Structural Steel Shop Supervisor

Job Type: Contract-to-Hire

Starting Pay: $30.00 per hour (higher compensation available based on experience)

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Structural Steel Production Lead to support daily fabrication activities in a busy manufacturing environment. This position combines hands-on fabrication experience with team leadership responsibilities and plays a key role in maintaining productivity, quality, and workplace safety.

The successful candidate will have a strong background in structural steel fabrication, welding processes, blueprint reading, and leading shop personnel in meeting production objectives.

Primary Responsibilities

Shop Leadership

• Help organize daily production activities to meet manufacturing schedules and customer deadlines.
• Direct the work of welders, fitters, and fabrication team members throughout each shift.
• Assign work based on production priorities while balancing labor and shop resources.
• Monitor workflow and communicate production status, delays, or scheduling concerns to management.

Fabrication Support

• Provide technical guidance involving fit-up, welding procedures, material layout, and blueprint interpretation.
• Assist the team in resolving fabrication challenges and production issues.
• Work with maintenance personnel to minimize equipment downtime and keep production moving.
• Perform additional leadership duties as needed to support shop operations.

Quality & Safety

• Promote safe work practices and ensure employees follow company safety policies.
• Reinforce quality expectations throughout the fabrication process.
• Partner with Quality Control personnel to verify completed work meets required specifications.
• Assist with dimensional inspections, documentation, and quality checks when needed.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and productive work environment.

Team Development

• Support onboarding and training for new employees.
• Provide coaching and ongoing performance feedback to shop personnel.
• Encourage teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement across the fabrication team.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication operations.
• Strong background in structural steel fabrication, including welding, fit-up, and material layout.
• Experience operating or working with CNC fabrication equipment and other shop machinery.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and production documents.
• Working knowledge of fabrication workflows, quality standards, and workplace safety practices.
• Experience with Tekla EPM/GO is preferred.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.
• Flexibility to work overtime, weekends, or adjusted schedules as production demands require.