Assistant Shop Foreman - Welding & Production Lead

Maguire Iron, Inc.; Sioux Falls (SD); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Maguire Iron, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Shop Foreman to back up the Shop Foreman in our fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and towers.

You will help plan work, supervise welding operations, and ensure safe, efficient production on the paint shop and related processes. Ideal candidates have high school diploma or GED, experience in welding supervision is a plus, and the ability to read blueprints and use an ERP system.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Experience in production welding supervision is a plus.
• Ability to work autonomously when required.
• Experience operating a forklift, heavy equipment, and overhead cranes.
• Knowledge of fabrication processes and techniques.
• Knowledge of welding techniques and materials.
• Proven ability to lead others safely and effectively.
• Ability to read and interpret ASME Code, safety rules, blueprints, and manuals.
• ERP familiarity and basic computer skills (Outlook, Excel, Word).

Responsibilities

• Plans work order details and gathers required tools and materials.
• Repairs and fabricates items using welding techniques and equipment.
• Monitors welding, burning, and fitting to prevent warping or damage.
• Prepares, assembles, and tack weld parts and surfaces.
• Maintains, organizes, and cleans equipment and the work area.
• Operate lifting and transporting equipment.
• Assist with Quality Control related tasks.
• Backup for the Shop Foreman when needed and provide training to employees.
• Lead and coordinate production while ensuring safety and quality.

Skills

Welding supervision

Autonomous work

Forklift operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

ERP systems

MS Outlook

Excel

Word

Job description

Maguire Iron, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Shop Foreman to back up the Shop Foreman in our fabrication, construction, and maintenance of water storage tanks and towers.

You will help plan work, supervise welding operations, and ensure safe, efficient production on the paint shop and related processes. Ideal candidates have high school diploma or GED, experience in welding supervision is a plus, and the ability to read blueprints and use an ERP system.