Fab Shop Foreman

Fab Shop Foreman

Whitaker Construction, founded in 1953, has over 70 years of experience in the heavy civil and underground utility construction industry. Whitaker, an ESOP (Employee Stock Ownership Plan) company, has become one of the largest contractors in the intermountain area with more than 600 employees and nearly 70 crews. We perform sanitary sewer, storm drain, culinary water, irrigation, earthwork, roadway construction, dams, landfills, natural gas pipelines, industrial piping, and telecommunication projects primarily in Utah, Idaho, Nevada, Wyoming, Colorado, and Oregon.

Job Summary: A Fab Shop Foreman is responsible for the safe production of fabrication projects for the company. This position directly supervises a crew of 4-5 employees and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the company’s policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.

Responsibilities and Duties:

Including but not limited to the list below. 

Prioritize and manage safety and quality expectations in the shop.

Supervise and lead a team of shop welders. 

Read and interpret plans to understand the layout, sequencing, and method of fabrication.

Ensure crew maintains a safe work environment that complies with OSHA/OQ standards and enforce the company safety policy.

Responsible for the overall quality of the finished product.

Inspect work in progress and completed work to ensure conformance to specifications and weld codes.

Responsible for adherence to established production rates and fabrication schedule.

Studies project specifications with Managers and/or Project Engineer to plan procedures for welding and fabrication.

Operates all shop equipment for projects and proper welding process selection.

Knowledge and use of specialized equipment and tooling such as machine setups and tooling, welding gauges, and finish/cleaning steps for proper fabrication processes.

Keep inventory of welding consumables up to date and order when necessary.

Conduct shop orientation. Lead, train, and mentor all employees.

Properly follows all federal, state, and company environmental policies.

Maintain all paperwork as directed including safety reports, quality checks and daily production reporting.

Secure shop at the end of each shift to ensure public safety and security of equipment and materials.

Maintain professional attitude with owners, inspectors, public, and company personnel.

Other duties and responsibilities may be assigned by supervisors.

Qualifications and Skills:

High School Diploma or GED preferred. Any vocational training is strongly desired.

Must have 5+ years welding experience.

Those with an education and/or work-related credential from a secondary or post-secondary educational system will be given preferred interview status

A minimum of 3 years’ experience of managing the fabrication of large-scale projects, typically involving infrastructure and heavy construction. 

Strong knowledge regarding the operation, safety, and maintenance of equipment being used.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook) & other computer skills.

Ability to read and understand plans, specifications, safety, and quality standards, and effectively utilize all tools and equipment relevant to the work.

Ability to detect unsafe or hazardous conditions of equipment and work environment.

Ability to direct work and evaluate strengths and weaknesses of co-workers.

Knowledge of federal, state, and local codes.

Possess a strong sense of personal responsibility.

Experienced in scheduling, ordering materials, safety management, quality control, and weld inspection

Strong attention to detail including good analytical and organizational skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to supervise fabrication projects from general plans and instructions given and to determine the proper selection of various materials, tools, and personal equipment needed.

Ability to make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment operated.

Ability to read engineering plans and blueprints.

Ability to communicate effectively verbally with supervisor and crew.

Ability to identify potential issues ahead of time and be able to problem solve.

Effectively work under pressure and prioritize duties according to company needs & deadlines.

Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

Display a willingness to adapt, learn and grow, according to the needs of the company.

Valid driver’s license and reliable transportation to get to and from work.

Physical Requirements:

Able and willing to work long hours including day, night, weekend shifts as needed, and work outside of normal hours.

Able to walk, lift, reach, stoop, stand, grasp, balance, climb, kneel, crouch, and lift up to 50 pounds frequently.

Ability to travel to project sites that are typically within a 2-hour radius of the home office.

Able to work in outside environments being subjected to weather changes, noise, vibrations, and job hazards.

Whitaker Construction offers an exceptional benefit package including:

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP). Employees earn shares in the company – All employees have ownership in the company and its success.

Competitive wages

Health, Dental, Vision, Life, Short Term Disability, Supplemental Insurance

401 K and Match

Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Personal Days

Quarterly Incentive Program (profit sharing)

Referral Bonuses

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Reasonable Accommodation Statement

The ADA defines “reasonable accommodation” as a change or adjustment to a job or work environment that allows a qualified individual with a disability to satisfactorily perform the essential functions of a particular job and does not cause an undue hardship for the employer.

Whitaker Construction is an “equal opportunity employer.” Whitaker will not discriminate and will take “affirmative action” measures to ensure against discrimination in employment, recruitment, advertisements for employment, compensation, termination, upgrading, promotions, and other conditions of employment against any employee or job applicant on the bases of race, creed, color, national origin, or sex.

Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.