Steel Fabrication Shop Foreman

About SteelCon Inc

At SteelCon Inc , we specialize in precision steel fabrication for infrastructure, energy, and industrial markets. As we continue to grow, we're seeking leaders who bring operational excellence and a hands-on approach to production. Our projects are built to exacting standards, and our team is known for delivering quality work-on time, every time. If you're passionate about manufacturing and want to lead a high-performing team in a custom fabrication environment, SteelCon may be the right place for you.

About the Role

The Shop Foreman will oversee all production activities on the shop floor, ensuring that work is completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest quality standards. This role is critical to maintaining workflow efficiency, document control, and performance across teams involved in cutting, welding, fitting, and assembly. The Shop Foreman will coordinate with internal departments to ensure that the right information reaches the right people, and that project timelines are consistently met.

Key Responsibilities

Production Oversight : Manage daily operations of the steel fabrication shop, including metal cutting, welding, assembly, and finishing.

Document Control : Ensure all necessary work orders, blueprints, and job packets are properly distributed, understood, and completed accurately and on time.

Quality Assurance : Monitor in-process and finished product quality, working closely with the QA / QC team to maintain compliance with internal and external standards (e.g ISO 9001).

Team Supervision : Lead and mentor production staff and department leads, fostering a culture of safety, accountability, and continuous improvement.

Scheduling and Workflow : Coordinate with project management and scheduling teams to align shop activities with project deadlines.

Process Optimization : Apply Lean manufacturing and Six Sigma principles to improve efficiency, reduce waste, and streamline production flow.

Safety Leadership : Uphold and enforce all company safety protocols, ensuring compliance with OSHA and company-specific standards.

Resource Management : Manage labor, materials, and shop floor space to meet production targets while optimizing throughput.

Performance Development : Conduct regular team check-ins and performance reviews, identifying areas for growth and training.

Cross-Functional Collaboration : Work closely with Engineering, Procurement, and Quality departments to ensure successful project execution.

Qualifications

5+ years of experience in structural steel or custom metal fabrication, with 2+ years in a supervisory or foreman role.

Strong understanding of fabrication drawings, welding procedures, and shop documentation.

Familiarity with quality systems such as ISO 9001 , and welding codes

Solid leadership and interpersonal skills, with the ability to motivate and develop a skilled team.

Comfortable in a high-mix, low-volume production environment where customization is the norm.

Why Join SteelCon?

Be part of a company with a track record of delivering complex, high-profile steel structures.

Work in a collaborative, quality-focused environment that values hands-on leadership.

Influence change and process improvements on the shop floor.