Fabrication Shop Foreman

Job overview

The Fabrication Shop Foreman role is onsite in Detroit, MI, with a schedule of 40–56 hours per week and pay of $69,998–$83,000 per year. The position oversees daily fabrication operations for a structural steel fabrication company in the Metro Detroit area. The foreman leads shop personnel and coordinates production so structural steel projects meet schedule, safety, and quality expectations. The role connects shop operations with project management, purchasing, and shipping teams and supports continuous improvement.

What you'll do

• Supervise cutting, fitting, welding, drilling, and finishing
• plan and assign work
• interpret shop drawings and specifications
• monitor workflow and resolve quality, safety, productivity, or schedule issues
• ensure loads meet weight and dimensional requirements
• conduct safety meetings and production briefings
• support training and performance evaluations
• coordinate with project management, purchasing, and shipping
• communicate production status and operational concerns.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

fabrication shop foreman

vital tech solutions

detroit mi

structural steel

shop operations

production scheduling

welding

blueprints

safety meetings

quality standards

40–56 hours per week

$69,998–$83,000/year

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Requires at least five years of structural steel fabrication experience and a high school diploma or GED. At least two years of supervisory, lead, or foreman experience is preferred.

About the employer

Vital Tech Solutions is hiring for this role. Industry: Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing. Sector: 33.