeing welders and fitters is required.
• Prior supervisory, foreman, or management experience.
• Strong understanding of fabrication shop operations and industry practices.
• Excellent spoken and written English communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, customer service, and problem-solving abilities.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to manage production schedules, prioritize tasks, and coordinate multiple activities.
• Availability to work second shift, overtime, and Saturdays as needed.