Structural Steel Fabrication Production Manager

*Structural Steel Fabrication/Construction and United States Candidates only

• Team Leadership & Scheduling: Direct and assign daily work to fitters, welders, and support crews. Set production pacing to match project delivery targets.
• Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret structural shop drawings, cut lists, weld symbols, and dimensional tolerances.
• Quality Control & Code Compliance: Ensure welds and fabrication meet AWS D1.1 or other required industry standards. Coordinate with quality inspectors and handle nonconformances.
• Safety Enforcement: Champion strict safety protocols for material handling, overhead crane lifts, rigging, hot work, and proper PPE use.
• Cross-Department Coordination: Work closely with project managers, detailers, engineering teams, and shipping coordinators to resolve fit-up issues and material shortages.
• Training & Mentorship: Train new and existing fabricators on layout, assembly techniques, and operational best practices.

• Experience: Typically 3 to 5+ years of hands-on structural steel fabrication experience, including 2+ years in a lead, foreman, or supervisory role. [1]
• Technical Knowledge: Proficient in welding processes (such as SMAW, GMAW, and FCAW) and metal-working equipment (plasma cutters, shears, and punches).
• Certifications: Active AWS D1.1 welding certifications or equivalent trade qualifications are frequently preferred.
• Physical & Environmental Ability: Comfortable working in industrial, non-climate-controlled shop floors, with the ability to stand, bend, and lift standard shop weights.