Beam and Column Production Foreman
jgm usaCoatesville (PA)
About the role
Job Description: Are You the Leader Who Keeps Steel Moving?
Location:
Coatesville, PA
We’re Hiring Two Production Leaders JGM needs two foremen to run day-to-day operations in our structural steel fabrication shop, focused on AWS D1.1 beam and column work.
Your mission:
coordinate people, processes, and equipment so work is safe, staged, and on schedule.
Schedule Mon–Fri: 5:00 AM–3:30 PM
Every other two-week cycle: Mon–Fri, 5:00 AM–5:30 PM
This alternating extended schedule is expected through at least December
Optional Saturdays available weekly
Is This You?
Do you thrive leading machine operators, welders, fitters, and material handlers toward shared goals?
Can you balance workflow across departments to prevent bottlenecks?
Are you comfortable stepping in to troubleshoot equipment and process issues?
Do safety and quality come first for you—always?
Can you coach newer team members while keeping production targets in sight?
Do you communicate clearly with leadership throughout the shift?
Core Responsibilities:
Assign tasks and direct daily production
Coordinate interdepartmental workflow and staging
Track output against goals and deadlines
Supportequipment/operationaltroubleshooting
Reinforce shop safety and quality standards
Develop team members through coaching and feedback
Maintain ongoing communication with shop leadership
Qualifications:
3–7 years in manufacturing, fabrication, or industrial environments
3+ years in structural steel fabrication
Beam/column or heavy structural experience preferred
Prior crew leadership on a production floor
Strong organization, communication, and problem-solving
Ability to read fabrication drawings and work instructions
Hands-on leader with a team-first mindset
Technical StrengthsCNC machinery: installation, setup/changeover, troubleshooting
Lean manufacturing practices
Heavy material handling, rigging, overhead crane
AWS D1.1 code familiarity
Blueprint and fabrication drawing literacy; welding symbols
Manufacturing operations; production supervision and scheduling
Workflow management; quality control/inspection
Industrial safety
Structural steel fabrication and welding
Tools and Systems You’ll Work AroundMIG welders (GMAW) and FCAW equipment
CNC plasma cutters
Beam drill line and CNC beam line
Band saws and general welding equipment
Overhead cranes and material handling systems
What You’ll Gain Consistent overtime
Medical, Dental, Vision, and 401(k) with company match
PTO and paid holidays
Paid training and advancement
Steady, year-round work
Pathways to higher-level leadership
Team-first culture with strong shop leadership
Daily snack and drink card
Bring your leadership to JGM and help us deliver quality steel on time, every time.
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