Structural Steel Shop Lead - Safety, Quality & Production

Zohorecruit; Detroit (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Vital Tech Solutions in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to oversee daily fabrication operations in a fast-paced structural steel shop. You will lead shop personnel, coordinate production activities, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time project completion while maintaining professional workmanship standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding and fabrication experience, plus at least 5 years in structural steel fabrication and 2 years in a supervisory role, with strong

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• At least 2 years of supervisory, lead, or foreman experience preferred.
• Hands-on experience with welding, fitting, fabrication equipment, and shop operations.
• Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication details, and specifications.
• Familiarity with AWS welding codes and industry fabrication standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fabrication activities including cutting, fitting, welding, drilling, and finishing of structural steel components.
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work to meet production schedules and project deadlines.
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, specifications, and welding symbols.
• Monitor workflow and address issues impacting quality, safety, productivity, or schedule.
• Ensure fabricated materials and outbound loads comply with applicable weight and dimensional requirements.
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and workmanship standards.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and production briefings.
• Assist with employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed.
• Coordinate closely with project management, purchasing, and shipping teams.
• Communicate production status, labor requirements, material shortages, and operational concerns to management.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency.

Skills

Read structural drawings

AWS welding codes

Overhead cranes & forklifts

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Shop machinery

Overhead cranes

Forklifts

Job description

Vital Tech Solutions in Detroit, MI is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to oversee daily fabrication operations in a fast-paced structural steel shop. You will lead shop personnel, coordinate production activities, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time project completion while maintaining professional workmanship standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding and fabrication experience, plus at least 5 years in structural steel fabrication and 2 years in a supervisory role, with strong