Sheet Metal Foreman

Sheet Metal Foreman

Thermal Corporation, a division of Nailor Industries, is seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Foreman to lead sheet metal fabrication operations at our Rankin, Texas facility. This is a hands-on leadership position supporting the production of custom air handling equipment. We are looking for someone who knows sheet metal fabrication from the floor up—someone who can lead a team, troubleshoot equipment, improve production flow, and step in when needed to keep the operation moving.

As the Sheet Metal Foreman, you will lead the day-to-day operation of our fabrication department, including CNC laser cutting, press brake forming, turret punch operations, and related sheet metal processes. You will be responsible for:

• Leading and coordinating daily sheet metal fabrication activities to meet production schedules and customer commitments.
• Assigning work, monitoring production progress, and keeping the team focused on safety, quality, productivity, and on-time completion.
• Setting up, operating, and troubleshooting CNC press brakes, fiber lasers, and turret punch equipment.
• Training and developing operators on machine setup, tooling, bend sequencing, nesting, troubleshooting, and proper equipment care.
• Verifying machine programs, tooling, material, and first-piece quality before production runs.
• Reading and interpreting fabrication drawings, blueprints, bend requirements, and nesting layouts.
• Driving improvements in labor efficiency, machine uptime, throughput, scrap reduction, and overall department performance.
• Identifying and quickly escalating equipment, material, manpower, or quality issues that could impact production.
• Working closely with Programming, Maintenance, Quality, Engineering, and Production leadership to resolve problems and improve processes.
• Leading start-of-shift meetings and maintaining strong 5S and housekeeping standards.
• Enforcing PPE, machine guarding, lockout/tagout, and all other plant safety requirements.
• Cross-training employees to create a flexible team capable of supporting changing production demands.
• Supporting overtime and occasional weekend production when required.

What We're Looking For Required experience:

• At least 5 years of sheet metal fabrication experience, including a minimum of 2 years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Hands-on experience setting up and operating:
• CNC Press Brakes — Amada, Trumpf, Bystronic, or similar
• CNC Laser Cutting Systems — fiber laser experience preferred
• Turret Punch Presses
• Strong ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings and blueprints.
• Knowledge of bend deductions, tooling, nesting layouts, and sheet metal fabrication practices.
• Experience working with mild steel, galvanized steel, and stainless steel.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing safety practices, including PPE, machine guarding, and lockout/tagout.
• Basic computer skills and experience using production tracking, work order, or timekeeping systems.

Even Better If You Have:

• HVAC, air handler, or air distribution manufacturing experience.
• Experience with Amada equipment, controls, or offline programming software.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience, including setup reduction, standard work, visual management, and 5S.
• Bilingual English/Spanish communication skills.

What Success Looks Like Success in this position means running a fabrication department where:

• Safety comes first—without shortcuts.
• Production schedules are consistently completed on time.
• Parts are produced correctly the first time.
• Scrap, downtime, and unnecessary labor are actively controlled.
• Operators understand their equipment and continue developing their skills.
• Problems are addressed quickly instead of being passed to the next shift.
• The team is cross-trained and prepared to support continued business growth.

This position works in an active manufacturing environment and requires the ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds throughout the workday. The work environment includes machine noise, metal dust, and varying temperatures. Required PPE must be worn at all times in designated areas. The position must also be available for overtime and occasional weekend work based on production and customer requirements.

Ready to Lead from the Floor? If you are an experienced sheet metal fabrication professional who knows how to run the equipment, develop operators, solve production problems, and lead by example, we want to hear from you. Apply today to join Thermal Corporation in Rankin, Texas, and help us build the next generation of custom air handling equipment.