Structural Steel Fitter Foreman

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Steel Fitter Foreman

Location: Tampa, FL
Pay: $32.00–$36.00 per hour, based on experience
Schedule: Full-time

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fitter Foreman to lead fitting and fabrication activities in a heavy structural steel manufacturing environment. This is a hands-on leadership position responsible for supervising fitters and helpers, coordinating daily production, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring work is completed safely and according to specifications.

The ideal candidate has strong structural steel fitting and fabrication experience, proven leadership skills, and the ability to interpret complex blueprints and shop drawings.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise structural steel fitters, fabricators, and fitter helpers.
• Assign daily work and coordinate manpower according to production priorities.
• Work alongside the team when necessary to maintain productivity and meet deadlines.
• Read and interpret structural steel blueprints, shop drawings, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Oversee the layout, fitting, assembly, and tack welding of structural steel components.
• Verify dimensions, elevations, angles, hole locations, and overall assembly accuracy.
• Ensure fabricated components meet project specifications and quality requirements.
• Identify and correct fit-up, alignment, and fabrication issues.
• Coordinate material movement and workflow with welding, production, and quality-control personnel.
• Monitor employee performance, productivity, attendance, and adherence to procedures.
• Train and mentor fitters and helpers on proper fabrication methods.
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a clean, organized work area.
• Inspect tools and equipment and report maintenance or repair needs.
• Communicate production status, material shortages, and project concerns to management.

Qualifications

• At least five years of structural steel fitting or heavy fabrication experience.
• Previous lead, foreman, or supervisory experience in a fabrication shop.
• Advanced ability to read structural steel blueprints and shop drawings.
• Strong knowledge of layout, fitting, fabrication, tack welding, and assembly methods.
• Proficiency with tape measures, squares, levels, fitting tools, and precision measuring equipment.
• Ability to identify and resolve dimensional and fit-up problems.
• Knowledge of structural steel shapes, plates, beams, columns, and welded assemblies.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage several projects and production priorities simultaneously.
• Commitment to workplace safety, quality, and productivity.
• Ability to work in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Reliable attendance and transportation are required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and work in various positions throughout the shift.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds as needed.
• Ability to work around heavy machinery, welding operations, overhead cranes, noise, heat, and airborne particles.
• Ability to wear all required personal protective equipment.

Mobile Staff Solutions is a full-service staffing company dedicated to efficiently and effectively managing our clients hiring process by:

Delivering better candidates by customizing the screening and assessment process for each and every customer.
Quickly building a diverse candidate pipeline to reduce hiring time and cost.
Offering flexible workforce options such as: temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hires.
MSS is an equal opportunity employer. Calls made to and from our office are recorded for quality and training purposes.
The employees of MSS are dedicated to providing superior candidates and service to our clients by:

Gathering vital information on the skills needed for the position.
Analyzing the clients strategic goals.
Locating, selecting and screening candidates.
Scheduling interviews and preparing offer letters.
Understanding the culture of their company and staff.
ONLY LOCAL APPLY
Mobile Staff Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Company Description

Mobile Staff Solutions is a full-service staffing company dedicated to efficiently and effectively managing our clients hiring process by:\r\n\r\nDelivering better candidates by customizing the screening and assessment process for each and every customer.\r\nQuickly building a diverse candidate pipeline to reduce hiring time and cost.\r\nOffering flexible workforce options such as: temp, temp-to-hire, and direct hires.\r\nMSS is an equal opportunity employer. Calls made to and from our office are recorded for quality and training purposes. \r\nThe employees of MSS are dedicated to providing superior candidates and service to our clients by:\r\n\r\nGathering vital information on the skills needed for the position.\r\nAnalyzing the clients strategic goals.\r\nLocating, selecting and screening candidates.\r\nScheduling interviews and preparing offer letters.\r\nUnderstanding the culture of their company and staff.\r\nONLY LOCAL APPLY\r\nMobile Staff Solutions provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.\r\nThis policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.