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Shop Foreman / Welder presso B&T Fencing

B&T Fencing · Foley, Stati Uniti d'America · Onsite

41.600,00 USD  -  62.400,00 USD

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Title: Shop Foreman / Welder

Classification: Non-Exempt

Reports to: Branch Manager / Production Manager 

Last Updated: 08/28/2025

Summary / Objective

The Shop Foreman is responsible for managing workflow, maintaining equipment, supporting the field crews with materials and fabricated parts, and ensuring safety and quality standards are met. While extensive welding experience is not required, a working knowledge of welding and fabrication techniques is essential.

Essential Functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

  • Supervise and coordinate daily activities in the shop, including open/close, fabrication, repairs, inventory management, and equipment maintenance.
  • Provide leadership and direction to shop staff, ensuring work is completed safely, efficiently, and to company standards.
  • Receive, offload, and organize incoming materials in the warehouse and yard; maintain accurate inventory levels.
  • Perform basic welding and fabrication tasks as needed to support projects.
  • Ensure equipment, tools, and vehicles are maintained in good working order.
  • Track shop supplies and communicate material needs to management.
  • Assist field crews by preparing and loading materials, equipment, and fabricated items.
  • Support installation crews in the field as needed, including hands-on fence installation when required.
  • Maintain a clean, safe, and organized shop, yard, and warehouse environment in compliance with OSHA and company safety standards.
  • Train and mentor new shop team members.
  • Communicate effectively with project managers, sales staff, and field crews to ensure deadlines and quality expectations are met.

Competencies

  • Detail-Oriented
  • Time Management
  • Team Collaboration
  • Problem Solving/Analytical Skills
  • Decision Making Skills
  • Strong Communication

Supervisory Responsibility
This position does not directly supervise employees in an HR capacity but provides leadership, training, and direction to shop staff and influences the work of others.

Work Environment
This position operates primarily in a shop and yard environment with frequent exposure to outdoor weather conditions. This role is often exposed to elements such as extreme heat, cold, rain, snow, sleet, and ice. The noise level can be loud. Standard office equipment (computers, phones, printers) may be used for documentation and communication.

Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk, hear, stand, walk, climb, stoop, bend, kneel, or crouch – sometimes in difficult terrain. The employee is frequently required to sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to and possibly exceed 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision.

Position Type/Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time position, generally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. This position may require long hours, evenings, or weekends as job duties demand.

Travel
This position requires travel to and from job sites daily and may require occasional overnight/out-of-town travel.

Required Education and Experience

  1. Previous experience in a shop or warehouse setting preferred.
  2. Basic welding and fabrication skills (MIG, stick, or flux core) required; advanced skills a plus but not necessary.
  3. Strong mechanical aptitude and troubleshooting ability.
  4. Experience in fencing, construction, or related industries preferred but not required.
  5. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, diagrams, and work orders.
  6. Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.

EEO Statement 
B&T Fencing is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to fostering an inclusive environment where all employees feel valued and respected. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, Veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic. All employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We comply with all applicable laws regarding nondiscrimination in employment and will provide reasonable accommodations for disabilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Other Duties
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice. 

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