Fabrication Foreman — Lead 10–25 Welders in Steel Shop

JGM; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off (PTO) & Holidays

401(k) with Company Match up to 3.5%

Life Insurance (Company-Paid)

Disability (Short- and Long-Term)

Training and Continuing Education

Boot Truck with generous allowance

Job summary

JGM in Pennsylvania seeks a Fabrication Foreman to lead daily production at our shop, guiding crews of welders, fitters, and fabricators. You will champion safety and quality while meeting production demands and driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

This hands‑on leadership role requires planning, coaching, and clear communication with Plant Superintendent and leadership to ensure on‑time delivery and adherence to best-in-class standards.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environments, with 3+ years in structural steel fabrication.
• Mastery of the highest skill level in a primary trade and ability to teach others.
• Experience leading or coordinating crews on a production floor.
• Knowledge of AISC, AWS D1.1, and project specifications.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings and production instructions.
• OSHA 30 certification, or in progress per company plan.

Responsibilities

• Drive fabrication operations, owning safety, quality, schedule, productivity, LEAN manufacturing and cost performance.
• Create and maintain a positive, disciplined work environment aligned with JGM's values, leading by example on safety, quality, and pace.
• Coordinate workflow with processing, material handling, and shipping to keep work moving through the shop.
• Direct daily fabrication activities, assign work, and schedule crews to meet production demands and deadlines.
• Plan fit-up and weld sequencing with Leads to control distortion and reduce rework.
• Verify work meets AISC, AWS, and project specifications; partner with QC on trends and corrections.

Skills

Welding

Team leadership

Reading fabrication drawings

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

TEKLA

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

JGM in Pennsylvania seeks a Fabrication Foreman to lead daily production at our shop, guiding crews of welders, fitters, and fabricators. You will champion safety and quality while meeting production demands and driving continuous improvement across the manufacturing process.

This hands‑on leadership role requires planning, coaching, and clear communication with Plant Superintendent and leadership to ensure on‑time delivery and adherence to best-in-class standards.