Structural Steel Fabrication Production Manager

MK Consulting Group; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Relocation assistance

Company vehicle

Medical

Dental

Retirement

Job summary

MK Consulting Group in Boston, MA seeks a Structural Steel Fabrication/Production Supervisor to oversee daily shop-floor manufacturing, fitting, welding, and assembly of steel structures to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Responsibilities include directing daily work, interpreting drawings, enforcing quality and safety standards, coordinating across departments, and mentoring fabrication staff.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5+ years of hands-on structural steel fabrication experience.
• 2+ years in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role.
• Proficient in SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
• Active AWS D1.1 welding certifications preferred.
• Able to stand, bend, and lift in an industrial shop.

Responsibilities

• Direct and assign daily work to fitters, welders, and support crews.
• Read and interpret structural shop drawings, cut lists, weld symbols.
• Ensure welds and fabrication meet AWS D1.1 and standards.
• Enforce safety protocols for material handling, lifts, and PPE.
• Coordinate with project managers, detailers, engineering, and shipping.
• Train new fabricators on layout, assembly techniques, and best practices.

Skills

Team leadership

Scheduling

Blueprint interpretation

Quality control

Safety compliance

Mentorship

Structural fabrication experience

Lead/supervisory experience

Education

AWS D1.1 certification

Tools

Plasma cutters

Shears

Punches

Overhead cranes

Job description

• Construction/Facilities

*Structural Steel Fabrication/Construction and United States Candidates only

Structural Steel Fabrication/Production Supervisor oversees the daily shop‑floor manufacturing, fitting, welding, and assembly of steel structures to ensure projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership & Scheduling: Direct and assign daily work to fitters, welders, and support crews. Set production pacing to match project delivery targets.
• Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret structural shop drawings, cut lists, weld symbols, and dimensional tolerances.
• Quality Control & Code Compliance: Ensure welds and fabrication meet AWS D1.1 or other required industry standards. Coordinate with quality inspectors and handle nonconformances.
• Safety Enforcement: Champion strict safety protocols for material handling, overhead crane lifts, rigging, hot work, and proper PPE use.
• Cross‑Department Coordination: Work closely with project managers, detailers, engineering teams, and shipping coordinators to resolve fit‑up issues and material shortages.
• Training & Mentorship: Train new and existing fabricators on layout, assembly techniques, and operational best practices.

Required Qualifications & Skills

• Experience: Typically 3 to 5+ years of hands‑on structural steel fabrication experience, including 2+ years in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role. [1]
• Technical Knowledge: Proficient in welding processes (such as SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW) and metal‑working equipment (plasma cutters, shears, and punches).
• Certifications: Active AWS D1.1 welding certifications or equivalent trade qualifications are frequently preferred.
• Physical & Environmental Ability: Comfortable working in industrial, non‑climate‑controlled shop floors, with the ability to stand, bend, and lift standard shop weights.

Compensation/Benefits

Salary is negotiable $110-150K.

• bonus
• relocation assistance
• company vehicle
• medical
• dental
• retirement