Structural Fabrication Lead

FabLogix; Greenville (NC); Sur place; USD 90 000 - 115 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

FabLogix seeks a skilled Structural Fabrication Lead to direct shop-floor fabrication of modular structures, including platforms, skid bases, and pipe rack modules. Lead a crew of fitters and welders, ensuring accuracy, code compliance, and on-time handoffs to piping and electrical teams.

You will verify dimensions, manage schedule, and uphold safety and quality standards as part of a high-performance fabrications group within Kelso Industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of structural steel fabrication experience with 2+ years in a lead or foreman role.
• Proficient in SMAW, FCAW, GMAW; current AWS D1.1 certification or ability to qualify.
• Strong blueprint reading skills for structural shop drawings, weld symbols, tolerances.

Responsabilités

• Lead a crew of fitters and welders to fabricate modular structures.
• Read shop drawings and plan build sequences.
• Set up jigs, fixtures, and build tables to control squareness, flatness, and tolerances.
• Ensure welds meet AWS D1.1 and project specs; coordinate with QA.
• Coordinate with Engineering and detailers to resolve drawing questions and improve fixturing.

Connaissances

Welding (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW)

Layout & Fit-up

Blueprint Reading

Leadership/Foreman

AWS D1.1 Certification

Rigging & Safety

Overhead Crane Operation

Formation

High school diploma

Vocational welding training

Outils

Torches & Plasma Cutters

Mag Drills

Grinders

Laser levels/Measuring tools

Description du poste

Together We Build – Partnership, Innovation, Excellence, and Safety

FabLogix is built on the principle of doing what we say we are going to do. Our execution strategy is powered by cutting‑edge automation, seamlessly connecting digital drawings directly to our machines. Housed in a modern 150,000-square-foot facility, we are able to provide high throughput capacity to deliver on the most challenging schedules. FabLogix is part of Kelso Industries, with 3,500+ employees across 29 operating companies, delivers top HVAC, mechanical, plumbing, refrigeration, and electrical solutions nationwide. Join us to grow your career, make an impact, and be part of a high‑performing team. Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com

Job Title: Structural Fabrication Lead – Modular Platforms & Structural Steel (Modular Manufacturing)

Location: Duncan, SC

Reports To: Superintendent – Modular Fabrication

Job Type: Full-time

Job Summary:

We are seeking a skilled, hands‑on Structural Fabrication Lead. The Structural Fabrication Lead directs and performs shop floor fabrication of structural steel for our modular platforms, including equipment platforms, skid bases, pipe rack modules, and eHouse structures. This role leads a crew of fitters and welders to build frames that are accurate, code‑compliant, and ready for mechanical, piping, and electrical integration.

Reporting to the Superintendent, this person turns drawings into finished steel, sets the daily pace for the structural crew, and is accountable for fit‑up accuracy, weld quality, safety, and schedule. The Structural Fabrication Lead plays a key role in making sure every module leaves the structural bay square, level, and right the first time.

Key Responsibilities

Hands‑On Structural Fabrication

• Lay out, fit, and weld structural steel for modular platforms, skid bases, pipe rack modules, stairs, ladders, handrails, and equipment supports.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, assembly drawings, and cut lists to plan the build sequence.
• Set up jigs, fixtures, and build tables to control squareness, flatness, and dimensional tolerances.
• Verify critical dimensions before release, including diagonals, elevations, bolt hole patterns, and equipment interface points.

Crew Leadership & Work Planning

• Lead the daily work of fitters, welders, and helpers, assigning tasks and communicating priorities from the Superintendent.
• Plan material staging and build sequence to keep modules on schedule and hand off cleanly to piping, mechanical, and electrical crews.
• Train and mentor fitters and welders on layout, fit‑up, and fabrication best practices.
• Report progress, constraints, and material shortages to the Superintendent.

Quality & Code Compliance

• Ensure structural welds meet AWS D1.1 and project specifications, working to approved welding procedures.
• Partner with Quality on inspections, dimensional reports, and nonconformances, correcting issues before modules move to the next stage.
• Maintain material traceability, such as heat numbers, where required by the project.
• Prepare assemblies for blasting, coating, or galvanizing per specification.

Safety & Shop Practices

• Champion safe practices for cutting, welding, rigging, and overhead crane lifts.
• Enforce proper PPE, hot work procedures, and housekeeping in the structural bay.
• Inspect and maintain tools, welding equipment, and rigging gear, and report defects promptly.

Coordination & Continuous Improvement

• Work with Engineering and detailers to resolve drawing questions and fit‑up issues.
• Coordinate part flow from cutting and processing equipment to the structural build area.
• Recommend improvements to fixturing, standard details, and sequencing that reduce rework and labor hours.

Qualifications & Skills

Technical Skills

• High school diploma or equivalent; vocational welding or fabrication training preferred.
• 5+ years of structural steel fabrication experience, including 2+ years in a lead or foreman role.
• Proficient in layout, fit‑up, and welding (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW); current AWS D1.1 certification or ability to qualify.
• Strong blueprint reading skills, including structural shop drawings, weld symbols, and tolerances.
• Skilled with layout and measuring tools (squares, levels, tapes, lasers) and fabrication equipment such as torches, plasma cutters, mag drills, and grinders.
• Experience with overhead crane operation and rigging; rigger or signal person certification a plus.
• Experience fabricating modular platforms, skids, or pipe rack modules a plus.

Professional Attributes

• Leads by example with a high standard of craftsmanship
• Safety‑first mindset who stops work when something is not right
• Organized planner who keeps the crew productive and the bay in order
• Clear communicator with the Superintendent, Quality, Engineering, and other trades
• Takes ownership of the crew’s output, accuracy, and schedule

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance‑based incentives.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and company holidays.

Why Join Us?

We’re committed to attracting talented individuals who seek a company with a strong foundation of success and an outstanding culture. We proactively provide competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits, and clear pathways for career advancement with autonomy and flexibility in an entrepreneurial environment.

Learn more about us at www.kelso-industries.com

We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business.