Fabrication Shop Foreman

Job Title

Shop Foreman

Job Description

Schedule: 4056 hours per week Status: Non-Exempt Position Summary Our client, a well-established structural steel fabrication company in the Metro Detroit area, is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to oversee daily fabrication operations. This individual will be responsible for leading shop personnel, coordinating production activities, maintaining safety and quality standards, and ensuring projects are completed on schedule. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in structural steel fabrication, hands-on shop experience, and proven leadership capabilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fabrication activities including cutting, fitting, welding, drilling, and finishing of structural steel components
• Plan, prioritize, and assign work to meet production schedules and project deadlines
• Read and interpret shop drawings, blueprints, specifications, and welding symbols
• Monitor workflow and address issues impacting quality, safety, productivity, or schedule
• Ensure fabricated materials and outbound loads comply with applicable weight and dimensional requirements
• Enforce company policies, safety procedures, and workmanship standards
• Conduct daily safety meetings, toolbox talks, and production briefings
• Assist with employee training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions as needed
• Coordinate closely with project management, purchasing, and shipping teams
• Communicate production status, labor requirements, material shortages, and operational concerns to management
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, and efficiency

Requirements Qualifications Minimum 5 years of structural steel fabrication experience At least 2 years of supervisory, lead, or foreman experience preferred Hands-on experience with welding, fitting, fabrication equipment, and shop operations Required Skills Ability to read and interpret structural steel drawings, fabrication details, and specifications Working knowledge of AWS welding codes and industry fabrication standards Familiarity with overhead cranes, forklifts, and fabrication machinery Basic computer proficiency for reporting, scheduling, and communication Strong leadership, problem-solving, and decision-making skills Effective verbal communication and organizational abilities Preferred Qualifications Class A CDL and experience operating flatbed equipment AWS Welding Supervisor and/or Welding Inspector certification OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification Forklift and/or overhead crane certifications Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those required to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made for qualified individuals with disabilities. Frequent standing, walking, bending, reaching, and lifting throughout the workday Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds Ability to climb on and around fabricated steel products, trailers, and shop equipment Ability to work in an active manufacturing environment with exposure to varying temperatures and conditions Education High School Diploma or GED required Equal Opportunity Employer Vital Tech Solutions is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable federal, state, or local law.