Shop Manager

HCI; Cheyenne (WY); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

HCI in Cheyenne, WY seeks a dynamic Steel Shop Manager to lead fabrication, welding, and shop-floor operations. You will supervise daily activities, interpret blueprints, mentor welders, and ensure safety, quality and deadlines across construction and manufacturing projects.

Ideal candidates bring strong MIG/TIG/FCAW/SMAW skills, blueprint reading ability, and proven leadership in fast-paced settings. The role emphasizes hands-on supervision and technical mastery on high‑quality steel components.

Qualifications

• Proven shop fabrication experience.
• Extensive welding technique knowledge: MIG, TIG, FCAW, SMAW, and stick welding.
• Skilled in blueprint reading and mechanical interpretation.
• Familiarity with fabrication processes including pipe threading, ductwork, machining, plasma cutting, and assembly.
• Strong leadership with a focus on safety and quality.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop operations across fabrication, welding, assembly, and material handling.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients to interpret blueprints and drawings for accurate fabrication.
• Lead and mentor welders, fabricators, and shop staff to maintain productivity and safety.
• Oversee use of power tools, plasma cutters, press brakes, and rigging equipment for precision fabrication.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA, ASME, AWS standards, and industry best practices.
• Monitor quality by inspecting welds with calipers and measuring tools per specs.

Skills

Welding techniques

Blueprint reading

Safety leadership

Team leadership

Tools

Plasma cutters

Press brake machines

Rigging equipment

Measuring tools

Job description

Job Overview

We are seeking a dynamic and experienced Steel Shop Manager to lead our fabrication and manufacturing operations within the steel shop environment. In this role, you will oversee daily shop activities, coordinate fabrication projects, and ensure that all work meets safety standards, quality expectations, and project deadlines. Your expertise in metal fabrication, welding techniques, blueprint interpretation, and mechanical knowledge will drive efficiency and excellence on the shop floor. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead a skilled team in a fast-paced setting dedicated to producing high-quality steel components for diverse construction and manufacturing projects.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily shop operations, including fabrication, welding, assembly, and material handling activities.
• Coordinate with project managers and clients to interpret blueprints, schematics, and technical drawings ensuring accurate fabrication.
• Lead and mentor a team of welders, fabricators, and shop personnel to maintain productivity and safety standards.
• Oversee the use of power tools, hand tools, plasma cutters, press brake machines, and rigging equipment to ensure precise metal fabrication.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, OSHA regulations, ASME codes & standards, AWS (American Welding Society) standards, and other industry best practices.
• Monitor quality control processes by inspecting welds using calipers, micrometers, measuring instruments, and ensuring adherence to specifications such as AWS standards.
• Manage inventory of metal materials including sheet metal and other raw materials necessary for fabrication projects.

Qualifications

• Proven shop fabrication experience.
• Extensive knowledge of welding techniques including MIG (GMAW), TIG (GTAW), FCAW (Flux-Cored Arc Welding), SMAW (Shielded Metal Arc Welding), and stick welding.
• Skilled in blueprint reading, mechanical blueprint interpretation, schematics analysis, and shop math for accurate fabrication.
• Familiarity with construction processes such as pipe threading, ductwork installation, rigging, machining, soldering, plasma cutting, press brake operation, and assembly.
• Strong understanding of safety protocols related to metal fabrication shops including proper use of power tools and gas metal arc welding equipment.
• Excellent leadership skills with the ability to manage a team effectively while maintaining high standards of safety and quality.

Join us as a Steel Shop Manager where your expertise will shape innovative steel solutions! We are committed to fostering a safe work environment while empowering our team members to excel through hands-on leadership and technical mastery. All roles are paid positions that support your professional growth within a vibrant manufacturing setting dedicated to excellence in steel fabrication.