Fabrication Foreman
Pay:$30.00$34.00 per hour(Based on Experience)
Location:Sand Springs, OK 74063
Shift:6:00 AM 4:30 PM
Job Type:Temp-to-Hire
Job Order #:126444
Position Overview
Stand-By Personnel is seeking an experienced Fabrication Foreman to lead daily fabrication operations in an engineer-to-order (ETO) manufacturing environment in Sand Springs. This position supervises welders, fitters, and fabricators while ensuring custom industrial equipment is produced safely, accurately, efficiently, and according to engineering specifications.
The ideal candidate has extensive fabrication and welding experience, strong knowledge of ASME quality requirements, and proven leadership experience managing production teams, schedules, labor hours, quality, and employee performance.
Required Experience & Skills
Minimum 5 years of demonstrated fabrication, welding, and/or related manufacturing experience
High school diploma or GED required
Proven leadership and supervisory abilities
Ability to read and interpret blueprints and engineering fabrication drawings
Strong knowledge of ASME quality control procedures
Advanced knowledge of MIG, TIG, Subarc, Stick, and Flux Core welding processes
Ability to recommend appropriate welding procedures for specific applications
Strong understanding of fitting, layout, fabrication, and welding operations
Excellent organizational and project-management skills
Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities
Ability to manage production priorities, labor requirements, and project deadlines
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welders, fitters, fabricators, and other assigned personnel
Assign daily work based on production priorities, employee skill levels, material availability, and project requirements
Interpret engineered drawings, weld maps, build plans, and fabrication specifications for custom industrial equipment
Monitor work orders to ensure projects remain on schedule and within budgeted labor hours
Ensure employees have the materials, tools, and information required to maintain efficient workflow
Provide technical guidance regarding welding, fitting, layout, and fabrication procedures
Monitor production progress and address workflow issues that could affect project completion
Perform quality checks throughout the fabrication process
Coordinate with QA/QC personnel regarding inspections and non-conformance issues
Ensure completed work meets blueprint, documentation, and customer requirements
Maintain compliance with company policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable ASME standards
Enforce proper use and maintenance of tools, equipment, and PPE
Maintain a clean, organized, productive, and safety-focused fabrication department
Production & Project Management
Monitor fabrication schedules and project completion status
Track labor efficiency and budgeted job hours
Monitor first-pass yield and other key production metrics
Ensure employee labor hours are accurately charged to appropriate jobs
Complete and submit weekly payroll reporting
Coordinate with Engineering, Production Planning, Inventory Control, and Plant Management
Resolve material shortages, drawing questions, design issues, and production constraints
Support layout optimization and fabrication process improvements
Identify opportunities to improve productivity, quality, and labor efficiency
Leadership & Employee Management
Train and mentor employees on welding procedures, blueprint reading, shop math, and ETO documentation
Plan, assign, and direct daily work activities
Provide coaching and technical guidance to fabrication personnel
Conduct performance reviews and provide employee feedback
Make pay and performance recommendations as appropriate
Address employee concerns and assist with complaint resolution
Support problem-solving and conflict resolution within the department
Administer disciplinary actions when required
Promote accountability, teamwork, safety, and quality throughout the fabrication department
Welding & Fabrication Knowledge
Candidates should have strong working knowledge of:
GMAW (MIG)
GTAW (TIG)
FCAW (Flux Core)
SMAW (Stick)
Submerged Arc Welding (Subarc)
Structural and industrial fabrication
Fit-up and layout procedures
Weld maps and engineered fabrication drawings
ASME quality requirements
Engineer-to-order manufacturing processes
Preferred Qualifications
Previous Fabrication Foreman or shop supervisory experience
Experience leading welders, fitters, and fabricators
Engineer-to-order manufacturing experience
Custom industrial equipment fabrication experience
Strong ASME fabrication background
Experience tracking labor efficiency and production KPIs
Experience with payroll, labor-hour allocation, and employee performance management
Continuous improvement and Operational Excellence experience
Physical Requirements
Ability to stand and walk throughout an active fabrication facility for extended periods
Frequent bending, reaching, climbing, and movement between production areas
Ability to safely work around welding, fabrication, lifting, and material-handling equipment
Ability to inspect fabricated components and work areas throughout the production process
Comfortable working in an industrial environment while wearing required PPE
Work Environment
Engineer-to-order industrial manufacturing and fabrication facility
Regular interaction with welders, fitters, fabricators, Engineering, Quality, Planning, Inventory Control, and Plant Management
Exposure to welding equipment, heavy steel, fabrication machinery, industrial noise, sparks, fumes, and active production operations
Leadership position requiring a combination of technical fabrication knowledge, personnel management, and production oversight
Strong emphasis on ASME quality, OSHA compliance, project schedules, labor efficiency, and customer specifications
Why You'll Want This Opportunity
Competitive pay of $30.00$34.00/hour, based on experience
Senior-level fabrication leadership opportunity
Long-term temp-to-hire position
Lead a team of skilled welders, fitters, and fabricators
Work with custom engineer-to-order industrial equipment
Utilize extensive MIG, TIG, Flux Core, Stick, and Subarc welding knowledge
Direct involvement in production planning, quality, labor management, and continuous improvement
Excellent opportunity for an experienced fabrication professional ready to take ownership of an entire department's daily operations
Ready to Apply?
Apply today for immediate consideration or call/text 918-582-0522 for more information.
You can also apply in person at:
Stand-By Personnel Tulsa Skilled Division
1531 E. 2nd St.
Tulsa, OK 74120
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