Shop Manager – Steel Fabrication
About the Opportunity
We are seeking a Shop Manager to lead day-to-day operations in a steel fabrication and welding shop. This is a hands-on leadership position for an experienced welder/fabricator who can read plans, fabricate steel, manage a shop crew, and ensure work is completed safely and to quality standards.
The ideal candidate is a strong leader who can both work alongside the team and effectively delegate, train, and oversee shop employees.
Responsibilities
- Weld and fabricate structural steel from shop plans and drawings.
- Manage, lead, and delegate work to shop employees.
- Assess the skill levels of new employees and communicate findings to management.
- Inspect welds and fabricated work to ensure quality and accuracy.
- Ensure employees are working safely and using the proper PPE.
- Maintain inventory and stock of welding supplies and fabrication materials.
- Monitor material needs and communicate when supplies need to be reordered.
- Open and close the welding shop on a daily basis.
- Help maintain an organized, productive, and safe shop environment.
- Lead by example and assist with welding and fabrication work as needed.
Required Skills & Experience
- Ability to read and understand shop plans and the steel fabrication process.
- Previous experience leading and managing a team.
- Strong MIG and Stick welding skills.
- Experience with torch cutting and saw cutting.
- Experience laying out and fabricating steel members.
- Strong understanding of welding and fabrication processes.
- Ability to inspect completed work and identify quality issues.
- Good communication and organizational skills.
Nice to Have
- Prior experience leading a welding or fabrication shop crew.
- Forklift certification.
- AWS certification.
- Bilingual in English and Spanish.
Compensation & Benefits
- $60,000–$75,000/year, depending on experience
- SEP IRA – Company contributes 4% of annual salary
- Paid vacation
- Opportunity for long-term growth and advancement
All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.
GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.
