Fabrication Shop Foreman
Share
Job Location:
Midland, MI - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Bonus based on performance
- Dental insurance
- Paid time off
Smith Industries is seeking an experienced Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead daily operations within our fabrication shop. This role is responsible for supervising fabrication personnel coordinating production schedules ensuring work meets engineering and quality standards and maintaining a safe and efficient shop environment.
The ideal candidate has strong hands-on fabrication experience combined with proven leadership in a manufacturing or heavy industrial setting.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and supervise fabrication shop personnel including welders fitters machinists and laborers
- Coordinate daily production schedules to meet operational deadlines and productivity goals
- Ensure fabrication work complies with engineering drawings specifications and quality standards
- Monitor workflow materials and inventory to maintain efficient shop operations
- Enforce safety policies and OSHA standards while promoting a strong safety culture
- Inspect tools machinery and shop equipment and coordinate maintenance when needed
- Work closely with engineering quality and procurement teams to resolve production challenges
- Train mentor and develop fabrication personnel
- Maintain production and labor records and provide updates to management
- Identify opportunities for efficiency improvements and cost savings within the fabrication process
Qualifications
- 5 years of fabrication welding or metalworking experience
- 2 years in a supervisory or foreman role preferred
- Strong knowledge of welding processes fabrication techniques and blueprint reading
- Experience with fabrication equipment such as welders presses grinders shears and CNC equipment
- Strong leadership communication and organizational skills
- Ability to troubleshoot production issues and maintain workflow
- Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance
- High school diploma or equivalent required; trade or technical training preferred
Physical Requirements
- Ability to stand walk and climb ladders throughout the workday
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs when required
- Comfortable working in an industrial fabrication environment with noise dust and heavy equipment
We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex national origin disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.
Key Skills
- Fashion Retail
- Invoicing
- IT Hardware & Networking
- C#
- AC Maintenance
- Concrete Pump
About Company
Smith Industries, LLC Smith Industries Inc has been in business since 2004. We are located in Midland, Texas and locally owned. Our business model is based on the following goals: Quality and Excellence + Customer Satisfaction + Integrity We strive to consistently deliver quality craf ... View more
