Lead Quality Foreman – Mechanical Fabrication

ViziRecruiter,LLC.; Atlanta, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

McKenney’s is seeking a Shop Quality Foreman to lead the quality assurance for fabrication projects. The role focuses on enforcing contract requirements, inspecting welds and materials, and guiding a team to uphold McKenney’s quality absolutes throughout fabrication and testing.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in mechanical contracting and proven foreman experience, with strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a proactive approach to quality and safety on site.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in the mechanical contracting field.
• Minimum Crew leader/Foreman experience required.
• Self-starter capable of teamwork and independent work.
• Detail-oriented with accuracy under pressure.
• Able to manage priorities with minimal guidance.
• Strong work ethic and professional conduct.
• Professional image that inspires confidence and trust.

Responsibilities

• Review contract drawings, specifications, and quality requirements against submittals and IOMs
• Identify quality risks and training needs; participate in First of Kind Inspections
• Visually inspect welds to ensure code compliance
• Document trends and coordinate with operations for training
• Lead quality shop walks with project teams to ensure compliance with quality absolutes
• Review new material/equipment arrivals and document deficiencies
• Walk the shop to identify deficiencies and communicate with shops
• Maintain documentation of corrections per standards
• Attend Pre-Task Planning to identify quality risks and best practices
• Capture fabrication progress and ensure identifiers (welds, tags, heat numbers) are tracked

Skills

Self-starter

Team player

Independent worker

Time management

Attention to detail

Quality & accuracy

Strong work ethic

Professional appearance

Job description

McKenney’s is seeking a Shop Quality Foreman to lead the quality assurance for fabrication projects. The role focuses on enforcing contract requirements, inspecting welds and materials, and guiding a team to uphold McKenney’s quality absolutes throughout fabrication and testing.

The ideal candidate will have 2+ years in mechanical contracting and proven foreman experience, with strong attention to detail, effective communication, and a proactive approach to quality and safety on site.