Structural Steel Fabrication Superintendent

Superior Rigging

$100K — $130K *
Manufacturing & Automotive
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of experience leading structural steel fabrication operations.
  • Proven supervisory experience in a fabrication shop.
  • In-depth knowledge of structural steel fabrication and welding processes.
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting structural steel shop drawings.
  • Experience managing production schedules and workflow effectively.
  • Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills are essential.
  • Ability to make independent decisions and solve production challenges.

Responsibilities

  • Lead daily fabrication shop operations to ensure efficiency.
  • Supervise and mentor welders, fitters, and fabricators.
  • Establish daily production priorities and assignments for the team.
  • Hold team members accountable for their productivity and safety standards.
  • Identify and address production bottlenecks proactively.
  • Interpret shop drawings and provide technical guidance to staff.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance quality and efficiency.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan with company matching.
  • Generous paid time off and paid holidays.
  • Long-term career growth opportunities.
  • Lead operations on complex industrial and commercial projects throughout the Southeast.
Full Job Description
|Full-Time | Atlanta, Georgia | Salary: $100,000 to $130,000 DOE|
|Health|Dental|Vision|401(k)|PTO|


Lead the Shop. Build the Team. Drive Production.

Superior Rigging and Erecting is seeking an experienced Structural Steel Fabrication Superintendent to lead our fabrication operations in Atlanta.

This is not simply a welding or fabrication leadership role. We are looking for a proven fabrication leader who can oversee shop operations, manage production schedules, develop employees, maintain quality standards, and drive accountability throughout the shop.

The successful candidate will be expected to step into an established operation, lead with minimal direction, and partner closely with our Fabrication Manager to ensure fabricated steel components are delivered safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

If you have successfully managed structural steel fabrication shops, developed fabrication personnel, solved production challenges, and built high-performing teams, we want to hear from you.

What You'll Do

Shop Leadership
  • Lead all daily fabrication shop operations.
  • Supervise welders, fitters, fabricators, and support personnel.
  • Establish daily production priorities and work assignments.
  • Hold employees accountable for productivity, attendance, craftsmanship, safety, and professionalism.
  • Coach, mentor, and develop shop personnel while building future leaders.
  • Create a culture focused on accountability, teamwork, quality, and continuous improvement.

Production Planning & Scheduling
  • Own daily production scheduling in partnership with the Fabrication Manager.
  • Balance manpower, equipment, and workflow to maximize production efficiency.
  • Identify production bottlenecks before they impact project schedules.
  • Coordinate fabrication priorities with Operations and Project Management.
  • Communicate production status, manpower needs, and schedule risks to leadership.

Structural Steel Fabrication
  • Interpret structural steel shop drawings and construction documents.
  • Provide technical guidance to fabrication personnel.
  • Identify constructability concerns before fabrication begins.
  • Support welding, fitting, layout, and fabrication operations when necessary.
  • Continuously improve fabrication methods, shop organization, and workflow efficiency.

Quality Leadership
  • Ensure fabricated materials consistently meet project specifications.
  • Partner with Quality Assurance and Quality Control personnel.
  • Support AISC fabrication standards and best practices.
  • Maintain high standards of craftsmanship throughout the shop.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives that improve quality and efficiency.

Safety Leadership
  • Lead by example in maintaining a clean, organized, and safe fabrication facility.
  • Enforce company safety policies and OSHA requirements.
  • Ensure equipment, tools, and materials are properly maintained.
  • Promote a safety-first culture across all fabrication operations.


Requirements

Required
  • Minimum five years leading structural steel fabrication operations.
  • Demonstrated experience supervising fabrication shop personnel.
  • Strong structural steel fabrication and welding knowledge.
  • Ability to read and interpret structural steel shop drawings and construction documents.
  • Experience managing shop production schedules and workflow.
  • Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to make decisions independently and solve production challenges.
  • Ability to work full-time onsite in Atlanta.

Preferred
  • Experience managing fabrication operations supporting heavy industrial construction, crane, rigging, or steel erection projects.
  • Experience working within an AISC-certified fabrication environment.
  • Experience improving production efficiency and shop performance metrics.
  • Experience mentoring and developing fabrication supervisors and lead personnel.
  • Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.

What We Offer
  • Competitive compensation ($100,000-$130,000 DOE)
  • Medical Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • 401(k)
  • Paid Holidays
  • Paid Time Off
  • Long-term career growth opportunities
  • Opportunity to lead fabrication operations supporting complex industrial and commercial construction projects throughout the Southeast
  • A leadership position where your experience, judgment, and operational expertise will have an immediate impact on the success of our fabrication shop.


Salary Description

$100,000-$130,000 DOE

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