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gpac, a recruiting firm with 30+ years in business, is partnered with a well-established company in the structural steel and metals fabrication industry in the Jackson, MS area. Our client is seeking a Shop Foreman to lead daily fabrication shop activities and crews.
Position Responsibilities:
- Supervise shop or shipping crews and assign daily work
- Ensure production meets schedule, quality, and safety standards
- Coordinate with production management on priorities and material flow
- Train and develop shop employees
- Maintain an organized, safe, and productive work area
Position Essential Job Functions:
- Review shop drawings and work orders with crew members
- Monitor fit-up, welding, and finishing or loading and shipping activities
- Verify quality and completeness before parts move on
- Track labor, production, and material usage
- Report equipment, staffing, and schedule issues
Position Skills:
- 3+ years of experience in a structural steel or metal fabrication shop
- Prior lead or foreman experience
- Strong ability to read shop drawings
- Knowledge of welding processes and AWS D1.1 standards
- Experience in an AISC-certified shop a plus
- Forklift and overhead crane experience
Benefits:
- Competitive salary of $70,000 - $80,000 per year
- Comprehensive health insurance
- Retirement plan with company match
- Paid time off and holidays
- Professional development opportunities
To apply, contact Clint Long at clint.long@gogpac.com or 605-370-5504.
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.