Location : Phoenix, AZ (on-site, shop leadership)
Salary : 95-125K
Reports to : Director of Operations
Responsibilities
- Run day-to-day shop operations (cutting, fitting, welding, drilling, coping, cambering, finishes) and outbound logistics.
- Convert PM / Detailer releases into executable shop plans; set takt / sequence; manage labor loading, OT, cross-training.
- Drive QA / QC : WPS / PQR adherence, welder continuity, dimensional checks, coatings QA, final inspection packs.
- Implement visual management & KPIs (OTD, FPY, rework %, NCRs, hours / ton, throughput).
- Oversee maintenance & reliability for saws, drills, plasma tables, cranes, forklifts.
- Ensure OSHA compliance and lead toolbox talks / corrective actions.
- Optimize materials & inventory (min / max, cycle counts) and vendor expediting.
- Align with PMs / erection on ship sequences and crane picks.
Qualifications
712+ years in steel fabrication, incl. 35+ years leading a shop or major cell.AISC fabrication tolerances, welding processes (SMAW / FCAW / GMAW), inspection knowledge.ERP / MES (FabSuite / STRUMIS / ShopData or similar) and scheduling chops.Lean / Kaizen mindset (5S, standard work, tier boards).Strong coaching / culture builder.Plus : PEMB parts flow; galvanizing / paint specs; OSHA-30; crane / forklift certs.