Shop Operations & Production

• Oversee daily miscellaneous metals fabrication activities.

• Coordinate production schedules, labor assignments, and workflow.

• Monitor production progress and communicate updates to management.

• Coordinate fitting, welding, assembly, and material handling operations.

• Ensure efficient use of labor, equipment, and materials.

Team Leadership

• Supervise fitters, welders, machine operators, and shop laborers.

• Support employee training, development, and performance management.

• Conduct daily production and safety meetings.

• Maintain appropriate staffing levels and manage labor utilization.

• Promote teamwork, communication, and accountability.

Safety & Quality Control

• Enforce shop safety policies and procedures.

• Ensure fabricated products meet quality standards, project specifications, and fabrication tolerances.

• Work with QC personnel to coordinate inspections and resolve quality concerns.

• Identify fabrication issues and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and housekeeping standards.

Equipment & Materials

• Monitor the condition and readiness of fabrication equipment.

• Coordinate equipment maintenance and repairs with management.

• Oversee material handling, storage, and consumable inventory.

• Support shop organization and continuous improvement efforts.

Production Tracking & Reporting

• Monitor labor hours, productivity, rework, and operational efficiency.

• Track production schedules and overall shop output.

• Participate in KPI reviews and operational reporting.

• Assist with workforce planning and production forecasting.

Cross-Department Coordination

Work closely with the following teams to support production and project requirements:

• Plant Management

• Miscellaneous Metals Operations

• Project Management

• Purchasing

• Detailing

• Data Control

• Quality Control (QC)

• Safety

• Logistics and Trucking

• 5–10 years of experience in miscellaneous metals fabrication.

• Previous fabrication foreman or shop leadership experience preferred.

• Strong understanding of miscellaneous metals fabrication processes and workflow.

• Experience overseeing shop personnel, labor allocation, and production scheduling.

• Knowledge of fabrication safety requirements and quality standards.

• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.

• Ability to coordinate multiple production activities and meet operational deadlines.

• Full-time, 2nd shift position.

• Pay up to $35.00 per hour.

• Additional $3.00 per hour 2nd shift differential.

• Overtime opportunities available.