Structural Fabrication Supervisor

Overview
System One is working with a manufacturer in the Tulsa area to place a Structural Fabrication Supervisor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily fabrication operations, including welders and fitters
• Schedule manpower and assign work based on the master production schedule
• Review upcoming work and adjust labor, sequencing, and resources as needed
• Order materials and ensure availability to support fabrication schedules
• Coordinate and manage subcontracted fabrication work
• Build, modify, and maintain fabrication fixtures and jigs to improve efficiency and consistency
• Monitor quality, productivity, and safety throughout the department
• Enforce shop procedures, safety rules, and work standards
• Hold employees accountable for performance, attendance, quality, and safety
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and work with management or engineering to resolve them
• Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements
• Communicate shop status, delays, and needs clearly to management
• Manage subcontractors or outside fabrication vendors

• 5+ years of experience in structural steel or heavy fabrication
• Previous supervisory, lead, or foreman experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of welding processes and structural fabrication methods
• Ability to read and interpret structural drawings and fabrication documents
• Experience with scheduling labor, coordinating materials, and meeting production deadlines
• Proven ability to lead crews and enforce accountability
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Willingness to be hands-on when needed
• Microsoft Office Suite - basic working knowledge (Outlook, Excel, Word)