Structural Steel Shop Foreman

MK Consulting Group • Indianapolis, IN

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Steel Shop Foreman manages daily operations, workflow, and personnel in a structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication shop to ensure projects are finished safely, accurately, and on schedule.

Requirements

• Typically 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication.
• Previous supervisory or foreman experience running a crew.
• Strong background in welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, etc.), metal cutting/forming equipment, and reading technical schematics.
• Ability to perform basic math calculations, read measuring tools accurately, and lift heavy materials (often up to 50 lbs).
• Familiar with any of Fabtrol, Fabsuite, Tekla PowerFab, BlueBeam

Responsibilities

• Direct, train, and mentor shop personnel, including welders, fitters, and machine operators.
• Assign daily tasks to keep production moving efficiently.
• Read and analyze complex shop drawings, blueprints, cut lists, and project plans to ensure precise fabrication.
• Inspect finished work and welds for dimensional accuracy and adherence to industry standards (such as AWS or OSHA guidelines).
• Enforce a safe and clean work environment.
• Coordinate daily workflow, monitor project deadlines, and collaborate with project managers, purchasing, and logistics.
• Monitor inventory levels for raw metals and supplies, oversee tool maintenance, and report equipment repair needs.

What This Job Offers

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