Fabrication Shop Foreman

Smith Industries; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead daily operations within our fabrication shop. This role supervises fabrication personnel, coordinates production schedules, and ensures work meets engineering and quality standards while maintaining a safe and efficient shop environment.

The ideal candidate has strong hands-on fabrication experience combined with proven leadership in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication, welding, or metalworking experience.
• 2+ years in a supervisory or foreman role.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication techniques, and blueprint reading.
• Experience with fabrication equipment such as welders, presses, grinders, shears, and CNC equipment.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and maintain workflow.
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade or technical training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise fabrication shop personnel including welders, fitters, machinists, and laborers.
• Coordinate daily production schedules to meet operational deadlines and productivity goals.
• Ensure fabrication work complies with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, materials, and inventory to maintain efficient shop operations.
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA standards while promoting a strong safety culture.
• Inspect tools, machinery, and shop equipment and coordinate maintenance when needed.
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and procurement teams to resolve production challenges.
• Train, mentor, and develop fabrication personnel.
• Maintain production and labor records and provide updates to management.
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings within the fabrication process.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Troubleshooting

Workplace safety

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Benefits

• Paid time off
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance

Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead daily operations within our fabrication shop. This role is responsible for supervising fabrication personnel, coordinating production schedules, ensuring work meets engineering and quality standards, and maintaining a safe and efficient shop environment.

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on fabrication experience combined with proven leadership in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise fabrication shop personnel including welders, fitters, machinists, and laborers
• Coordinate daily production schedules to meet operational deadlines and productivity goals
• Ensure fabrication work complies with engineering drawings, specifications, and quality standards
• Monitor workflow, materials, and inventory to maintain efficient shop operations
• Enforce safety policies and OSHA standards while promoting a strong safety culture
• Inspect tools, machinery, and shop equipment and coordinate maintenance when needed
• Work closely with engineering, quality, and procurement teams to resolve production challenges
• Train, mentor, and develop fabrication personnel
• Maintain production and labor records and provide updates to management
• Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings within the fabrication process

Qualifications

• 5+ years of fabrication, welding, or metalworking experience
• 2+ years in a supervisory or foreman role preferred
• Strong knowledge of welding processes, fabrication techniques, and blueprint reading
• Experience with fabrication equipment such as welders, presses, grinders, shears, and CNC equipment
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• Ability to troubleshoot production issues and maintain workflow
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance
• High school diploma or equivalent required; trade or technical training preferred

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, and climb ladders throughout the workday
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when required
• Comfortable working in an industrial fabrication environment with noise, dust, and heavy equipment