Nas Foreman

Responsibilities

• Oversee all functional areas of the Metal Shop, including fabrication, layout, welding, and assembly operations.


• Plan, organize, and direct daily production activities to meet established goals and project deadlines.


• Ensure efficient workflow by maintaining coordination and effective communication between departments and team leads.


• Oversee and maintain production schedules, inventory levels, and resource allocation for ongoing and upcoming projects.


• Supervise and train staff to ensure proper fabrication methods, welding procedures, and quality standards are consistently met.


• Participate in the selection, interviewing, and onboarding of new shop employees to maintain appropriate staffing levels.


• Promote and maintain a safe work environment by enforcing Nassal’s safety policies, identifying hazards, and implementing corrective actions.


• Collaborate with project management and engineering teams to review drawings, plan fabrication strategies, and resolve production issues.


• Conduct inspections of in-progress and completed work to ensure compliance with NFS QA/QC Manual, project specifications, and applicable standards.


• Support estimating activities by providing input on labor hours, production methodology, and material needs for new projects.


• Monitor and manage shop equipment performance, scheduling preventive maintenance, and reporting repair needs.


• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency, reduce waste, and improve overall production quality.


• Maintain morale and promote teamwork through effective communication, recognition, and mentorship of staff.


• Complete production reports, safety documentation, and timekeeping records accurately and timely.


• Perform additional responsibilities as directed by supervisor.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5–10 years of experience supervising 10 or more fabricators in a metal fabrication or manufacturing environment.


• 5–10 years of hands-on experience in layout, fitting, and welding of structural steel, pipe, plate, and sheet metal.


• Proven leadership ability with strong communication and personnel management skills.


• Extensive knowledge of welding procedures (MIG, TIG, Stick) and structural fabrication methods.


• Experience in QA/QC programs and procedures; ability to ensure adherence to quality standards and documentation.


• AWS or Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification preferred but not required.


• Proficiency in blueprint reading, material takeoffs, and basic computer applications (Microsoft Office Suite).


• Strong understanding of shop safety protocols and OSHA requirements.


• Willingness to continuously develop technical skills and expertise.