Savard Personnel Group is seeking an experienced Shop Foreman to lead fabrication and welding operations for a respected oil & gas fabrication company near Opelousas, LA. This is a temp-to-hire opportunity for a hands-on leader with experience managing fabrication shop personnel, production schedules, and quality standards. Pay
Starting at $30.00/hour DOE (higher pay may be considered for highly qualified candidates)
Weekly pay
Temp-to-hire opportunity
Schedule
Monday – Friday
6:00 AM – 4:30 PM
Hours may vary depending on workload
Some weekends may be required
Job Responsibilities
Supervise and coordinate the daily activities of fabrication shop personnel.
Lead and support welders, fitters, and shop employees to ensure safe and efficient production.
Review fabrication drawings, blueprints, and Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
Assign work based on employee skills, production priorities, and project schedules.
Monitor fabrication and welding operations to ensure quality workmanship and compliance with customer specifications.
Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
Inspect work throughout the fabrication process and address quality concerns as needed.
Maintain production workflow and communicate project status with management.
Enforce company safety policies, housekeeping standards, and PPE requirements.
Mentor and train employees to improve productivity and workmanship.
Qualifications
Previous experience as a Shop Foreman or Fabrication Supervisor required.
Previous experience supervising welders and fabrication personnel.
Knowledge of fabrication processes and welding procedures.
Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and WPS.
Experience managing production schedules and shop workflow.
Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
Oil & gas fabrication or pressure vessel manufacturing experience preferred.