Sheet Metal Foreman

Nailor Industries of Texas, Inc•Houston, TX

5d•Onsite

About The Position

Thermal Corporation, a division of Nailor Industries, is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Foreman to lead sheet metal fabrication operations at our Rankin, Texas facility. This is a hands-on leadership position supporting the production of custom air handling equipment. We are looking for someone who knows sheet metal fabrication from the floor up—someone who can lead a team, troubleshoot equipment, improve production flow, and step in when needed to keep the operation moving.

Requirements

At least 5 years of sheet metal fabrication experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC Press Brakes — Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, or similar
Hands-on experience setting up and operating CNC Laser Cutting Systems — fiber laser experience preferred
Hands-on experience setting up and operating Turret Punch Presses
Strong ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
Knowledge of bend deductions, tooling, nesting layouts, and sheet metal fabrication practices.
Experience working with mild steel, galvanized steel, and stainless steel.
Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices, including PPE, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout.
Basic computer skills and experience using production tracking, work order, or timekeeping systems.

Nice To Haves

HVAC, air handler, or air distribution manufacturing experience.
Experience with Amada equipment, controls, or offline programming software.
Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience, including setup reduction, standard work, visual management, and 5S.
Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

Responsibilities

Lead the day-to-day operation of our fabrication department, including CNC laser cutting, press brake forming, turret punch operations, and related sheet metal processes.
Lead and coordinate daily sheet metal fabrication activities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
Assign work, monitor production progress, and keep the team focused on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time completion.
Set up, operate, and troubleshoot CNC press brakes, fiber lasers, and turret punch equipment.
Train and develop operators on machine setup, tooling, bend sequencing, nesting, troubleshooting, and proper equipment care.
Verify machine programs, tooling, material, and first-piece quality before production runs.
Read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, bend requirements, and nesting layouts.
Drive improvements in labor efficiency, machine uptime, throughput, scrap reduction, and overall department performance.
Identify and quickly escalate equipment, material, manpower, or quality issues that could impact production.
Work closely with Programming, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Production leadership to resolve problems and improve processes.
Lead start-of-shift meetings and maintain strong 5S and housekeeping standards.
Enforce PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and all other plant safety requirements.
Cross-train employees to create a flexible team capable of supporting changing production demands.
Support overtime and occasional weekend production when required.