Fabrication Supervisor - 1st Shift

Lehigh Heavy Forge Corporation; Hollywood (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Overtime Potential

Certification Sponsorship

Career Growth

Job summary

Keel seeks a Fabrication Supervisor to oversee the fabrication shop, lead welders and fitters, and coordinate with engineering and quality teams to meet schedules and costs. You will ensure work aligns with blueprints, WPS, and company standards, while maintaining safety and productivity.

The role requires 8+ years in structural fabrication with 3+ years in leadership, plus multiple welding certifications. On-site responsibilities include cross-functional collaboration and process improvements

Qualifications

• Minimum 8+ years of experience in structural fabrication, with 3+ years in a lead/supervisory role.
• Multiple process welding certifications and/or experience with certified welders.
• Experience with heavy steel fabrication, DOD, or industrial projects is a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent; technical/vocational welding/fabrication training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate welders, fitters, and shop personnel.
• Plan and assign work based on production schedules and material availability.
• Ensure work complies with drawings, WPS, and company standards.
• Inspect welded assemblies for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Monitor progress to meet schedule and cost targets.
• Provide technical direction and hands-on welding/fitting support.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate employees to improve skills and efficiency.
• Enforce safety policies and safe work practices.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and project management to resolve issues.
• Maintain records of labor hours, rework, and material usage.
• Support onboarding and certification of new welders and fitters.

Skills

Leadership

Safety leadership

Planning & scheduling

Quality control

Training & mentoring

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Technical/vocational welding fabrication training

Job description

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions - and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily operations in the fabrication department, including welding, fitting, and assembly of structural steel and other metal components. This role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards, drawings, and customer specifications. The Fabrication Supervisor provides leadership, technical guidance, and direction to welders, fitters, and helpers while coordinating with production management, engineering, and quality teams to meet schedule and cost objectives.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of welders, fitters, and support personnel in the fabrication shop.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work based on production schedules, manpower, and material availability.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with blueprints, fabrication drawings, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and company standards.
• Inspect fabricated assemblies for quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
• Monitor progress to ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining productivity and cost targets.
• Provide technical direction and hands‑on assistance in welding and fitting when necessary.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate employees to improve skills, quality, and efficiency.
• Enforce company safety policies, ensuring a safe working environment and proper use of PPE and tools.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality control, and project management to resolve production or technical issues.
• Maintain records of production, labor hours, rework, and material usage.
• Recommend process improvements, tooling needs, and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Support onboarding and certification of new welders and fitters in accordance with company and AWS standards.

Requirements

Mission Readiness:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in welding/fabrication preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years of experience in structural fabrication, including 3+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Multiple process welding certifications and/or experience with certified welders preferred.
• Experience with heavy steel fabrication, DOD, or industrial projects is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel out of state for training as needed

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401(k) Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things, Plus More!

Need Assistance?

If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email [e-mail] with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis. Please note that this email address is monitored only for inquiries related to reasonable accommodation requests.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans

What we build, builds us.