Lead Sheet Metal Fabrication Foreman

Mission Critical Group; Belle Chasse (LA); On-site; USD 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Mission Critical Group is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabrication Foreman to lead the enclosure skin panel production for modular buildings on site at BLC2. You will oversee manual and CNC shear and press brake operations, ensuring precise bending and joining of panels.

Responsibilities include scheduling, mentoring a team of operators, optimizing layouts to minimize scrap, and coordinating with engineering to maintain quality and on-time delivery.

Qualifications

• 5+ years hands-on experience running sheet metal fabrication lines, manual shears and hydraulic press brakes.
• Expert proficiency in calculating sheet metal bend allowances, flat patterns, and blank lengths.
• Experience leading machine operators or sheet metal tradespeople.

Responsibilities

• Direct a specialized team of Sheet Metal Leadmen and machine operators across manual and CNC hydraulic shear and press brake stations.
• Program, set up, and operate shears and press brakes to cut and bend heavy-gauge sheet metal into high-volume or custom profiles.
• Optimize sheet layouts and scheduling to minimize scrap and meet production needs.
• Interface with the Design Support Specialist to log gauge variances and drawing errors.

Skills

Sheet Metal Fabrication

Team Leadership

CNC Machinery

Tools

CNC shear

Hydraulic press brake

Job description

Mission Critical Group is seeking a Sheet Metal Fabrication Foreman to lead the enclosure skin panel production for modular buildings on site at BLC2. You will oversee manual and CNC shear and press brake operations, ensuring precise bending and joining of panels.

Responsibilities include scheduling, mentoring a team of operators, optimizing layouts to minimize scrap, and coordinating with engineering to maintain quality and on-time delivery.