Misc. Metals Shop Foreman

DPR • Denver, CO

4d • Onsite

About The Position

DPR Construction is looking for a Misc. Metals Shop Foreman, in the Denver, CO area. The Miscellaneous Metals Shop Foreman is responsible for supervising, coordinating, and supporting daily fabrication activities in a miscellaneous metals shop. This role ensures fabrication work is completed safely, efficiently, accurately, and on schedule while maintaining quality standards and customer expectations. The Shop Foreman leads shop personnel, coordinates with project management and detailing, and maintains accountability for productivity, quality, equipment, materials, and safety.

Requirements

• Minimum 3 years of experience as a shop foreman, lead fabricator, or supervisor in a structural steel or miscellaneous metals fabrication shop.
• Ability to read and interpret structural and miscellaneous steel fabrication drawings.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, welding procedures, layout, fit-up, and quality requirements.
• Experience supervising welders, fitters, laborers, fabricators, and machine operators.
• Ability to prioritize production schedules and adjust to changing project needs.
• Proficient with measuring equipment, fabrication tools, and shop equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. and work in an industrial fabrication environment.
• Strong leadership and communication skills.
• Blueprint and fabrication drawing reading.
• Shop math, layout, fit-up, and quality control.
• Welding knowledge, including MIG, FCAW, and SMAW; GTAW experience is a plus.
• Time management, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency, including Microsoft Outlook, Excel, and production tracking software.
• Cannot accurately read fabrication or shop drawings.
• Do not have previous supervisory or leadership experience.
• Cannot demonstrate competency in fabrication layout and quality control.
• Have difficulty communicating professionally with project managers, detailers, field personnel, or shop employees.

Nice To Haves

• GTAW experience is a plus.
• Fabricating stairs
• Fabricating handrails
• Fabricating guardrails
• Fabricating ornamental metals
• Fabricating ladders
• Fabricating embedded steel
• Fabricating steel platforms
• Fabricating pipe bollards
• Fabricating miscellaneous support steel
• Fabricating custom fabricated assemblies
• Using band saws
• Using ironworkers
• Using press brakes
• Using shears
• Using drill lines

Responsibilities

• Assign daily work to fabrication personnel.
• Plan and sequence fabrication activities to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production schedules and help ensure deadlines are met.
• Review drawings before fabrication and resolve shop questions.
• Coordinate with Project Managers, Detailers, Purchasing, and Field Superintendents.
• Monitor labor productivity and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Lead daily production meetings.
• Supervise welders, fitters, laborers, and machine operators.
• Train, mentor, and support shop employees.
• Maintain accountability for attendance, performance, and work quality.
• Ensure employees follow company procedures, safety rules, and production expectations.
• Verify fabricated products match approved shop drawings.
• Inspect dimensions, fit-up, weld quality, and finished assemblies.
• Identify and correct fabrication issues early to reduce rework.
• Maintain high workmanship and quality standards.
• Enforce OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Conduct daily safety observations.
• Ensure proper PPE usage.
• Identify and correct unsafe conditions immediately.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient fabrication shop.
• Coordinate incoming materials and verify they match shop drawings and purchase orders.
• Maintain inventory of consumables and commonly used shop supplies.
• Ensure fabrication equipment receives routine maintenance.
• Coordinate equipment repairs as needed.
• Maintain regular communication with Project Manager/Superintendent regarding production status.
• Report schedule risks, material issues, quality concerns, or manpower needs early.
• Assist with manpower planning and production planning meetings.
• Communicate professionally with project managers, detailers, field personnel, and shop employees.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits programs for skilled craft and labor, experienced professionals and recent graduates.
• Medical, dental, vision and wellness benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed