Structural Steel Fabrication Production Manager

MK Consulting Group•Boston, MA

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About The Position

The Structural Steel Fabrication Production Manager oversees daily shop-floor manufacturing, fitting, welding, and assembly of steel structures, ensuring projects are delivered safely, on schedule, and within budget. The role directs shop personnel and production schedules, interprets structural drawings, maintains quality and code compliance, enforces safety protocols, coordinates across departments, and trains fabricators.

Requirements

Typically 3 to 5+ years of hands-on structural steel fabrication experience, including 2+ years in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role.
Proficiency in welding processes such as SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
Knowledge of metal-working equipment such as plasma cutters, shears, and punches.
Comfort working on industrial, non-climate-controlled shop floors.
Ability to stand, bend, and lift standard shop weights.
Candidates must be located in the United States.

Nice To Haves

Active AWS D1.1 welding certifications or equivalent trade qualifications.

Responsibilities

Direct and assign daily work to fitters, welders, and support crews.
Set production pacing to meet project delivery targets.
Read and interpret structural shop drawings, cut lists, weld symbols, and dimensional tolerances.
Ensure welding and fabrication meet AWS D1.1 or other required industry standards.
Coordinate with quality inspectors and address nonconformances.
Enforce safety protocols for material handling, overhead crane lifts, rigging, hot work, and proper PPE use.
Coordinate with project managers, detailers, engineering teams, and shipping coordinators to resolve fit-up issues and material shortages.
Train new and existing fabricators on layout, assembly techniques, and operational best practices.