Metal Fabricator Foreman - Huntsville, AL

Overview

Fabricate and assemble metal components, manage crew, and ensure quality on construction sites.

Key Responsibilities

• welding
• fabrication
• machine setup
• equipment operation
• quality control
• production tracking

Tasks

-Participate in daily Pre-Task Plans, follow safety expectations for operation of equipment and tools, select appropriate equipment for performing work, adhere to safety protocols to perform work, and wear appropriate PPE (Personal Protection Equipment). -Maintain positive working relationships with customers, contractors, suppliers and other employees. -Operate various types of welding machines and supporting hand tools. -Ensure Trade employees, subcontractors, and vendors to comply with Turner standards, safety codes, regulations, and jobsite security. -Verify conformance of work piece to specifications, using square, ruler, and measuring tape, and hold team accountable to same standard of quality control and accuracy. -Locate and mark bending lines, drill centers, and cut lines onto work piece. -Weld stainless steel, carbon steel, and possibly other alloys in flat, vertical, or overhead positions. -Set up and operate fabricating machines (e.g., brakes, rolls, shears, flame cutters, drill presses). -Operate forklift, boom truck, or overhead crane to position materials for fabrications or to handle loading and unloading trucks and equipment. -Identify, communicate, and escalate problems and issues to Supervisor for immediate resolution. -Operate equipment including forklifts, backhoe, skid steer, excavator, compactors, and construction hoist. -Set up and operate machine tools associated with fabricating shops, (e.g., radial drill press, end mill, edge planer). -Ensure security of equipment and work area while conducting operations. -Fabricate and assemble sheet metal products. -Track production of completed tasks. -Design and construct supplemental templates and fixtures to secure production parts. -Develop layouts and plan sequences of operations, applying knowledge of geometry, stock allowances for thickness, machining, welding shrinkage, and physical properties of metal.

Requirements

• 3+ years
• fabrication certificate
• blueprint reading
• critical thinking
• teamwork
• planning

What You Bring

-Ability to understand, and interpret construction contract documents, drawings (e.g., shop, structural, blueprints, sketches, and/or building plans), specifications, scopes of work, vendor tags, and project schedule to determine dimensions and materials to execute work activities -Strong planning and analysis skills -Achieve passing score on pre-employment test related to trade specialty (e.g., bend and or/ X Ray) -Ability to take direction, work independently with minimal supervision, and in team environment -Ability to apply active listening skills, ask clarifying questions, and complete assignments as directed -Fully comprehend scopes of work per plans and specifications to complete job assignment. -Reliable transportation required -Able to think critically and use good judgment to solve problems -Minimum of 3 years of experience in fabrication shop or similar environment required or equivalent combination of education, training, and experience -Fabrication certificate from related craft training program strongly preferred -Clear and professional verbal and written communication skills and engage with all levels of teams, clients, business partners, and management -Display high level of teamwork, integrity, commitment, and leadership in daily operations. -Ability to measure, read, and convey lengths with ruler or tape with high degree of accuracy -Proficient use of related tools to complete work assignments -Knowledge of and able to apply arithmetic and basic geometry to work tasks -Proficient knowledge of materials, methods, and tools involved in construction or repair of buildings or other structures, foundations, and framing -Fully understand work instructions, project signage, and safety instructions from tool and equipment manufacturers and prepare and inspect tools prior use to ensure safe and working condition.

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About Turner Construction Company

-With a rich legacy, the company has delivered iconic projects such as the Burj Khalifa and New York’s One World Trade Center. -The company specializes in a wide range of sectors, including commercial, residential, industrial, and infrastructure construction. -The company has earned a reputation for executing complex, large-scale projects on time and within budget. -The company’s expertise extends to diverse civil works, including heavy civil projects like bridges, roads, and utilities. -The company is also known for its innovative approach, integrating advanced construction techniques and sustainability in its projects. -The company has consistently ranked among the top global contractors.

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