Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking an experienced Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead daily operations in our clients fabrication shop. This role oversees welders fitters and helpers to ensure work is completed safely efficiently and to quality standards. The ideal candidate is hands-on organized and comfortable leading teams while keeping production on schedule.
Pay: $40$45/hr DOE
Schedule: MondayFriday 5:00am start
Key Responsibilities
Supervise and lead fabrication shop personnel including welders fitters and helpers
Assign daily work monitor progress and ensure production schedules are met
Read and interpret fabrication drawings blueprints and specifications
Ensure quality standards dimensional accuracy and workmanship expectations are met
Coordinate material usage tooling and equipment availability
Inspect completed work and approve readiness for the next production stage
Troubleshoot fabrication issues and implement corrective actions
Train mentor and evaluate shop employees
Communicate with engineering project management and quality teams
Maintain production labor and workflow documentation
Promote housekeeping organization and 5S practices
What You Bring
Minimum 5 years of experience in metal fabrication or welding
At least 2 years of supervisory or lead experience
Strong working knowledge of welding processes (FCAW GMAW GTAW SMAW)
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings
Experience with structural steel pipe or industrial fabrication
Familiarity with fabrication equipment tooling and shop workflows
High school diploma or GED (technical training preferred)
Maybe You Have
AWS or WABO welding certifications
Knowledge of AWS codes and standards
OSHA safety training or certification
Rigger overhead crane or forklift operation experience
Millwright or mechanical background
Benefits
Medical insurance
Paid sick time
Holiday pay
401(k) with company match
Work Environment
This position is based in a fabrication shop with exposure to noise heat sparks and heavy equipment. The role requires standing walking bending and lifting up to 50 lbs. PPE and strict adherence to safety procedures are required at all times.
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