Structural Steel Fabrication Supervisor
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location: Richmond, VA
Shift: 2nd Shift
Starting Pay: $34.00/hour (Compensation may be higher based on experience.)
Shift Differential: Additional $3.00/hour for 2nd Shift.
Position Overview
We are seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Supervisor to lead a second-shift fabrication team in a structural steel manufacturing environment. This position combines hands-on fabrication expertise with team leadership to ensure production goals, quality standards, and delivery schedules are achieved safely and efficiently.
This role is best suited for candidates with a strong background in structural steel fitting and fabrication who are ready to lead welders and fitters on the shop floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support a team of structural steel fitters and welders during daily production.
- Partner with the Shop Foreman and other department leaders to coordinate workflow and meet production schedules.
- Assign work based on production priorities and employee skill levels.
- Provide technical guidance on fabrication methods, layout, drawings, welding techniques, and safety practices.
- Monitor progress throughout the shift and adjust workloads to meet changing production demands.
- Coordinate with the maintenance team to help keep fabrication equipment operating efficiently.
- Promote a safe, productive, and team-oriented work environment.
- Establish clear performance expectations while providing coaching, feedback, and employee support.
- Work closely with the Quality Control department to ensure all AISC quality requirements are maintained.
- Assist with employee onboarding, training, performance evaluations, timekeeping, interviews, and other supervisory responsibilities.
- Complete additional duties as needed to support fabrication operations.
Required Qualifications
- Previous leadership experience in a structural steel fabrication environment.
- Strong knowledge of structural steel fitting, fabrication, layout, and welding processes.
- Experience with CNC fabrication equipment and material handling operations.
- Understanding of production planning, quality assurance, safety procedures, and cost control.
- Commitment to following established workplace safety policies and procedures.
- Effective verbal and written communication skills with the ability to work across multiple departments.
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
Preferred Qualifications
- Technical certification or an Associate degree in a related field.
- Experience leading fabrication teams in a structural steel manufacturing facility.
Schedule & Work Requirements
- 2nd Shift position.
- Flexibility to work overtime and Saturdays as production demands require.
Compensation & Benefits
- Starting pay from $34.00 per hour, with higher starting pay available based on experience.
- Additional $3.00 per hour shift differential for 2nd Shift.
- Direct-hire opportunity with long-term career growth.