Shop Superintendent

Job Title: Pipe Fabrication Shop Superintendent

Location: Duncan, SC (Onsite)

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Pipe Fabrication Shop Superintendent to lead and oversee daily pipe fabrication operations. The Pipe Fabrication Shop Superintendent is responsible for executing and overseeing all plans and activities established by the Production Manager and Project Managers. This role provides leadership and direction to supervisors and production personnel while maintaining clear communication between management and shop employees.

The Superintendent is accountable for ensuring that all safety, quality, productivity, and schedule objectives are achieved daily. This position will oversee shop operations, workforce performance, production planning, quality compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives to support the safe, eficient, and profitable fabrication of piping systems.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Workforce Management

• Work with management to formulate and execute all operational
• Establish clear communication between upper management, supervisors, and production
• Direct personnel toward maximum performance while fostering accountability, teamwork, and professional
• Monitor and guide supervisors to ensure performance is eficient and
• Supervise, coach, and evaluate production
• Resolve operational and personnel issues in a timely and professional
• Report production status, manpower utilization, quality concerns, and operational performance to upper

Production & Schedule Execution

• Organize and execute all plans established by the Production
• Maintain the proper flow of work throughout the fabrication process to meet customer requirements and scheduled
• Monitor labor, equipment, and resources to maximize productivity and
• Analyze production challenges and make decisions that increase output while minimizing financial and operational
• Monitor daily labor hours and ensure accurate time charging to
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, procurement, and project management teams to achieve production

Quality Assurance

• Ensure fabrication activities comply with customer specifications, drawings, codes, and Quality Manual
• Ensure output consistently meets company and client quality
• Support inspection activities and corrective action
• Verify fabrication work meets all required quality expectations before

Safety & Compliance

• Promote and maintain a strong safety culture throughout the fabrication
• Ensure all company safety procedures, policies, and regulatory requirements are
• Monitor toolbox talks, STA ‘s and safety
• Ensure employees are properly trained and equipped to perform their work
• Investigate incidents and implement corrective actions as

Continuous Improvement

• Research, plan, and develop automated fabrication processes and workflow
• Develop and implement new processes to improve production eficiency, quality, and
• Identify bottlenecks and opportunities for operational
• Support equipment utilization, maintenance planning, and process optimization

Materials & Resource Management

• Monitor shop consumables and production
• Order welding consumables, fabrication supplies, and specialized materials as
• Coordinate with purchasing and inventory personnel to ensure uninterrupted workflow.

Experience Requirements

• Minimum 5+ years of experience in pipe fabrication, welding, or industrial
• Minimum 5+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Experience managing production schedules, manpower, safety, quality, and operational
• Experience with ASME piping fabrication, industrial piping systems, structural and Module fabrication

Professional Attributes

• Hands-on leader with strong execution
• Results-oriented with a focus on safety, quality, and
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to continuous
• Ability to build and maintain positive working relationships across all levels of the
• Dedicated to fostering a culture of accountability, teamwork, and operational

Benefits

• Competitive salary and performance-based
• Health, dental, and vision
• 401(k) with company
• Paid time of and company
• Career growth and professional development

This role is critical to ensure the safe, eficient, and high-quality operation of the pipe fabrication facility while delivering projects on sched