Fabrication Supervisor 2nd Shift

Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You.

Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands-on expertise in steel fabrication shipbuilding aerospace and defense manufacturing.

That means when you join Keel youre joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real-world results.

We build ships defense systems aerospace components and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions and we do it with pride.

Your Mission:

The Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily operations in the fabrication department including welding fitting and assembly of structural steel and other metal components. This role ensures projects are completed safely efficiently and in compliance with quality standards drawings and customer specifications. The Fabrication Supervisor provides leadership technical guidance and direction to welders fitters and helpers while coordinating with production management engineering and quality teams to meet schedule and cost objectives.

Explore the Depth of the Role:

• Supervise and coordinate the activities of welders fitters and support personnel in the fabrication shop.
• Plan prioritize and assign work based on production schedules manpower and material availability.
• Ensure all work is performed in accordance with blueprints fabrication drawings Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and company standards.
• Inspect fabricated assemblies for quality dimensional accuracy and compliance with specifications.
• Monitor progress to ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining productivity and cost targets.
• Provide technical direction and hands-on assistance in welding and fitting when necessary.
• Train mentor and evaluate employees to improve skills quality and efficiency.
• Enforce company safety policies ensuring a safe working environment and proper use of PPE and tools.
• Collaborate with engineering quality control and project management to resolve production or technical issues.
• Maintain records of production labor hours rework and material usage.
• Recommend process improvements tooling needs and equipment maintenance schedules.
• Support onboarding and certification of new welders and fitters in accordance with company and AWS standards.

Mission Readiness:

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in welding/fabrication preferred.
• Minimum 8 years of experience in structural fabrication including 3 years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
• Multiple process welding certifications and/or experience with certified welders preferred.
• Experience with heavy steel fabrication DOD or industrial projects is a plus.

Travel Requirements:

• Ability to travel out of state for training as needed

Physical Requirements:

• May be required to stand walk sit reach/pull/push with hands and arms climb or balance stoop or kneel regularly.
• May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.

Become a part of our Builders and you too can...

• Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
• Embody Team Spirit
• Relentless Customer Focus
• Convey Integrity Trust and Professionalism
• Execute with Excellence and Velocity

What Keel will build for you:

• Comprehensive Benefit Package
• Competitive Pay
• 401K Match
• HSA/FSA
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
• Shift Differentials
• Overtime Potential
• Paid on the Job Training
• Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
• Committed to Individual Career Growth
• We Do Fun Things Plus More!

Need Assistance

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What we build builds us.