Structural Steel Fabrication Foreman
Core
Lead welders, fitters, and shop personnel in a structural steel fabrication facility to oversee daily production, coordinate staffing and materials, and ensure quality and delivery schedules.
Role type
hands-on supervisor (structural steel fabrication)
Builds
structural steel components
Domain
construction + manufacturing
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
structural steel fabrication experience, leadership of welders/fitters, production scheduling, material coordination, quality control enforcement, safety compliance, inventory tracking, vendor coordination, equipment maintenance oversight, staffing adjustment
Preferred skills
knowledge of industry practices, Microsoft Office proficiency
Technologies
Microsoft Office Suite
Responsibilities
Supervise, train, and direct welders, fitters, and shop employees; oversee daily fabrication activities including labor, equipment, tools, and materials; monitor and update production schedules; coordinate material and product deliveries; develop and implement standard fabrication procedures; ensure finished products meet quality standards; identify opportunities to improve production methods and efficiency; enforce workplace policies, safety practices, and quality-control procedures; coordinate with project management, purchasing, and logistics; monitor shop equipment and facility conditions; track inventory and coordinate material requirements; adjust work hours and staffing to support deadlines.
