Fabrication Foreman

Overview

The Fabrication Shop Foreman is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the fabrication shop, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves managing a team of fabricators while maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized work environment. The Foreman will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to safety regulations and troubleshooting any issues that arise during fabrication processes.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and provide leadership to a team of fabricators
• Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow
• Monitor inventory of material and supplies needed
• Estimate of materials, lead times, and other specifications to provide time and material quotes
• Resolve any issues or disputes that may arise within the shop
• Implement and maintain quality control standards
• Coordinate machine maintenance and repair to ensure optimal shop performance
• Supervise and motivate a team of workers
• Perform fabrication duties as required
  • Using saws and plasma cutters to cut raw materials into the required shapes and sizes
  • Accurately measuring and marking materials for cutting or machining using tools like calipers, rulers, and templates
  • Put together individual components to form a larger assembly, which may involve bolting, riveting, or screwing parts together
  • Joining metal parts by applying heat and pressure (using MIG, TIG, or Stick welding techniques)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in a fabrication shop environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Fabrication techniques, welding, machining, and materials handling experience required
• Must be able to read and follow drawings
• AutoCAD experience is preferred