Structural Steel Fabrication Superintendent

Location: Gallaway, TN
Job Type: Direct Hire
Starting Salary: $80,000/year — higher depending on experience

Position Overview

Seeking an experienced structural steel fabrication leader to oversee daily production across two nearby facilities and multiple shifts. This position provides hands-on leadership to shop supervisors while maintaining focus on safety, quality, production efficiency, equipment, staffing, and delivery schedules.

The ideal candidate has extensive structural steel experience and a strong understanding of AISC and AWS standards, coating requirements, fabrication processes, and industrial safety practices.

Key Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day fabrication activities across two facilities.
• Lead production supervisors and coordinate work across multiple shifts.
• Oversee safety, quality, productivity, equipment, facility maintenance, and production schedules.
• Monitor fabrication projects from production through shipping and ensure delivery commitments are met.
• Provide hands-on leadership, coaching, workforce development, and performance guidance.
• Support recruiting, retention, succession planning, and employee development initiatives.
• Identify production challenges and opportunities for process improvement.
• Coordinate activities between multiple departments and ensure efficient workflow.
• Manage priorities across complex and heavy structural steel fabrication projects.
• Support scheduling, staffing decisions, disciplinary actions, and other operational needs.
• Maintain compliance with applicable safety, quality, and fabrication standards.

Departments

Experience overseeing multiple fabrication functions, including:

• Receiving & Inventory
• CNC Processing
• Structural Steel Fabrication & Welding
• Painting/Coatings
• Shipping

Requirements

• 7+ years of structural steel fabrication experience.
• 5+ years of leadership experience in fabrication, manufacturing, or production.
• Strong knowledge of AWS D1.1; CWI certification is preferred but not required.
• Experience working in an AISC-certified fabrication environment.
• Experience managing large, heavy, or complex steel fabrication projects.
• Working knowledge of SSPC and ASTM coating requirements.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication operations, workflows, and production practices.
• Experience leading multiple departments and production teams.
• Excellent leadership, communication, organization, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to anticipate production issues and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• Monthly shop productivity bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• PTO and paid holidays
• Relocation assistance
• Monthly cellular plan reimbursement