Fabrication Shop Lead — Steel & Piping

Freedom Waterworks; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Freedom Waterworks in Houston, TX is seeking a Weld Shop Foreman to manage carbon and stainless-steel piping projects from shop order to delivery. You will coordinate with the Manager of Steel Fabrication to build schedules, ensure on-time production, and supervise shop staff.

Responsibilities include training welders, enforcing safety procedures, improving quality, and controlling costs while maintaining a productive workflow and strong team performance in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Prior exceptional work experience with the company preferred.
• Strong leadership and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain production schedule with the Manager of Steel Fabrication.
• Ensure orders are ready by shipment date.
• Train welders and shop staff to improve skills.
• Enforce safety procedures and QA/QC at the shop.
• Identify operational improvements to boost quality and reduce costs.
• Coordinate job sequencing with the Manager of Steel Fabrication.
• Oversee material flow and supplies.

Skills

Leadership

Operations knowledge

Time management

MS Office

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Freedom Waterworks in Houston, TX is seeking a Weld Shop Foreman to manage carbon and stainless-steel piping projects from shop order to delivery. You will coordinate with the Manager of Steel Fabrication to build schedules, ensure on-time production, and supervise shop staff.

Responsibilities include training welders, enforcing safety procedures, improving quality, and controlling costs while maintaining a productive workflow and strong team performance in a fast-paced environment.