Shop Manager: Lead Fabrication & Welding Team

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Tulsa (OK); On-site; USD 62,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

Shop Manager in Tulsa, OK oversees daily operations, leading a team of 10-12 to ensure safety, high-quality service, and efficiency. The role requires hands-on leadership and a commitment to operational excellence.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in supervision within fabrication/manufacturing, strong welding (MIG/TIG) skills, and experience with metal finishing. A proactive, accountable leader will thrive here.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of supervisory or management experience overseeing craft or trade employees in a fabrication, manufacturing, or industrial environment.
• Professional references required.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Welding credentials (MIG/TIG) are a plus.
• Experience with metal finishing processes (painting, blasting, graining, sanding, powder coating).
• Experience in decorative metal forming and/or forging is a plus but not required.
• Proven ability to hold employees accountable while maintaining a positive, high-performing team environment.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervises craft and trade employees, including daily work direction, scheduling, and task assignment.
• Conduct regular performance conversations and provides timely, constructive feedback.
• Participate in hiring, onboarding, and disciplinary processes in coordination with HR.
• Administrative tasks as required for payroll reporting.
• Oversee proper use, maintenance, and accountability of shop tools, and equipment.
• Enforce company policies regarding tool handling, storage, and care.
• Track inventory and communicates needs or deficiencies to the Division Manager.
• Communicated work expectations, priorities, and updates clearly to shop employees on a daily basis.

Skills

Welding (MIG/TIG)

Metal finishing

Decorative metal forming

Forging (plus)

Team leadership

Tools

Safety standards

Job description

Shop Manager in Tulsa, OK oversees daily operations, leading a team of 10-12 to ensure safety, high-quality service, and efficiency. The role requires hands-on leadership and a commitment to operational excellence.

Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years in supervision within fabrication/manufacturing, strong welding (MIG/TIG) skills, and experience with metal finishing. A proactive, accountable leader will thrive here.