What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Hollow Metal Door Fabricator / Shop Foreman position at Grosso Door & Hardware, Inc.?
About the Position
Grosso Door & Hardware is seeking an experienced Lead Fabricator / Shop Foreman to oversee daily operations in our hollow metal door and frame fabrication shop. This is a hands-on leadership position for someone with strong metal fabrication skills, experience with hollow metal construction, and the ability to organize production, maintain quality standards, and lead a team.
The ideal candidate will have experience fabricating, assembling, welding, and finishing hollow metal doors and frames. Responsibilities include MIG welding, finish welding, grinding, fitting, modifying, and preparing metal assemblies to meet project specifications. In addition to hands-on fabrication, this individual will be responsible for coordinating shop personnel, reviewing drawings, managing production schedules, and ensuring jobs are completed accurately, efficiently, and on time.
We are looking for someone who takes ownership of the shop, leads by example, and understands the importance of quality workmanship, organization, and productivity.
Key Responsibilities
- Oversee and coordinate daily operations of the hollow metal fabrication shop.
- Fabricate, assemble, and finish hollow metal doors, frames, borrowed lites, sidelites, and related components.
- Perform MIG welding and finish welding as required for fabrication and assembly.
- Read and interpret shop drawings, architectural plans, measurements, and fabrication specifications.
- Measure, lay out, cut, fit, weld, grind, and finish hollow metal components.
- Ensure doors and frames are square, properly aligned, and fabricated to specifications.
- Inspect completed work for dimensional accuracy, weld quality, finish, and hardware preparation.
- Organize workflow and prioritize jobs according to project deadlines.
- Assign work to shop employees and monitor production quality and efficiency.
- Train, mentor, and support fabricators and other shop personnel.
- Coordinate with project managers and office personnel regarding job requirements, material needs, and completion dates.
- Monitor material inventory and communicate purchasing needs to management.
- Maintain shop equipment, machinery, tools, and work areas.
- Identify and resolve fabrication issues before products leave the shop.
- Maintain a safe, clean, and organized working environment.
- Help improve fabrication processes, reduce material waste, and increase shop productivity.
Qualifications
Required:
- 5 years of metal fabrication experience preferred.
- Strong understanding of hollow metal door and frame fabrication.
- Experience with MIG welding, finish welding, grinding, fitting, and metal assembly.
- Ability to read and interpret shop drawings and architectural details.
- Strong measuring, layout, and fabrication skills.
- Knowledge of commercial door and frame construction and hardware preparations.
- Ability to organize production and coordinate multiple jobs simultaneously.
- Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality workmanship.
- Ability to work independently and take ownership of daily shop operations.
Preferred:
- Previous experience as a lead fabricator, shop foreman, or fabrication supervisor.
- Experience in commercial doors, hollow metal frames, and architectural metal fabrication.
- Familiarity with commercial door hardware preparations and installation requirements.
- Experience operating metal saws, shears, brakes, presses, grinders, and other fabrication equipment.
- Experience training employees and managing production schedules.
What We're Looking For
We want someone who can take ownership of the fabrication shop and lead by example. This person should be comfortable working hands-on while also directing employees, organizing production, and maintaining consistent quality standards.
The right candidate will be able to review drawings, plan fabrication, allocate work, troubleshoot problems, and ensure every door and frame is properly fabricated and finished before it leaves the shop.
This is a working foreman position that combines hands-on fabrication and welding with production planning, quality control, and team leadership.
Compensation
$25–$35 per hour, depending on experience, fabrication expertise, and leadership ability.
Additional compensation opportunities may be available based on experience, responsibilities, and performance.
Benefits
- Competitive hourly pay
- Full-time, year-round employment
- Paid time off
- Paid holidays
- Health benefits
- Overtime opportunities
- Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
- Stable employment with an established commercial door and hardware company
Schedule
Monday–Friday
Full-time day shift
Overtime available as needed
Join Our Team
If you are an experienced fabricator ready to take the next step into a leadership role, we want to hear from you.
Join Grosso Door & Hardware and help us build a well-organized, efficient, quality-driven hollow metal fabrication operation.
Pay: $25.00 - $35.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40.0 per week
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $35