Fabrication Team Lead – Structural Steel & Welding
About The Position
We are seeking a motivated and experienced Fabrication Team Lead to join our structural steel and welding team. This role is crucial in ensuring our production schedules and delivery deadlines are met. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural steel fabrication, welding, and leadership, with the ability to guide and support a team of skilled professionals. You will be responsible for overseeing daily operations, providing technical expertise, and maintaining a safe and efficient work environment. This position offers the opportunity to contribute to a dynamic team and play a key role in the success of our fabrication projects.
Requirements
- Minimum of 3 years of experience leading or supervising structural steel fabrication teams
- Strong background in welding, fit-up, layout, and structural steel fabrication
- Experience working with CNC fabrication equipment and shop machinery
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints
- Understanding of safety procedures, quality standards, and production workflows
- Strong communication, leadership, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to work overtime, weekends, or flexible schedules as production demands require
Nice To Haves
- Experience with Tekla EPM/GO is preferred
Responsibilities
- Collaborate with shop leadership to meet production schedules and delivery deadlines
- Lead and support fitters, welders, and fabrication personnel during daily operations
- Assign tasks and balance workloads to maximize productivity and efficiency
- Provide technical guidance related to fit-up, welding, layout, and blueprint interpretation
- Troubleshoot fabrication and production issues as they arise
- Monitor workflow and communicate schedule updates or production concerns to leadership
- Reinforce safety procedures, quality standards, and shop policies
- Coordinate with maintenance teams to reduce equipment downtime
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment
- Support employee training, onboarding, and performance development
- Partner with Quality Control to ensure fabrication work meets required standards
- Assist with dimensional checks, inspections, and documentation as needed
- Perform additional shop leadership duties as assigned
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
