American Western Steel is a fast-growing pre-engineered manufacturing and structural steel company.
We are looking for an experienced shop manager to lead day-to-day operations, improved productivity, and guide a team of fabricators, welders and machine operators.
Position overview: The Shop manager oversees all shop operations, including productions, planning, scheduling, workforce management, safety, quality control, equipment management, this role requires strong leadership skills and hands-on knowledge of welding and fabrication processes.
Key Responsibilities:
#1 Manage daily shop operations and ensure production goals are met
#2 Supervise welders, fabricators, general labors and machine operators
#3 Enforce quality control standards and inspect finished products
#4 Maintain a safe work environment and enforce OSHA standards
#5 Monitor inventory of materials, consumables, and shop supplies
#6 Oversee maintenance of shop equipment
#7 Improve workflow efficiency and identify areas of process optimization
#8 Help onboard and train new employees
Qualifications:
#1 5-plus years of experience in welding fabrication; 3 years of leadership /supervisory role
#2 Strong understanding of MIG, TIGF, and FCAW welding processes
#3 Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings and weld symbols
#4 Excellent communication skills and team leadership skills
#5 Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making skills
Benefits:
Competitive salary (DOE) plus end of year bonus
Overtime potential
Health insurance options
Paid Holiday and PTO
How to apply:
Apply online or come to our shop and apply in person, we prefer the old school way of coming to our shop to apply