Fabrication Foreman: Lead Weld Team, Safety & Quality

JGM; United States; On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) Match

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Referral Program

Training & Education

Free Lunch Fridays

Vending Card

Boot Truck Allowance

Job summary

JGM is seeking a Fabrication Foreman to lead daily production at our manufacturing sites, driving safety, quality, and efficiency while leading crews of 10–25 welders, fitters, and fabricators. You will plan, problem-solve, and ensure timely delivery of production demands in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong trade knowledge, and collaboration with shop leadership to uphold best-in-class safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environments, including 3+ years in structural steel fabrication.
• Mastery of the highest skill level in a primary trade (welding or fitting), with the 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.

Responsibilities

• Drive fabrication operations, owning safety, quality, schedule, productivity, LEAN manufacturing and cost performance in support of the Plant Superintendant.
• 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

Welding

Fitting

Leadership

Crew Coordination

Reading Drawings

Microsoft Office

ERP Systems

TEKLA

Tools

TEKLA

ERP Systems

Job description

JGM is seeking a Fabrication Foreman to lead daily production at our manufacturing sites, driving safety, quality, and efficiency while leading crews of 10–25 welders, fitters, and fabricators. You will plan, problem-solve, and ensure timely delivery of production demands in a fast-paced environment.

The role requires hands-on leadership, strong trade knowledge, and collaboration with shop leadership to uphold best-in-class safety and quality standards.