Fabrication Supervisor – First Shift

Job overview

The Fabrication Supervisor – First Shift role is onsite in Hollywood, SC; compensation is not specified. Keel builds ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures for critical missions. The supervisor directs daily fabrication operations, including welding, fitting, and assembly, to meet safety, quality, schedule, and cost requirements. The role guides shop employees and coordinates with production, engineering, quality, and project teams to complete work to drawings and customer specifications.

What you'll do

• Supervise welders, fitters, and support personnel
• plan and assign work based on schedules, staffing, and materials
• ensure work follows blueprints, fabrication drawings, welding procedures, and company standards
• inspect assemblies
• monitor progress and costs
• provide technical guidance
• train and evaluate employees
• enforce safety policies
• coordinate with engineering and quality teams
• maintain production records
• recommend process improvements and equipment maintenance.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fabrication supervisor

keel

hollywood sc

first shift

structural steel

welding

fitting and assembly

production scheduling

quality inspection

safety

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Benefits & perks

• The posting lists a comprehensive benefits package, 401(k) match, HSA/FSA, paid holidays and time off, referral bonuses, shift differentials, overtime potential, paid on-the-job training, certification sponsorship, and career growth opportunities.

Why this role

First-shift position; requires at least eight years of structural fabrication experience, including three years in a lead or supervisory role; out-of-state travel for training may be required.

About the employer

Keel is hiring for this role. Industry: Ship Building and Repairing. Sector: 33.