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Job Title: Fabrication Team Lead (Structural Steel)
Location: Richmond, VA
Shift: 2nd Shift
Employment Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: Up to $34.00/hour (based on experience)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced Fabrication Team Lead to support shop operations and guide a team of fitters and welders. This position plays a key role in meeting production targets, maintaining quality standards, and ensuring a safe and efficient work environment.
\n- Partner with shop leadership to plan daily production activities and meet delivery timelines
- Oversee and support fitters and welders on the floor, ensuring adherence to safety and quality expectations
- Assign tasks strategically to optimize workflow and productivity
- Provide hands-on assistance with fabrication challenges, including interpreting drawings and recommending techniques
- Adjust team priorities as needed to accommodate schedule changes and production demands
- Collaborate with maintenance personnel to keep equipment operating efficiently and minimize downtime
- Promote a team environment through clear communication, feedback, and accountability
- Work closely with quality control to ensure compliance with AISC standards
- Support leadership functions such as interviewing candidates, onboarding, evaluations, and employee development
- Assist with time tracking, disciplinary actions, and continuous improvement initiatives
- Take on additional responsibilities as needed to support shop operations
- Strong background in structural steel fabrication, including welding, layout, and materials handling
- Familiarity with CNC fabrication equipment and shop processes
- Understanding of workplace safety practices, quality requirements, and cost control measures
- Willingness to work overtime or weekends as production needs require
- Effective communication skills and the ability to work across departments
- High school diploma or equivalent required
- Technical certification or associate degree in a related field is a plus
This is a long-term, direct hire opportunity offering competitive pay and the chance to take on a leadership role in a growing fabrication environment.