Fabrication Shop Foreman
$151,840,000–$172,640,000 year
On-siteDetroit, Michigan, United States
Job Summary
Supervise daily fabrication activities including cutting, fitting, welding, drilling, and finishing of structural steel components while reading and interpreting shop drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols. Plan, prioritize, and assign work to meet production schedules and project deadlines, monitoring workflow to address issues impacting quality, safety, productivity, or schedule. Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and production briefings to enforce company policies and workmanship standards. Coordinate closely with project management, purchasing, and shipping teams to communicate production status and operational concerns. Assist with employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed. Work 40–56 hours per week in a non-exempt capacity within a Metro Detroit structural steel fabrication company.
Required Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years of structural steel fabrication experience
- High School Diploma or GED
- Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication details, and specifications
- Working knowledge of AWS welding codes and industry fabrication standards
- Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and fabrication machinery
- Basic computer proficiency for reporting, scheduling, and communication
- Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
- Effective verbal communication and organizational abilities
- Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds
- Ability to climb on and around fabricated steel products, trailers, and shop equipment
- Ability to work in an active manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures and conditions
Desired Qualifications
- At least 2 years of supervisory, lead, or foreman experience
- Class A CDL and experience operating flatbed equipment
- AWS Welding Supervisor and/or Welding Inspector certification
- OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification
- Forklift and/or overhead crane certifications
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