Fabrication Shop Foreman

LeoForce; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) retirement plan

Paid time off and paid holidays

Life and disability insurance

Job summary

Leoforce in Midland, TX is seeking a Fabrication Shop Foreman to organize daily work based on production priorities, manage crews, and ensure all drawings, materials, and CNC files are ready before start. You will lead vessel fit-up, welding and QA activities, enforce WPS, and coordinate with Engineering and Quality to resolve issues.

Candidates should have senior-level experience in pressure vessel fabrication, strong leadership, safety accountability, and a proven track record delivering

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Five+ years in pressure vessel fabrication with at least two years in lead/supervisor role.
• Experience supervising vessel fit-up, assembly and welding in production.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, BOMs and work instructions.
• Knowledge of API and ASME fabrication requirements, approved welding procedures, inspection hold points, and traceability.

Responsibilities

• Organize and assign each day's work based on work orders, crew skill sets, material availability, and production priorities.
• Confirm that drawings, materials, pick tickets, weld maps, and CNC files are on hand; raise issues promptly.
• Supervise vessel fit-up, shell and head assembly, nozzle orientation, internals, and supports; route questions to Engineering/Quality.
• Ensure welders are properly qualified and follow welding procedures; coordinate with Quality for qualifications.
• Uphold safety requirements, lead crew safety meetings, keep PPE stocked, and stop work if unsafe.
• Keep work areas clean, inspect tools/equipment, report defects, and coordinate maintenance.
• Prepare work for inspection and ensure hold points are honored; coordinate with Quality for repairs.
• Preserve material identification and traceability; work with Material Management on staging and transfers.

Skills

Lead/Supervisor experience

Welding supervision

Reading fabrication drawings

API/ASME knowledge

Quality coordination

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

5+ years pressure vessel fabrication experience

Tools

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Quality inspection procedures

Material traceability systems

Job description

Fabrication Shop Foreman

Midland,TX, US

6970037

a day ago

Job Description

Experience: Senior Level

Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 per year

Job Details

Responsibilities

• Organize and assign each day's work based on work orders, crew skill sets, material availability, and the production priorities set by the Production Manager. Share daily targets with the crew and track progress throughout the shift.
• Before work begins, confirm that approved drawing packets, materials, pick tickets, weld maps, and any required CNC files are on hand. Raise incomplete releases, material shortages, and drawing questions without delay.
• Supervise vessel fit-up, shell and head assembly, nozzle orientation, internals, and supports, and verify dimensions against approved drawings. Prevent unapproved changes and route technical questions to Engineering and Quality.
• Make sure assigned welders are properly qualified and work to approved welding procedure specifications (WPS). Work with Quality to address qualification and training needs.
• Uphold all safety requirements, lead crew safety meetings, keep PPE stocked, and stop work whenever conditions are unsafe. Report incidents and near misses right away.
• Keep work areas clean, organized, and safely accessible. Inspect tools, fabrication equipment, and lifting gear within your area of responsibility, report any defects, and coordinate needed maintenance.
• Prepare work for inspection and make sure all required hold points are honored. Coordinate with Quality so that repairs are completed and accepted before work moves to the next operation.
• Preserve material identification and traceability throughout fabrication. Work with Material Management on staging, shortages, transfers, and returning unused material.

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma, or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Five or more years of pressure vessel fabrication experience, with at least two years as a lead or supervisor.
• Proven track record supervising vessel fit-up, assembly, and welding in a production setting.
• Able to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, bills of material, and work instructions.
• Working knowledge of applicable API and ASME fabrication requirements, approved welding procedures, inspection hold points, and material traceability.

A bit about us:

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Why join us?

• Competitive pay
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Life and disability insurance