Structural Steel Fabrication Superintendent
About The Position
Superior Rigging and Erecting is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Superintendent to lead our fabrication operations in Atlanta. This role requires a proven fabrication leader who can oversee shop operations, manage production schedules, develop employees, maintain quality standards, and drive accountability. The successful candidate will lead an established operation with minimal direction and partner closely with the Fabrication Manager to ensure fabricated steel components are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule. The company has supported complex crane, rigging, heavy hauling, steel erection, and specialty construction projects throughout the Southeast since 1952, with its fabrication team producing structural steel and specialty components for challenging industrial and commercial projects.
Requirements
- Minimum five years leading structural steel fabrication operations.
- Demonstrated experience supervising fabrication shop personnel.
- Strong structural steel fabrication and welding knowledge.
- Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and construction documents.
- Experience managing shop production schedules and workflow.
- Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
- Ability to make decisions independently and solve production challenges.
- Ability to work full-time onsite in Atlanta.
Nice To Haves
- Experience managing fabrication operations supporting heavy industrial construction, crane, rigging, or steel erection projects.
- Experience working within an AISC-certified fabrication environment.
- Experience improving production efficiency and shop performance metrics.
- Experience mentoring and developing fabrication supervisors and lead personnel.
- Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
Responsibilities
- Lead all daily fabrication shop operations.
- Supervise welders, fitters, fabricators, and support personnel.
- Establish daily production priorities and work assignments.
- Hold employees accountable for productivity, attendance, craftsmanship, safety, and professionalism.
- Coach, mentor, and develop shop personnel while building future leaders.
- Create a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.
- Own daily production scheduling in partnership with the Fabrication Manager.
- Balance manpower, equipment, and workflow to maximize production efficiency.
- Identify production bottlenecks before they impact project schedules.
- Coordinate fabrication priorities with Operations and Project Management.
- Communicate production status, manpower needs, and schedule risks to leadership.
- Interpret structural steel shop drawings and construction documents.
- Provide technical guidance to fabrication personnel.
- Identify constructability concerns before fabrication begins.
- Support welding, fitting, layout, and fabrication operations when necessary.
- Continuously improve fabrication methods, shop organization, and workflow efficiency.
- Ensure fabricated materials consistently meet project specifications.
- Partner with Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel.
- Support AISC fabrication standards and best practices.
- Maintain high standards of craftsmanship throughout the shop.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality and efficiency.
- Lead by example in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe fabrication facility.
- Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
- Ensure equipment, tools, and materials are properly maintained.
- Promote a safety-first culture across all fabrication operations.
Benefits
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- 401(k)
- Paid Holidays
- Paid Time Off
- Long-term career growth opportunities
- Opportunity to lead fabrication operations supporting complex industrial and commercial construction projects throughout the Southeast
- A leadership position where your experience, judgment, and operational expertise will have an immediate impact on the success of our fabrication shop.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
