Fabrication Foreman Job Hermitage area,Pennsylvania USA,Manufacturing / Production

The Fabrication Shop Foreman is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the fabrication shop, ensuring that all projects are completed on time, within budget, and to the highest quality standards. This role involves managing a team of fabricators while maintaining a safe, efficient, and organized work environment. The Foreman will also be responsible for ensuring adherence to safety regulations and troubleshooting any issues that arise during fabrication processes.

Supervise, train, and provide leadership to a team of fabricators
Coordinate with other departments to ensure smooth workflow
Monitor inventory of material and supplies needed
Estimate of materials, lead times, and other specifications to provide time and material quotes
Resolve any issues or disputes that may arise within the shop
Implement and maintain quality control standards
Coordinate machine maintenance and repair to ensure optimal shop performance
Supervise and motivate a team of workers
Perform fabrication duties as required
- Using saws and plasma cutters to cut raw materials into the required shapes and sizes
- Accurately measuring and marking materials for cutting or machining using tools like calipers, rulers, and templates
- Put together individual components to form a larger assembly, which may involve bolting, riveting, or screwing parts together
- Joining metal parts by applying heat and pressure (using MIG, TIG, or Stick welding techniques)

Must be highly motivated, able to follow direction, and perform assigned work duties independently with minimal supervision
Position requires a strong attention to detail and ability to follow instructions and specifications
Must be able to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
Must be able to speak, listen, and effectively communicate with team members
Able to read, understand, and strictly follow written procedures for multiple controlled processes
Must be organized and maintain work area
Able to operate manual machines
Able to problem-solve to troubleshoot machine malfunctions
Able to ensure a strong, clean weld without defects
Must be able to demonstrate ability to do shop math, perform lay-outs, and read drawings
Must have good mechanical aptitude and strong multitasking ability
This position involves regular bending, stooping, twisting, and lifting
Must be able to work all shifts
Must be able to lift up to 75#
Must have full use of arms and legs and climb stairs to access all areas of the plant, offices, and roof
Adherence to the company attendance policy is required, including expectations of punctuality, and limited unapproved absences

Some travel may be required

5+ years of experience in a fabrication shop environment, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
Fabrication techniques, welding, machining, and materials handling experience required
Must be able to read and follow drawings
AutoCAD experience is preferred