Fabrication Supervisor - Houston, TX
- Compensation
- Not disclosed
- Location
- Houston, TX, us
- Work setup
- Not specified
- Seniority
- Not specified
- Employment
- Not specified
- Experience
- 5+ years
- Category
- Not specified
- Posted
Skills
Nice to have
- Experience leading fabrication, welding, structural steel, heavy equipment, or industrial manufacturing operations.
- Strong leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop hourly production personnel.
- Thorough understanding of welding processes, fabrication methods, and structural assembly techniques.
- Working knowledge of AWS D14.1 welding requirements and quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, weld symbols, inspection reports, and engineering documentation.
- Experience with dimensional inspection, alignment verification, and structural tolerance control.
- Strong problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
- Crane manufacturing, structural steel fabrication, bridge construction, heavy equipment, or similar experience preferred.
Full description
Fabrication SupervisorCrane Structural FabricationLocation: Houston, Texas
Company: Konecranes
Position Summary
Konecranes is seeking a hands-on Fabrication Supervisor to lead fabrication personnel responsible for the manufacturing of custom-engineered crane structures, including bridge girders, end trucks, trolley frames, platforms, walkways, machinery structures, and other welded assemblies used in overhead and gantry crane systems.
The Fabrication Foreman is responsible for the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all fabrication activities, including material preparation, fit-up, welding, dimensional verification, and structural assembly. This position provides direct leadership to fabrication employees and is accountable for safety, productivity, quality, schedule adherence, and workmanship.
Success in this role requires a visible leader who actively engages on the shop floor, promotes accountability, and ensures all fabricated structures meet engineering requirements, dimensional tolerances, and applicable welding standards, including AWS D14.1. The ideal candidate understands that crane manufacturing demands exceptional precision, weld quality, and structural integrity to ensure safe and reliable operation in the field.
Key ResponsibilitiesLeadership & Team Development
- Lead and direct welders, fitters, fabricators, and production personnel.
- Establish clear performance expectations and hold employees accountable for safety, quality, productivity, and attendance.
- Promote a culture of craftsmanship, ownership, discipline, and continuous improvement.
- Provide coaching, training, and development opportunities for fabrication employees.
- Support employee development and succession planning within the department.
- Foster teamwork and collaboration between Fabrication, Engineering, Quality, Planning, and Assembly teams.
- Maintain a visible presence on the shop floor and actively support daily operations.
Fabrication Operations
- Oversee fabrication, fit-up, welding, grinding, structural assembly, and material handling activities.
- Coordinate manpower, equipment, and resources to meet production schedules and customer delivery commitments.
- Monitor workflow and remove obstacles impacting productivity and throughput.
- Ensure fabrication processes are executed in accordance with approved drawings, work instructions, and welding procedures.
- Manage daily production priorities and communicate progress, risks, and resource needs to management.
- Drive labor efficiency while maintaining quality and safety expectations.
- Coordinate with engineering and quality personnel to resolve fabrication issues and drawing discrepancies.