Production Lead — Stainless Steel Fabrication & Welding

BUTTING Group; Loxley (AL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

BUTTING USA Inc. in Loxley, Alabama, seeks a Production Foreman to lead a shift on the shop floor, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-focused manufacturing. You will coordinate crews, manage flow from material prep to finished spool, and address bottlenecks while coaching team members.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in industrial fabrication, strong welding knowledge, and proven frontline leadership. The role offers a full-time, on-site opportunity with strong growth prospects.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; 5+ years in industrial manufacturing or related fabrication environment.
• Proven experience leading, directing, or coordinating employees in manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of pipe/spool fabrication processes, cutting, fit-up, welding, and inspection.
• Ability to read and interpret spool drawings, isometric drawings, and fabrication drawings.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily production activities and assign work to crews.
• Manage production flow across material prep, cutting, fit-up, welding, inspection, and completion per specs.
• Stay active on the shop floor to monitor workflow, productivity, staffing, and equipment readiness.
• Identify bottlenecks, downtime, material shortages, or equipment issues and escalate as needed.
• Set expectations for safety, quality, productivity, and conduct; provide coaching and feedback.
• Support onboarding, training, and development; identify skill gaps for advancement.
• Ensure compliance with safety, PPE, quality, and housekeeping standards; manage shift handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Welding knowledge

Drawing interpretation

Problem-solving

Communication

Tools

Lean/5S

Job description

BUTTING USA Inc. in Loxley, Alabama, seeks a Production Foreman to lead a shift on the shop floor, ensuring safe, efficient, and quality-focused manufacturing. You will coordinate crews, manage flow from material prep to finished spool, and address bottlenecks while coaching team members.

Ideal candidates bring 5+ years in industrial fabrication, strong welding knowledge, and proven frontline leadership. The role offers a full-time, on-site opportunity with strong growth prospects.