EXPERIENCED WORKING SHOP FOREMAN / LEAD METAL FABRICATOR

NY Ornamental LLC is looking for an experienced Working Shop Foreman / Lead Metal Fabricator to join our shop in Mount Vernon.

This is NOT a desk foreman position.

We need someone who can get on the floor, read the drawings, lay out the job, fabricate alongside the crew, solve problems, and make sure the work gets out of the shop correctly and on schedule.

We fabricate steel stairs, railings, miscellaneous steel, structural support steel, aluminum and stainless-steel railings, ladders, bollards, canopies, window guards, angles, channels, plates, brackets and custom metal work.

If you are an experienced fabricator who can take a set of shop drawings and turn them into a finished product without needing someone to walk you through every step, we want to talk to you.

What You'll Be Doing

You will work directly with the owner and help take responsibility for day-to-day fabrication in the shop and field installation and coordination.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Working hands-on with the fabrication crew
• Reading and interpreting shop drawings
• Laying out stairs, railings and miscellaneous steel
• Fitting and welding fabricated assemblies
• Assigning work to fabricators and keeping the crew productive
• Planning the sequence of fabrication
• Checking dimensions before material is cut or welded
• Checking finished work before it leaves the shop
• Catching drawing, layout and fabrication problems early
• Coordinating material needs and job priorities with the office
• Making sure the correct material is being used
• Monitoring quality and workmanship
• Helping less-experienced fabricators when necessary
• Keeping multiple jobs moving through the shop
• Maintaining an organized, productive and safe work environment
• Preparing completed work for delivery and installation

You MUST Be Able To:

• Read shop drawings independently
• Read a tape measure accurately
• Perform fabrication layout
• MIG weld proficiently
• Fit and fabricate steel assemblies
• Work with tubing, pipe, angle, channel, plate and structural shapes
• Check square, diagonals, angles and dimensions
• Understand weld symbols and fabrication details
• Use fabrication equipment including saws, drills, grinders and related shop equipment
• Troubleshoot fabrication problems without waiting for someone else to solve every issue
• Work productively while also directing other employees

Strong experience fabricating stairs and railings is highly preferred.

Experience with stainless steel and aluminum is a plus.

We're Looking for a Fabricator First — Foreman Second

We are specifically looking for a working foreman.

We do not need someone who stands around telling other people what to do.

We need someone who can pick up the drawings, lay out a stair or railing, work alongside the crew, answer fabrication questions and make sure the finished product is right.

You should be the type of person who catches a mistake before the material gets cut or welded.

Quality and accuracy matter. So does production.

Leadership

You do not need to be a corporate manager.

You DO need to be able to:

• Organize a small fabrication crew
• Give clear direction
• Hold people accountable
• Teach when necessary
• Keep employees working efficiently
• Communicate problems to the owner
• Take ownership of the work going through the shop

We want someone who can eventually become a key person in our company and help us improve production, organization and quality control as we grow.

Top compensation is intended for candidates who can independently handle fabrication layout, read drawings, fabricate stairs and railings, troubleshoot problems and effectively lead a shop crew.

401(k) available.

Medical insurance is not currently offered.

Overtime may be available depending on workload.

Schedule

Full-time — Monday through Friday

Occasional overtime may be required based on project schedules.

To Apply

Please submit your resume or a detailed description of your fabrication experience.

Tell us specifically about your experience with:

• Steel stairs
• Railings
• Miscellaneous/structural steel
• Reading shop drawings
• Layout
• Welding
• Supervising or leading other fabricators

Photos of previous fabrication work are strongly encouraged.

We are looking to hire as soon as possible.

Pay: $38.00 - $45.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Can you independently read shop drawings and fabricate directly from them?
• Do you have experience laying out and fabricating steel stairs?
• Do you have experience fabricating steel railings and guardrails?
• Are you proficient in MIG welding structural/miscellaneous steel?
• Have you supervised or led other fabricators in a metal fabrication shop?
• Describe a steel stair or similar fabrication project you personally laid out and fabricated from shop drawings. What parts of the job were you responsible for?
• Are you willing to work hands-on fabricating and welding for the majority of the workday when needed?
• What hourly rate are you looking for?
• Can you provide photos of fabrication work you've personally completed?

Experience:

• miscellaneous/ornamental steel fabrication: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $38 - $45