Fabrication Foreman: Lead Weld Team, Safety & Quality

JGM; Sinking Spring (Berks County); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; 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 Policy

Job summary

JGM is seeking a Fabrication Foreman to lead daily production across our PA fabrication shops, guiding 10–25 welders, fitters, and fabricators. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, aligning with plant leadership to maintain high standards and timely delivery.

The Foreman will manage pre-task plans, tool and material planning, and collaboration with QC and operations to solve issues and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Three to seven years of experience in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environments, including three or more years in structural steel fabrication.
• Mastery of the highest skill level in a primary trade (welding or fitting), with ability to teach others.
• Prior experience leading or coordinating crews on a production floor.
• Working 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.
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• A hands-on leadership style with a team-first mentality.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Knowledge of ERP systems and TEKLA software

Responsibilities

• Drive fabrication operations, owning safety, quality, schedule, productivity, LEAN manufacturing and cost performance in support of the Plant Superintendent.
• Create and maintain a positive, disciplined work environment aligned with JGM's values, leading by example on safety, quality, and pace.
• Ensure the crew follows daily pre-task plans/JHAs, PPE requirements, and hot work, lifting/rigging, and LOTO rules; champion the Good Catch program and a no-blame safety culture.
• Run daily huddles covering safety focus, the plan, constraints, and expectations; set clear daily goals.
• Support a culture of root-cause problem solving so issues get solved permanently rather than repeatedly.
• Direct daily fabrication activities, assign work, and schedule crews to meet production demands and deadlines.
• Hold crews accountable to safety, attendance, and work standards consistently.
• 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.
• Plan tools, materials, and consumables so crews can execute without waiting.
• Understand fabrication and welding equipment and support troubleshooting and setups as needed.
• Coordinate workflow with processing, material handling, and shipping to keep work moving through the shop.
• Develop the team through coaching, training plans, performance feedback, and discipline when needed.
• Coach Leads to be your fill-in during absences and to develop bench strength in the organization.
• Maintain clear communication with the Plant Superintendent and shop leadership throughout the shift.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Welding mastery

Fabrication drawings

TEKLA

ERP systems

MS Office

Tools

TEKLA software

AutoCAD

Job description

JGM is seeking a Fabrication Foreman to lead daily production across our PA fabrication shops, guiding 10–25 welders, fitters, and fabricators. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and efficiency, aligning with plant leadership to maintain high standards and timely delivery.

The Foreman will manage pre-task plans, tool and material planning, and collaboration with QC and operations to solve issues and improve processes.