Shop Foreman (Superintendent)

United-Steel-Fabrication-LLC

Fyffe (AL)

On-site

USD 40,000 - 72,800

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental &amp

Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary)

Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick, PublicH

Short Term Disability

Yearly bonus

Job summary

United Steel Fabrication LLC is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman / Shop Superintendent to lead daily operations in a structural steel fabrication shop. This role focuses on organizing work, planning production, coordinating personnel and equipment, and upholding quality and safety standards from receipt of material through fabrication, welding, finishing, and shipment.

The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with deep fabrication experience, strong organizational skills, and the ability

Qualifications

Experience in a structural steel fabrication shop is required.
Prior foreman, superintendent, lead or shop management experience is strongly preferred.
Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to set priorities, manage multiple jobs at once, and keep crews productive.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Safety-focused and willing to maintain high shop standards.
Experience with production tracking or scheduling is a plus.
Familiarity with AISC quality requirements or welding procedures is a plus.

Responsibilities

Lead, organize, and supervise daily shop operations for structural steel fabrication.
Plan and coordinate work schedules, manpower, equipment, material flow, and shop priorities.
Review shop drawings, cut lists, production requirements, and project schedules to prepare work for fabrication.
Assign work to fitters, welders, machine operators, material handlers, and other shop personnel.
Monitor production progress and adjust priorities as needed to meet project deadlines.
Help develop, document, and implement standard work methods for shop processes.
Improve consistency, productivity, quality, safety, and accountability across fabrication operations.
Ensure work is completed according to drawings, specifications, weld procedures, and company quality standards.
Coordinate with project managers, detailers, purchasing, shipping, quality control, and management.
Identify material shortages, drawing issues, production conflicts, or bottlenecks early and communicate solutions.
Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized, professional shop environment.
Coach, train, and hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, quality, and safety.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to layout, workflow, production tracking, tools, equipment, and standard procedures.

Skills

Structural steel fabrication

Foreman/leadership experience

Reading shop drawings

Planning and scheduling

Team leadership and communication

Quality and safety focus

Problem solving and prioritization

Basic computer skills

AISC/welding procedures knowledge

Job description

About the Role

United Steel Fabrication LLC is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman / Shop Superintendent to lead daily operations in a structural steel fabrication shop. This role is responsible for organizing shop work, planning production, coordinating personnel and equipment, maintaining quality and safety standards, and helping establish consistent standard work methods across the shop.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong structural steel fabrication experience, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to plan work in a way that keeps projects moving efficiently from material receiving through fabrication, welding, finishing, and shipment.

Key Responsibilities

Lead, organize, and supervise daily shop operations for structural steel fabrication.
Plan and coordinate work schedules, manpower, equipment, material flow, and shop priorities.
Review shop drawings, cut lists, production requirements, and project schedules to prepare work for fabrication.
Assign work to fitters, welders, machine operators, material handlers, and other shop personnel.
Monitor production progress and adjust priorities as needed to meet project deadlines.
Help develop, document, and implement standard work methods for shop processes.
Improve consistency, productivity, quality, safety, and accountability across fabrication operations.
Ensure work is completed according to drawings, specifications, weld procedures, and company quality standards.
Coordinate with project managers, detailers, purchasing, shipping, quality control, and management.
Identify material shortages, drawing issues, production conflicts, or bottlenecks early and communicate solutions.
Promote safe work practices and maintain a clean, organized, professional shop environment.
Coach, train, and hold team members accountable for performance, attendance, quality, and safety.
Support continuous improvement efforts related to layout, workflow, production tracking, tools, equipment, and standard procedures.

Qualifications

Experience in a structural steel fabrication shop is required.
Prior foreman, superintendent, lead person, or shop management experience is strongly preferred.
Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication processes, including fitting, welding, layout, material handling, and shop sequencing.
Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings.
Strong organizational and planning skills.
Ability to set priorities, manage multiple jobs at once, and keep crews productive.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Ability to establish and enforce standard work methods, procedures, and expectations.
Quality-minded with attention to detail.
Safety-focused and willing to maintain high shop standards.
Basic computer skills are preferred, especially for production tracking, scheduling, or documentation.
Experience with AISC quality requirements, welding procedures, or fabrication standards is a plus.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is organized, proactive, and comfortable taking ownership of shop performance. They should be able to look ahead, prepare crews for upcoming work, reduce confusion, and create repeatable systems that improve efficiency and consistency. This person should be respected on the shop floor, able to communicate clearly, and willing to lead by example.

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