ID3- Carpenter Foreman

Position Summary

ID3 Group is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman with a strong working knowledge of the custom fabrication industry to provide hands-on leadership and daily oversight of shop production activities. This position is responsible for coordinating employees, assigning daily work, monitoring production schedules, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring projects move efficiently through the fabrication process while meeting ID3's safety and quality expectations.

The successful candidate must understand how custom projects are built from concept through completion and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment where every project may be different. This individual must be able to read and interpret blueprints and shop drawings, understand fabrication processes, identify potential production challenges, and effectively lead skilled trades employees.

This is a hands-on Shop Foreman position . The Foreman is expected to be present on the production floor, actively supporting employees, troubleshooting problems, and ensuring work is completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Shop Leadership & Team Management Provide daily leadership, direction, and supervision to shop employees. Assign employees to projects and work areas based on production priorities, skill levels, and deadlines. Conduct daily production meetings or huddles to communicate project priorities, schedules, safety concerns, and departmental needs.

Maintain an active presence on the shop floor and monitor work throughout the production process. Hold employees accountable for productivity, quality, attendance, safety, and workplace expectations. Coach, train, and develop employees to improve technical skills, efficiency, and performance. Identify performance or employee-relations concerns and communicate them promptly to Operations Management and Human Resources.

Promote teamwork and collaboration between departments. Custom Fabrication & Production Oversight Maintain a strong working knowledge of custom fabrication processes and production methods . Review and interpret blueprints, construction drawings, shop drawings, renderings, specifications, and project documentation. Understand how drawings and designs translate into finished fabricated products.

Coordinate work involving custom carpentry, scenic fabrication, metal fabrication, paint, graphics, assembly, and related production activities. Monitor project progress against established schedules and production deadlines. Identify production challenges before they affect project schedules and work with appropriate departments to develop solutions.

Verify materials, equipment, tools, and labor are available to meet production requirements. Ensure fabricated components meet drawings, specifications, measurements, and established quality standards. Monitor project workflow and assist with prioritizing work when multiple projects are moving through production simultaneously.

Assist employees with fabrication, assembly, layout, measurements, and problem-solving when necessary. Work closely with Project Managers, Operations leadership, department leads, and other production personnel. Blueprint & Technical Drawing Knowledge The Shop Foreman must be able to effectively: Read and interpret blueprints and technical drawings.

Understand floor plans, elevations, sections, dimensions, and construction details. Interpret shop drawings and fabrication drawings. Verify measurements and dimensions against drawings. Identify drawing discrepancies or potential fabrication conflicts. Communicate questions or concerns to Project Managers, Engineering, Detailing, or appropriate leadership before production is negatively affected.

Explain drawings and project requirements to shop employees. Quality Control Inspect work throughout the fabrication process. Verify completed work meets ID3 quality expectations before progressing to the next stage of production. Identify workmanship issues and ensure corrections are completed. Monitor fit, finish, dimensions, functionality, and overall appearance.

Ensure components are properly assembled and prepared for installation or shipment. Promote a culture where employees take ownership of craftsmanship and quality. Safety & OSHA Compliance The Shop Foreman plays a critical role in maintaining a safe workplace and is expected to proactively identify hazards before work begins.

Responsibilities include

Enforce ID3 safety policies, procedures, and applicable OSHA requirements. Ensure employees are using required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE). Evaluate work areas before projects begin to identify potential hazards. Ensure employees have the proper tools, equipment, PPE, ventilation, and work area necessary to safely perform assigned tasks.

Prevent employees who are not properly trained or authorized from operating forklifts, aerial lifts, machinery, or other regulated equipment. Conduct or participate in toolbox talks and safety meetings. Correct unsafe behaviors and conditions immediately. Maintain clean, organized, and safe production areas. Ensure aisles, exits, electrical panels, fire extinguishers, and emergency equipment remain accessible.

Report workplace injuries, incidents, near misses, property damage, and safety concerns immediately. Participate in incident investigations and corrective action planning. Ensure employees understand applicable Job Hazard Analyses (JHAs), Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), and safety requirements associated with their work.

Coordinate with HR/Safety when additional employee training or corrective action is required. Production Planning & Coordination Review upcoming projects and production requirements. Assist Operations leadership with labor planning and workforce allocation. Coordinate employees across projects based on workload and deadlines.

Monitor overtime needs and communicate staffing concerns. Track project progress and provide regular updates to leadership. Identify material shortages, equipment issues, or scheduling conflicts that could impact production. Assist with coordinating project staging, packing, loading, and preparation for installations.

Support continuous improvement of shop organization, efficiency, and workflow. Administrative Responsibilities Review and monitor employee labor hours. Assist with tracking productivity and project labor usage. Complete required production reports and project updates. Document employee performance, safety, quality, or attendance concerns when required.

Assist with workforce scheduling. Participate in project planning and production meetings. Communicate production delays or concerns to appropriate leadership. Support inventory, material, and equipment management. Required Qualifications Minimum 5 years of experience within the custom fabrication industry or a closely related environment.

Previous experience in one or more of the following strongly preferred: Custom fabrication Trade show exhibits Experiential environments Scenic fabrication Custom millwork Themed entertainment Museum fabrication Live events Architectural fabrication Entertainment production Minimum 2 years of supervisory, lead, or foreman experience.

Strong working knowledge of custom fabrication processes and production workflows. Demonstrated ability to lead skilled trades employees. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, shop drawings, technical drawings, and project specifications. Strong knowledge of measurements, layout, assembly, and fabrication techniques.

Ability to identify production problems and develop practical solutions. Strong leadership and decision-making skills. Effective verbal and written communication skills. Strong organizational and time-management skills. Ability to manage multiple projects and changing priorities. Working knowledge of workplace safety and OSHA requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience supervising multiple skilled-trades departments. Experience with custom carpentry and millwork. Knowledge of metal fabrication and welding processes. Knowledge of scenic fabrication and finishing. OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification. Forklift certification. MEWP/Aerial Lift certification. Previous experience working with Project Managers and production schedules.

Experience in exhibit, experiential, entertainment, trade show, or themed-environment fabrication. Physical Requirements This is a physically active position in a production and fabrication environment. The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation, including: Stand and walk for extended periods throughout the workday.

Frequently bend, kneel, stoop, squat, reach, push, and pull. Climb stairs and ladders when required. Lift and carry materials weighing up to 75 pounds. Work around woodworking equipment, fabrication machinery, power tools, forklifts, aerial lifts, and production equipment. Work in active shop and warehouse environments.

Wear required PPE based on job tasks and work areas. Work extended hours, evenings, or weekends when required to meet project deadlines. Conditions of Employment Employment in this position is contingent upon successfully completing ID3's applicable pre-employment requirements, including: Successful completion of a background check.

Successful completion of a job-related pre-employment physical. Ability to safely perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Completion of required company safety and equipment training. Compliance with ID3 workplace, safety, and conduct policies.

What We Are Looking For

We are looking for a Foreman who understands that custom fabrication requires more than simply managing people . The successful candidate must understand how things are actually built. This person should be able to walk the shop floor, review a blueprint, understand what the finished project should look like, recognize when something is being fabricated incorrectly, and provide employees with the direction necessary to correct the issue.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader who: Understands custom fabrication. Knows how to read a blueprint. Recognizes quality craftsmanship. Anticipates problems before they become production delays. Holds employees accountable. Understands the importance of workplace safety. Can balance quality, productivity, and project deadlines.

Is comfortable working directly alongside employees when needed.

Compensation

& Benefits ID3 offers a competitive compensation and benefits package, including: Competitive compensation based on experience and qualifications. Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance. 401(k) with Company Match. Paid Time Off. Paid Holidays. Opportunities for professional growth and advancement. The opportunity to work on unique custom fabrication, experiential, entertainment, trade show, and themed-environment projects.

About ID3 Group ID3 Group specializes in bringing creative concepts to life through custom fabrication. Our projects may include branded environments, trade show exhibits, experiential installations, scenic elements, entertainment environments, custom structures, and other one-of-a-kind builds. Our work requires collaboration between skilled carpenters, scenic artists, painters, metal fabricators, graphics professionals, engineers, detailers, Project Managers, and installation teams.

For the right Shop Foreman, this is an opportunity to lead talented craftspeople while helping turn creative concepts and technical drawings into finished projects that are seen and experienced by audiences across the country. Work Location: In person