Misc. Metals Shop Foreman

DPR Construction is looking for a Misc. Metals Shop Foreman in the Denver CO area.

Position Summary:
The Miscellaneous Metals Shop Foreman is responsible for supervising coordinating and supporting daily fabrication activities in a miscellaneous metals shop. This role ensures fabrication work is completed safely efficiently accurately and on schedule while maintaining quality standards and customer expectations. The Shop Foreman leads shop personnel coordinates with project management and detailing and maintains accountability for productivity quality equipment materials and safety.

Minimum Qualifications:
Minimum 3 years of experience as a shop foreman lead fabricator or supervisor in a structural steel or miscellaneous metals fabrication shop.
Ability to read and interpret structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication drawings.
Strong knowledge of fabrication processes welding procedures layout fit-up and quality requirements.
Experience supervising welders fitters laborers fabricators and machine operators.
Ability to prioritize production schedules and adjust to changing project needs.
Proficient with measuring equipment fabrication tools and shop equipment.
Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an industrial fabrication environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Production Management:
Assign daily work to fabrication personnel.
Plan and sequence fabrication activities to maximize productivity.
Monitor production schedules and help ensure deadlines are met.
Review drawings before fabrication and resolve shop questions.
Coordinate with Project Managers Detailers Purchasing and Field Superintendents.
Monitor labor productivity and identify opportunities for improvement.

Shop Supervision:
Lead daily production meetings.
Supervise welders fitters laborers and machine operators.
Train mentor and support shop employees.
Maintain accountability for attendance performance and work quality.
Ensure employees follow company procedures safety rules and production expectations.

Quality Control:
Verify fabricated products match approved shop drawings.
Inspect dimensions fit-up weld quality and finished assemblies.
Identify and correct fabrication issues early to reduce rework.
Maintain high workmanship and quality standards.

Safety:
Enforce OSHA and company safety requirements.
Conduct daily safety observations.
Ensure proper PPE usage.
Identify and correct unsafe conditions immediately.
Maintain a clean organized and efficient fabrication shop.

Equipment and Material Management:
Coordinate incoming materials and verify they match shop drawings and purchase orders.
Maintain inventory of consumables and commonly used shop supplies.
Ensure fabrication equipment receives routine maintenance.
Coordinate equipment repairs as needed.

Communication:
Maintain regular communication with Project Manager/Superintendent regarding production status.
Report schedule risks material issues quality concerns or manpower needs early.
Assist with manpower planning and production planning meetings.
Communicate professionally with project managers detailers field personnel and shop employees.

Required Skills:
Strong leadership and communication skills.

Blueprint and fabrication drawing reading.
Shop math layout fit-up and quality control.
Welding knowledge including MIG FCAW and SMAW; GTAW experience is a plus.
Time management organization and problem-solving skills.
Computer proficiency including Microsoft Outlook Excel and production tracking software.

Preferred Experience:
Fabricating the following:
Stairs
Handrails
Guardrails
Ornamental metals
Ladders
Embedded steel
Steel platforms
Pipe bollards
Miscellaneous support steel
Custom fabricated assemblies

Using the following equipment:
Band saws
Ironworkers
Press brakes
Shears
Drill lines

Non-Negotiable Requirements:
Candidates will not be considered if they:
Cannot accurately read fabrication or shop drawings.
Do not have previous supervisory or leadership experience.
Cannot demonstrate competency in fabrication layout and quality control.
Have difficulty communicating professionally with project managers detailers field personnel or shop employees.

Performance Expectations:
The successful candidate will:
Deliver fabrication work on schedule.
Maintain high-quality workmanship.
Minimize rework and fabrication errors.
Promote a culture of safety accountability and productivity.
Train and develop shop employees.
Maintain a clean organized and efficient fabrication shop.
Represent the company professionally and support continuous improvement.

Nothing is more important than your health and wellness. The DPR family of companies offers comprehensive benefits programs for skilled craft and labor experienced professionals and recent graduates.

Anticipated starting pay range:

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for skilled craft and labor or experienced professionals and recent graduates.

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