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.
Benefits:401(k)401(k) matchingBonus based on performanceDental insurancePaid time offSmith 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 schedu...
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.
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
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