Fabrication Supervisor - 1st Shift
Yackandandah Community Development Company, Hollywood, SC, United States
Built on Experience. Built for Skill. Built for You. Keel was formed by bringing together three industry leaders combining generations of hands‑on expertise in steel fabrication, shipbuilding, aerospace, and defense manufacturing. That means when you join Keel, you’re joining a team backed by decades of proven craftsmanship and real‑world results. We build ships, defense systems, aerospace components, and heavy steel structures that serve critical missions — and we do it with pride.
Overview
This Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily operations in the fabrication department, including welding, fitting, and assembly of structural steel and other metal components. This role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards, drawings, and customer specifications. The Fabrication Supervisor provides leadership, technical guidance, and direction to welders, fitters, and helpers while coordinating with production management, engineering, and quality teams to meet schedule and cost objectives.
Responsibilities
Supervise, coordinate, and assign work to welders, fitters, and support personnel in the fabrication shop based on production schedules, manpower, and material availability.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with blueprints, fabrication drawings, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and company standards.
Inspect fabricated assemblies for quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
Monitor progress to ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining productivity and cost targets.
Provide technical direction and hands‑on assistance in welding and fitting when necessary.
Train, mentor, and evaluate employees to improve skills, quality, and efficiency.
Enforce company safety policies, ensuring a safe working environment and proper use of PPE and tools.
Collaborate with engineering, quality control, and project management to resolve production or technical issues.
Maintain records of production, labor hours, rework, and material usage.
Recommend process improvements, tooling needs, and equipment maintenance schedules.
Support onboarding and certification of new welders and fitters in accordance with company and AWS standards.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in welding/fabrication preferred.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in structural fabrication, including 3+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Multiple process welding certifications and/or experience with certified welders preferred.
Experience with heavy steel fabrication, DOD, or industrial projects is a plus.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel out of state for training as needed.
Physical Requirements
May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
Employee Values
Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
Embody Team Spirit
Relentless Customer Focus
Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
Execute with Excellence and Velocity
Benefits and Compensation
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Competitive Pay
401K Matching
HSA/FSA
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
Shift Differentials
Overtime Potential
Paid on the Job Training
Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
Committed to Individual Career Growth
We Do Fun Things, Plus More!
Need Assistance?
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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Overview
This Fabrication Supervisor oversees daily operations in the fabrication department, including welding, fitting, and assembly of structural steel and other metal components. This role ensures projects are completed safely, efficiently, and in compliance with quality standards, drawings, and customer specifications. The Fabrication Supervisor provides leadership, technical guidance, and direction to welders, fitters, and helpers while coordinating with production management, engineering, and quality teams to meet schedule and cost objectives.
Responsibilities
Supervise, coordinate, and assign work to welders, fitters, and support personnel in the fabrication shop based on production schedules, manpower, and material availability.
Ensure all work is performed in accordance with blueprints, fabrication drawings, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and company standards.
Inspect fabricated assemblies for quality, dimensional accuracy, and compliance with specifications.
Monitor progress to ensure timely completion of projects while maintaining productivity and cost targets.
Provide technical direction and hands‑on assistance in welding and fitting when necessary.
Train, mentor, and evaluate employees to improve skills, quality, and efficiency.
Enforce company safety policies, ensuring a safe working environment and proper use of PPE and tools.
Collaborate with engineering, quality control, and project management to resolve production or technical issues.
Maintain records of production, labor hours, rework, and material usage.
Recommend process improvements, tooling needs, and equipment maintenance schedules.
Support onboarding and certification of new welders and fitters in accordance with company and AWS standards.
Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent required; technical or vocational training in welding/fabrication preferred.
Minimum 8+ years of experience in structural fabrication, including 3+ years in a lead or supervisory capacity.
Multiple process welding certifications and/or experience with certified welders preferred.
Experience with heavy steel fabrication, DOD, or industrial projects is a plus.
Travel Requirements
Ability to travel out of state for training as needed.
Physical Requirements
May be required to stand, walk, sit, reach/pull/push with hands and arms, climb or balance, stoop or kneel regularly.
May lift or carry 50lbs. Weights exceeding 50lbs will require mechanical means to maneuver.
Employee Values
Uphold Safety and Quality Standards
Embody Team Spirit
Relentless Customer Focus
Convey Integrity, Trust, and Professionalism
Execute with Excellence and Velocity
Benefits and Compensation
Comprehensive Benefit Package
Competitive Pay
401K Matching
HSA/FSA
Paid Holidays
Paid Time Off
Internal Referral Bonus Opportunities
Shift Differentials
Overtime Potential
Paid on the Job Training
Certification Sponsorship Opportunities
Committed to Individual Career Growth
We Do Fun Things, Plus More!
Need Assistance?
If you require a reasonable accommodation at any stage of the employment process, please email talent@keelusa.com with details about your request and your contact information. Accommodation requests are reviewed individually on a case‑by‑case basis.
Equal Opportunity Employer / Individuals with Disabilities / Protected Veterans
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