Fabrication Supervisor: Welding & Structural Assembly

Keel; Ladson (SC); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Benefit Package

401(k) Match

HSA/FSA

Paid Holidays

Paid Time Off

Overtime Potential

Certification Sponsorship

Job summary

Keel is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor in Ladson, SC to lead the fabrication shop. You will oversee welders, fitters, and helpers, plan daily work, and ensure all activities meet blueprints, WPS, and AWS standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on welding guidance, and the ability to drive safety, quality, and efficiency while partnering with engineering and quality teams. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; technical or vocational training in welding/fabrication preferred.
• Minimum 8+ years in structural fabrication, with 3+ years in lead or supervisory capacity.
• Multiple process welding certifications or experience with certified welders preferred.
• Experience with heavy steel fabrication, DOD, or industrial projects is a plus.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (FCAW, GMAW, GTAW, SMAW) and fitting practices.
• Ability to read blueprints and WPS documents; knowledge of AWS D1.1 or similar codes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welders, fitters, and support personnel in the fabrication shop.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work based on production schedules and material availability.
• Ensure work follows blueprints, WPS, and company standards.
• Inspect assemblies for quality and dimensional accuracy.
• Provide hands-on welding and fitting support when needed.
• Train and mentor employees to improve skills and efficiency.
• Enforce safety policies and proper PPE usage.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality, and project management teams.

Skills

Leadership

Welding

Blueprint reading

Quality control

Safety compliance

Project coordination

AWS codes

Team mentoring

Education

High school diploma; welding training preferred

Tools

Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS)

Measuring tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Keel is seeking a Fabrication Supervisor in Ladson, SC to lead the fabrication shop. You will oversee welders, fitters, and helpers, plan daily work, and ensure all activities meet blueprints, WPS, and AWS standards.

The role requires strong leadership, hands-on welding guidance, and the ability to drive safety, quality, and efficiency while partnering with engineering and quality teams. This on-site position offers competitive pay and benefits.