Metal Fabrication Shop Supervisor
Core
Oversee daily operations of a miscellaneous metals fabrication shop, coordinating workflow, managing labor, and ensuring production goals and safety standards are met.
Role type
Shop Supervisor (Manufacturing)
Builds
Custom metal fabrication products (fitting, welding, assembly)
Domain
Manufacturing / Metal Fabrication
Required skills
Metal fabrication processes, welding, fitting, assembly, shop safety, quality assurance, production scheduling, labor management, equipment maintenance, inventory control
Preferred skills
Prior experience as a foreman or team leader, leadership, communication
Technologies
None stated
Responsibilities
Direct daily fabrication operations and ensure work is completed according to production schedules; Assign employees, distribute workloads, and coordinate shop activities; Oversee fitting, welding, assembly, and material handling processes; Lead and supervise fitters, welders, machine operators, and general shop personnel; Ensure employees follow established shop safety procedures; Monitor fabrication equipment to ensure it is operational and ready for production; Review labor hours, productivity, rework, and production efficiency.
Seniority
Mid-level Supervisor