Hands-On Vessel Fabrication Shop Lead

Smith Industries Ltd; Midland (TX); On-site; USD 39,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Job summary

Smith Industries Ltd in West Texas, a leader in oil and gas surface production equipment, is seeking a Vessel Shop Fabrication Foreman. This hands-on, floor-based leadership role directs crew assignments and ensures fabrication meets drawings, API and ASME standards while coordinating with Engineering, Quality and Production Management.

You will supervise vessel fit-up, welding, and material traceability, enforce safety, coach craftsmen, and deliver on-time production with documented labor and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent relevant work experience.
• Five years of vessel fabrication experience with supervision experience.
• Lead/supervisory experience in a fabrication environment.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, weld symbols, and BOMs.
• Knowledge of API and ASME fabrication requirements and material traceability.

Responsibilities

• Plan and assign daily work by work order, crew skill, and production priorities.
• Verify drawings, materials, and CNC files are ready before starting work.
• Oversee vessel fit-up, assembly, nozzle orientation, and dimensional checks.
• Ensure welders hold required qualifications and coordinate training needs.
• Enforce safety, conduct crew safety meetings, and report incidents.
• Maintain orderly work areas, inspect tools, and coordinate maintenance.
• Ensure readiness for inspection and manage hold points with Quality.
• Track labor hours and review timesheets for accuracy.
• Report production status and recommend recovery actions.
• Coach employees in fabrication methods and work instructions.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Timekeeping accuracy

Reading fabrication drawings

Welding supervision

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Smith Industries Ltd in West Texas, a leader in oil and gas surface production equipment, is seeking a Vessel Shop Fabrication Foreman. This hands-on, floor-based leadership role directs crew assignments and ensures fabrication meets drawings, API and ASME standards while coordinating with Engineering, Quality and Production Management.

You will supervise vessel fit-up, welding, and material traceability, enforce safety, coach craftsmen, and deliver on-time production with documented labor and