Shop Foreman- Sheet Metal Fabrication

Skillforce•Louisville, KY

15h•$35 - $40•Onsite

About The Position

Skillforce has teamed up with a leading sheet metal fabrication and installation company to find an experienced Shop Foreman- Sheet Metal Fabrication to join their growing team in Louisville, KY. We are looking for an experienced Shop Foreman to lead day-to-day operations in a commercial and industrial sheet metal fabrication shop. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone who can manage a crew while also jumping in to fabricate ductwork, fittings, and transitions. During the initial growth phase, this position may also assist with field installation before transitioning to primarily shop-based leadership.

Requirements

5+ years of sheet metal fabrication experience.
2+ years of experience in a Lead or Foreman role.
Strong blueprint reading and sheet metal layout skills.
Experience fabricating ductwork, fittings, transitions, and related components.
Proficiency with CNC plasma equipment, shears, brakes, roll formers, and welding.
Strong understanding of shop safety and material handling.
OSHA 10 required; OSHA 30 preferred.
High school diploma/GED required; trade school or sheet metal apprenticeship preferred.
Strong leadership and communication skills.
Basic computer skills.
Ability to stand for extended periods and lift up to 80 lbs.
Willingness to assist with field installation during the company's growth/start-up phase.

Responsibilities

Lead and coordinate daily shop activities and assign work based on priorities and deadlines.
Supervise, train, mentor, and develop shop employees and apprentices.
Plan production schedules and coordinate with Project Managers and field crews.
Read blueprints, shop drawings, and specifications to determine fabrication requirements.
Perform hands-on layout, cutting, bending, forming, and assembly of sheet metal.
Operate equipment including CNC plasma tables, shears, press brakes, and roll formers.
Weld, solder, rivet, bolt, and assemble sheet metal components.
Monitor material inventory and coordinate ordering of supplies.
Perform or coordinate routine equipment maintenance.
Inspect completed work for quality, accuracy, and compliance with project requirements.
Maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
Enforce safety procedures, PPE requirements, and proper equipment operation.
Coordinate staging, labeling, and delivery of fabricated materials to jobsites.
Support field installation crews as needed.