Fabrication Shop Supervisor​/Lead

Overview

Review fabrication drawings issued by the Project Manager and relay critical details to the Shop Lead. Collaborate with the Shop Lead and Project Manager to identify and resolve discrepancies or issues with shop drawings. Oversee and enforce safety procedures and protocols within the production area to ensure a safe working environment. Manage inventory and coordination of main steel, fasteners, and buyout items with relevant team members.

Supervise maintenance and repair of all shop equipment to ensure operational efficiency. Manage the ordering and inventory of shop consumables. Monitor the production schedule, ensuring timelines are met and promptly communicating any delays or changes to the Supervisor. Coordinate with the Logistics Supervisor on all incoming and outgoing deliveries. Create, maintain, and manage records of outgoing delivery tickets and work with Logistics to ensure signed delivery confirmations are received.

• Review fabrication drawings issued by the Project Manager and relay critical details to the Shop Lead.
• Collaborate with the Shop Lead and Project Manager to identify and resolve any discrepancies or issues with shop drawings.
• Oversee and enforce safety procedures and protocols within the production area to ensure a safe working environment.
• Manage inventory and coordination of main steel, fasteners, and buyout items with relevant team members.
• Supervise maintenance and repair of all shop equipment to ensure operational efficiency.
• Manage the ordering and inventory of shop consumables.
• Monitor the production schedule, ensuring timelines are met and promptly communicating any delays or changes to the Supervisor.
• Coordinate with the Logistics Supervisor on all incoming and outgoing deliveries.
• Create, maintain, and manage records of outgoing delivery tickets and work with Logistics to ensure signed delivery confirmations are received.

• 3–5 years of experience in a fabrication or metalworking environment, including 2+ years in a supervisory or leadership role
• Strong understanding of structural steel, welding techniques, and fabrication processes
• Ability to accurately read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications

• Demonstrated ability to lead, train, and motivate shop teams in a production-driven environment
• Clear and effective communication skills across all levels of the organization
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills with a hands-on leadership approach

• Solid knowledge of OSHA standards and workplace safety procedures
• Committed to maintaining and enforcing a culture of safety in all operations

• Proven ability to manage production schedules and prioritize workloads efficiently
• Experience overseeing equipment maintenance and repair scheduling
• Familiarity with basic computer programs (ie Microsoft Office) for communication, tracking, and documentation

• High school diploma or GED required
• Trade school, technical certification, or welding/fabrication training preferred
• OSHA 10 or 30 certification is a plus

• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Management and Manufacturing
• Industries:
  Construction