Fabrication Shop Lead: Precision Welding & Repairs

BIC Recruiting; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Standard package

Job summary

Industrial Services in Baytown, TX is seeking a Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead daily operations in a fast-paced job shop handling both new fabrication and repair work.

You will coordinate welders, fabricators, and helpers, plan workloads, review blueprints, and ensure projects meet quality, safety, and customer deadlines.

Experience in MIG/TIG welding, reading blueprints, and supervising a shop team is preferred, with a focus on efficiency and cost containment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade school preferred.
• 5+ years in metal fabrication, welding, machining, or industrial repair.
• 2+ years supervisory experience in a job shop or similar environment.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and analyze/repair worn components.
• Experience with MIG, TIG, and Stick welding processes.
• Familiarity with shop equipment (press brakes, shears, saws, CNC machines, etc.).
• Experience estimating or scoping repair jobs with limited initial information is a plus.
• Strong problem-solving skills, especially in diagnosing repair issues.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead shop personnel including welders, fabricators, and helpers.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize work for fabrication and repair jobs.
• Evaluate incoming repair work, assess scope, and determine labor, materials, and turnaround time.
• Interpret blueprints, drawings, and reverse-engineer parts when needed for repairs or replacements.
• Coordinate workflow to handle urgent repair jobs without disrupting scheduled fabrication.
• Monitor production progress and adjust schedules to meet deadlines and customer needs.
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, including fit-up, weld integrity, and dimensional accuracy.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain compliance with OSHA and company standards.
• Collaborate with engineering, project management, and customers on custom and repair solutions.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate shop employees; promote skill development across fabrication and repair work.
• Troubleshoot fabrication and repair issues, including worn or damaged components.
• Maintain inventory of materials, repair parts, and consumables.
• Ensure proper maintenance and safe operation of shop equipment.
• Track labor hours and provide input for job costing, especially for variable-scope repair work.
• Assist estimating department with quotes involving welding and/or fabrication.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Supervisory

MIG welding

TIG welding

Fabrication

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Trade school preferred

Tools

Press brakes

Shears

Saws

CNC machines

Job description

Industrial Services in Baytown, TX is seeking a Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead daily operations in a fast-paced job shop handling both new fabrication and repair work.

You will coordinate welders, fabricators, and helpers, plan workloads, review blueprints, and ensure projects meet quality, safety, and customer deadlines.

Experience in MIG/TIG welding, reading blueprints, and supervising a shop team is preferred, with a focus on efficiency and cost containment.