Lead Structural Steel Fabricator

We are seeking a seasoned Lead Fabricator and Welder with deep familiarity and expertise in structural steel to drive shop operations through a blend of high-level technical skill and proactive leadership with a local fabrication business. This role is designed for an expert welder who thrives on the floor—mentoring a small crew, interpreting complex blueprints, and ensuring every joint and layout meets rigorous industry standards. The ideal candidate doesn't just manage; they lead by example, fostering a culture where safety compliance (OSHA) and structural precision are the top priorities.

salary: $52,000 - $72,800 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 5 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

Job Summary: Lead Structural Steel Welder Fabricator

As the Lead Structural Welder, you will lead a small fabrication team (2-3 personnel) to execute high-quality structural steel projects. This role balances on-the-floor leadership with high-level technical execution, requiring a "lead-by-example" approach to meet production schedules while maintaining a culture of safety and accountability.

Core Responsibilities

• Team Leadership: Supervise daily operations, coordinate workflows, and mentor staff to enhance technical skills and productivity.

• Precision Fabrication: Perform and oversee expert-level welding ( GMAW dual shield and hard wire ), complex layout work, and blueprint interpretation.

• Quality & Safety: Act as the primary gatekeeper for quality control, ensuring all components meet dimensional specs and industry standards.

• Operational Safety: Rigorously enforce OSHA compliance , conduct safety briefings, and oversee secure material handling and rigging.

Required Qualifications

• Expertise: Extensive experience in structural steel fabrication or as a shop foreman.

• Certifications: Active MIG welding certifications (Hardwire and Flux-Core).

• Technical Skills: Mastery of structural steel shop drawings, advanced layout techniques, and precision measuring.

• Leadership: strong communication skills with a proven ability to direct rigging operations and manage small teams safely.

Preferred Qualifications:

• AWS Welding Cert
• Overhead crane operation

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• standing for 8 hours at one time
• working up to 15 hrs of overtime per week

Skills

• Mig
• Tig
• Fabrication
• Structural Welding
• Leadership
• GMAW Dual Shield
• Hardwire
• Blueprint Reading
• structural steel blueprints

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.