Structural Steel Shop Foreman

MK Consulting Group; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

MK Consulting Group seeks a Steel Shop Foreman to lead a structural steel fabrication team in Kansas City. You will supervise welders, fitters, and operators, ensuring work aligns with drawings and schedules.

You will review blueprints, quality checks, and safety guidelines, driving on-time delivery while managing materials and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of hands-on steel fabrication experience.
• Supervisory or foreman experience leading a crew.
• Strong welding background (GMAW/FCAW).
• Ability to read measuring tools and perform basic math.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work safely.
• Familiar with Fabtrol, Fabsuite, Tekla PowerFab or BlueBeam.

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and mentor shop personnel including welders and operators.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, and cut lists.
• Inspect work for dimensional accuracy and safety compliance.
• Coordinate daily workflow and meet project deadlines.
• Monitor inventory and oversee tool maintenance.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Welding knowledge

Safety & compliance

Production planning

Inventory management

Equipment maintenance

Fab software

Tools

Fabtrol

Fabsuite

Tekla PowerFab

BlueBeam

Job description

Steel Shop Foreman

manages daily operations, workflow, and personnel in a structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication shop to ensure projects are finished safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervision & Leadership: Direct, train, and mentor shop personnel, including welders, fitters, and machine operators. Assign daily tasks to keep production moving efficiently.
• Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read and analyze complex shop drawings, blueprints, cut lists, and project plans to ensure precise fabrication.
• Quality & Safety Control: Inspect finished work and welds for dimensional accuracy and adherence to industry standards (such as AWS or OSHA guidelines). Enforce a safe and clean work environment.
• Production & Scheduling: Coordinate daily workflow, monitor project deadlines, and collaborate with project managers, purchasing, and logistics.
• Resource & Equipment Management: Monitor inventory levels for raw metals and supplies, oversee tool maintenance, and report equipment repair needs.

Key Requirements & Qualifications

• Industry Experience: Typically 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication.
• Leadership Skills: Previous supervisory or foreman experience running a crew.
• Technical Knowledge: Strong background in welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, etc.), metal cutting/forming equipment, and reading technical schematics.
• Physical & Practical Skills: Ability to perform basic math calculations, read measuring tools accurately, and lift heavy materials (often up to 50 lbs).
• Software Skills: Familiar with any of Fabtrol, Fabsuite, Tekla PowerFab, BlueBeam