Structural Steel Fabrication Superintendent - Gallaway, TN

Job Description

Job Description

Structural Steel Fabrication Superintendent – Gallaway, TN

Location: Gallaway, TN
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $80,000/year — higher depending on experience

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced structural steel fabrication leader to oversee daily production across two nearby facilities and multiple shifts. This position provides hands-on leadership to shop supervisors while maintaining focus on safety, quality, production efficiency, equipment, staffing, and delivery schedules.

The ideal candidate has extensive structural steel experience and a strong understanding of AISC and AWS standards , coating requirements, fabrication processes, and industrial safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day fabrication activities across two facilities.
• Lead production supervisors and coordinate work across multiple shifts.
• Oversee safety, quality, productivity, equipment, facility maintenance, and production schedules.
• Monitor fabrication projects from production through shipping and ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, workforce development, and performance guidance.
• Support recruiting, retention, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Identify production challenges and opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinate activities between multiple departments and ensure efficient workflow.
• Manage priorities across complex and heavy structural steel fabrication projects.
• Support scheduling, staffing decisions, disciplinary actions, and other operational needs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety, quality, and fabrication standards.

Departments

Experience overseeing multiple fabrication functions, including:

• Receiving & Inventory
• CNC Processing
• Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding
• Painting/Coatings
• Shipping

Requirements

• 7+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or production.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1 ; CWI certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in an AISC-certified fabrication environment.
• Experience managing large, heavy, or complex steel fabrication projects.
• Working knowledge of SSPC and ASTM coating requirements .
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication operations, workflows, and production practices.
• Experience leading multiple departments and production teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate production issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Monthly shop productivity bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Monthly cellular plan reimbursement

We may use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to support parts of the hiring process, such as reviewing applications, analyzing resumes, or assessing responses and identifying potential inconsistencies or verification signals in application materials based on available information. These tools assist our recruitment team but do not replace human judgment. Final hiring decisions are ultimately made by humans. If you would like more information about how your data is processed, please contact us.