Fabrication/Welding Foreman

Position Summary

Join a team where your leadership and hands-on expertise directly drive project success. This is not a desk job—you’ll lead from the front, work with top-tier equipment, and take ownership of high-impact projects in a fast-paced industrial environment. If you’re a hands-on leader with welding and fabrication experience who takes pride in quality work and building strong teams, we want to hear from you.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise welding and fabrication crews on job sites and/or in-shop
• Plan daily operations and assign work to meet deadlines and project goals
• Ensure all work meets quality standards, specifications, and safety requirements
• Work hands-on alongside your crew when needed—this is a working foreman role
• Cookordinate with project managers, customers, and internal teams to keep projects on track
• Train, mentor, and develop team members to improve performance
• Drive a strong safety culture and ensure OSHA/company compliance
• Monitor productivity, materials, and job site organization
• Troubleshoot fabrication, welding, or equipment challenges in real time

Required Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience as a Foreman, Supervisor, or Lead in welding/fabrication
• Strong knowledge of MIG, TIG, Stick, or Flux-Cored welding
• Ability to read blueprints and drawings
• Proven experience leading crews and managing field or shop work
• Hands-on experience with fabrication, installation, or industrial work in the metal industry
• Strong communication and leadership skills
• Safety-first mindset

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS certification or similar credentials
• OSHA 10/30 certification
• Experience with rigging, machinery movement, or industrial installation
• Background in structural steel, manufacturing, or heavy fabrication

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand, walk, climb, and lift up to 50 lbs
• Comfortable working in shop or outdoor environments in varying conditions
• Ability to operate tools, welding equipment, and machinery safely
• Combination of shop and field work
• Physical, active role (lifting, climbing, equipment use)
• Exposure to industrial conditions and outdoor environments as needed

Additional Requirements

• Work with a Top-of-Mind Awareness for the safety of yourself and everyone at the job site
• Must be able to work in a high functioning team environment
• Display the highest levels of honesty, integrity, and professionalism
• Take pride in your work and in the company
• Communicate openly and strive for peak performance in daily tasks
• Know and deliver the quality service MEI’s customers have come to expect