Fabrication Supervisor

Summary The Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for leading daily fabrication shop operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery of fabricated steel products. This role supervises fabrication personnel, coordinates workflow and production priorities, develops employees, and ensures compliance with company policies, quality standards, and safety requirements.

The Fabrication Supervisor works closely with Production Control, Shipping, Quality, and Plant Leadership to execute production plans and continuously improve operational performance. Key Areas Lead and supervise a team of fabricators, fitters, welders, material handlers, and support personnel. Promote and enforce a culture of safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Execute production schedules and shipping priorities to meet customer commitments and company objectives. Coordinate workflow, manpower, equipment, and resources to maximize productivity and efficiency. Monitor fabrication progress and address production bottlenecks, quality concerns, and material constraints. Ensure employees are properly trained and qualified to perform assigned duties safely and effectively.

Collaborate with Production Control, Quality, Maintenance, and Shipping personnel to achieve operational goals. Review labor utilization, productivity, and workforce performance metrics. Support employee development through coaching, training, and performance management. Maintain accurate workforce documentation, timekeeping records, and departmental reporting.

Foster positive employee relations and ensure fair and consistent application of company policies. Identify opportunities to improve safety, productivity, workflow, and overall shop performance.

Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent required; technical, trade school, or related education preferred. Minimum 5 years of structural steel fabrication experience, including welding and fitting operations. Minimum 3 years of supervisory or leadership experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment. Demonstrated ability to supervise and develop teams of 20 or more employees.

Working knowledge of fabrication processes, welding procedures, material handling, and shop production practices. Experience operating or supervising the use of forklifts, overhead cranes, and other material handling equipment. OSHA 10 certification required; OSHA 30 preferred. Proficient with Microsoft Office applications and ability to learn ERP and production management systems.

Strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and decision-making skills. Ability to manage multiple priorities and adapt to changing production schedules. Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship. Ability to build effective working relationships across all levels of the organization. Working Conditions Environment Primarily works within an active steel fabrication facility.

Frequent exposure to moving machinery, welding operations, overhead cranes, dust, noise, vibration, and varying temperatures. Requires regular interaction with production personnel, management, contractors, and visitors. Physical Requirements Must be able to constantly work in various indoor conditions including hot and cold temperatures, dust and noisy conditions.

Must be able to lift and carry a maximum weight up to 20 lbs. frequently; 50 lbs. occasionally. Frequent standing, walking, reaching forward, balancing, feeling, object handling, simple hand grasping, firm hand grasping, and operating controls will be required. Regular sitting, climbing stairs and ladders, reaching overhead, stooping, and crouching will be required.

Must be able to properly wear all required Personal Protective Equipment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.