Fabrication Manager

Location: Great Falls, Montana

Wage: $29.00 – $32.00 per hour

Generous Sign-On Bonus & Relocation Package

Foremen may occasionally be required to drive to another location; therefore, a valid driver’s license is necessary.

Overview: ADF International, a North American leader in the design, engineering, fabrication, and installation of complex steel structures and modular construction, is seeking a Fabrication Foreman for our steel fabrication plant in Great Falls, Montana. We are looking for candidates with strong leadership skills, relevant fabrication, and production experience within the steel fabrication and construction industry.

Why ADF?

• Competitive wage ranging from $29.00-$32.00/hour
• Additional $1.00/hour night shift differential
• Eligible for attendance incentives
• 401(k) matching up to 5%
• 100% Employer Paid Insurance Premium Options for medical and dental
• Employer Paid Protective Equipment and consumables
• Eight (8) paid holidays
• Paid Time Off
• Relocation assistance
• Sign-On bonus

This position requires significant physical stamina and the ability to perform demanding tasks for extended periods as an essential part of the job.

Responsibilities:

• Report to the Production Manager.
• Oversee production for seven or more fabrication stations.
• Plan, coordinate, and monitor daily work activities, fabrication progress, and resources needed to meet the production schedule and timelines.
• Ensure the quality of work produced by your section.
• Conduct regular inspections to check for deviations from ADF-established quality standards.
• Provide new employee orientations, and inform, train, and promote safe work methods and environments.
• Ensure safety rules and regulations are followed.
• Meet with your team regularly to provide guidance, updates, and changes in schedule or methods.
• Investigate incidents within your section and complete necessary reports.
• Enforce disciplinary actions when appropriate.
• Perform scheduled performance appraisals.
• Manage timekeeping for your team.
• Direct the flow of materials, log locations and completions.
• Report and coordinate equipment repairs and inspections.
• Perform other related duties or special projects as needed.

Requirements:

• Leadership:
• Lead by example and communicate clear instructions.
• Identify and solve problems independently or with resources.
• Track and manage all details in the crew’s work area.
• Experience: Minimum of 5 years in supervision and planning, demonstrating comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Certifications: Industry certifications such as AWS (American Welding Society) and CWB (Canadian Welding Bureau) are preferred.
• Technical Skills:
• Proficiency in welding techniques, including FCAW and MCAW.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints.
• Expertise in structural steel fitting.
• Management Skills:
• Strong ability to manage team output and ensure quality.
• Operational knowledge of material handling, including rigging jigs and overhead cranes.
• Effective communication skills with both managers and subordinates.
• Other:
• Ability to learn and adapt quickly.
• Willingness and ability to relocate to Great Falls, MT.

Why Join Us:

• Work with a supportive and dynamic team
• Contribute to exciting and diverse projects
• Enjoy a positive work culture

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $29.00 - $32.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• Night shift

Application Question(s):

• What is your experience with codes of standards for AISC, AWS, and CWB?
• Do you have 5 years of supervision and planning experience with comparable knowledge, skills, and abilities with heavy structural steel?

Ability to Relocate:

• Great Falls, MT 59404: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location: In person