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Structural Steel Shop Foreman

MK Consulting Group

  • Kansas City, Kansas
  • 21 days ago

    Highlights

    Steel Shop Foreman manages daily operations, workflow, and personnel in a structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication shop to ensure projects are finished safely, accurately, and on schedule. Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read and analyze complex shop drawings, blueprints, cut lists, and project plans to ensure precise fabrication.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationKansas City, Kansas

    Description

    Steel Shop Foreman manages daily operations, workflow, and personnel in a structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication shop to ensure projects are finished safely, accurately, and on schedule.  Core Responsibilities
    • Supervision & Leadership: Direct, train, and mentor shop personnel, including welders, fitters, and machine operators. Assign daily tasks to keep production moving efficiently.
    • Blueprint & Drawing Interpretation: Read and analyze complex shop drawings, blueprints, cut lists, and project plans to ensure precise fabrication.  
    • Quality & Safety Control: Inspect finished work and welds for dimensional accuracy and adherence to industry standards (such as AWS or OSHA guidelines). Enforce a safe and clean work environment.
    • Production & Scheduling: Coordinate daily workflow, monitor project deadlines, and collaborate with project managers, purchasing, and logistics.  
    • Resource & Equipment Management: Monitor inventory levels for raw metals and supplies, oversee tool maintenance, and report equipment repair needs.  
    Key Requirements & Qualifications
    • Industry Experience: Typically 3 to 5+ years of hands-on experience in structural or miscellaneous steel fabrication.
    • Leadership Skills: Previous supervisory or foreman experience running a crew.
    • Technical Knowledge: Strong background in welding processes (GMAW, FCAW, etc.), metal cutting/forming equipment, and reading technical schematics.
    • Physical & Practical Skills: Ability to perform basic math calculations, read measuring tools accurately, and lift heavy materials (often up to 50 lbs).  
    • Software Skills: Familiar with any of  Fabtrol, Fabsuite, Tekla PowerFab, BlueBeam

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