Lead Man: Structural Steel Crew Lead

Mabe Steel; Kernersville (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Mabe Steel Inc. is seeking a Lead Man to supervise small crews on structural steel erection projects. This on-site field role requires experience, strong blueprint reading, and a focus on safety and productivity on elevated work sites.

Based in North Carolina, you will lead tasks such as connecting, bolting, decking and detail work, ensuring alignment with foreman plans, enforcing fall protection, and coordinating with crew members to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of structural steel erection experience, or less with clearly demonstrated fast progression.
• Solid blueprint reading and working knowledge of connecting, bolting and rigging.
• Basic welding ability preferred; OSHA 10 required, OSHA 30 preferred.
• Leadership ability and willingness to grow into a Foreman role.
• Fully comfortable working outdoors and at elevated heights in all weather.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small crew on assigned erection tasks, such as connecting, bolting-up, decking or detail work, at elevated heights.
• Carry out the Foreman's plan and keep the crew productive, safe and on task.
• Read drawings to locate members, verify piece marks and check alignment.
• Enforce fall protection and PPE use within the crew; stop unsafe work.
• Report progress, material shortages and problems to the Foreman.
• Step in for the Foreman on assigned tasks when needed.

Skills

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

OSHA 10

OSHA 30 preferred

Job description

Mabe Steel Inc. is seeking a Lead Man to supervise small crews on structural steel erection projects. This on-site field role requires experience, strong blueprint reading, and a focus on safety and productivity on elevated work sites.

Based in North Carolina, you will lead tasks such as connecting, bolting, decking and detail work, ensuring alignment with foreman plans, enforcing fall protection, and coordinating with crew members to keep projects moving safely and efficiently.