Job Details

American Western Steel is a fast-growing pre-engineered manufacturing and structural steel company.

We are looking for an experienced shop manager to lead day-to-day operations, improved productivity, and guide a team of fabricators, welders and machine operators.

Position overview: The Shop manager oversees all shop operations, including productions, planning, scheduling, workforce management, safety, quality control, equipment management, this role requires strong leadership skills and hands-on knowledge of welding and fabrication processes.

Key Responsibilities:

#1 Manage daily shop operations and ensure production goals are met

#2 Supervise welders, fabricators, general labors and machine operators

#3 Enforce quality control standards and inspect finished products

#4 Maintain a safe work environment and enforce OSHA standards

#5 Monitor inventory of materials, consumables, and shop supplies

#6 Oversee maintenance of shop equipment

#7 Improve workflow efficiency and identify areas of process optimization

#8 Help onboard and train new employees

Qualifications:

#1 5-plus years of experience in welding fabrication; 3 years of leadership /supervisory role

#2 Strong understanding of MIG, TIGF, and FCAW welding processes

#3 Ability to read blueprints, shop drawings and weld symbols

#4 Excellent communication skills and team leadership skills

#5 Strong problem-solving skills and decision-making skills

Benefits:

Competitive salary (DOE) plus end of year bonus

Overtime potential

Health insurance options

Paid Holiday and PTO

How to apply:

• Apply online or come to our shop and apply in person, we prefer the old school way of coming to our shop to apply