Lead Fabricator

Title:

Lead Fabricator

Location:

Richmond, VA

Pay:
Up to $34.00 per hour (Depending on Experience)

Shift: 2nd Shift

Duration:
Direct Hire

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Lead Fabricator (2nd Shift) to lead and support a team of welders and fitters in structural steel fabrication and welding operations. This key leadership role ensures efficient production workflows, adherence to safety and quality standards, and a collaborative, high-performing team environment.

• Work with Shop Foreman and other department leads to determine and facilitate most efficient ways to meet production goals and delivery deadlines
• Directly supervise fitter and welders while demonstrating and enforcing commitment to all company, safety and quality policies
• Delegate and assign workloads to maximize production
• Assist fitters and welders with any fabrication related issues, such as: drawing concerns/questions, tips, techniques, and safety
• Ensure important deadlines are achieved and adjust team assignments to changes in schedules
• Coordinate and communicate with maintenance to proactively keep equipment in a working state
• Set clear and reasonable goals and expectations for employees, while giving and taking feedback to create an open communication relationship
• Work alongside with QC Department to ensure all AISC quality standards are met and maintained
• Assist Shop Foreman with various tasks including but not limited to interviewing prospective employees, performance evaluations, disciplinary actions, timecards, training new employees, and providing ideas and feedback to employee's issues/concerns
• Perform other duties as required

• Knowledge of structural steel materials, welding, layout and fabrication, CNC fabrication equipment operation, and material handling
• Knowledge of safety, quality, and cost control standards
• Works in compliance with safety policies and procedures
• Must be flexible to work required schedule including overtime and Saturdays as needed
• Effective verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to collaborate across teams
• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certifications or an associate degree in a related field preferred

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.