Structural Steel Production Lead

Position Type: Contract-to-Hire

Compensation: $30.00+/hour, based on experience

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Production Lead to support day-to-day operations within a busy fabrication facility. This position plays a critical role in coordinating shop activities, guiding fabrication personnel, and helping ensure production goals are met while maintaining high standards for quality, safety, and efficiency.

The ideal candidate brings a strong background in structural steel fabrication along with proven leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.

Primary Responsibilities

• Work with shop management to achieve production targets and project deadlines.
• Direct daily activities of welders, fitters, and fabrication personnel.
• Distribute work assignments and adjust workloads to support efficient production flow.
• Provide guidance on welding, fit-up procedures, material layout, and fabrication methods.
• Identify and resolve fabrication challenges to minimize production delays.
• Track shop progress and communicate schedule concerns, material issues, or production updates.
• Promote compliance with safety requirements, quality expectations, and company procedures.
• Coordinate with maintenance personnel to address equipment-related issues and reduce downtime.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and productive work area.
• Assist with onboarding, training, and development of shop employees.
• Work alongside Quality Control personnel to verify fabrication accuracy and workmanship.
• Support inspections, dimensional verification, and required production documentation.
• Perform additional leadership and fabrication duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading, supervising, or coordinating teams within a structural steel fabrication environment.
• Strong knowledge of welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel manufacturing processes.
• Experience working with CNC fabrication equipment and production machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and shop documentation.
• Understanding of manufacturing safety practices, quality requirements, and production scheduling.
• Experience with Tekla EPM/GO is preferred.
• Strong leadership, communication, and troubleshooting abilities.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, or modified schedules when production demands require.

What We're Looking For

This opportunity is ideal for a fabrication professional who enjoys leading teams, solving production challenges, and helping drive successful project completion. Candidates who thrive in fast-paced manufacturing environments and have a strong commitment to quality and safety are encouraged to apply.