What are the responsibilities and job description for the Steel - Shop Fabrication Lead position at RNGD?
About the Company
RNGD (a Palmisano Company) is a rapidly scaling organization emerging as a nationally recognized leader in construction through our unique Renegade mindset focused on innovation, creativity, and culture. The team is made up of a highly engaged group of seasoned professionals and emerging leaders. We are creators who believe that what we build drives the growth of our cities and that to fulfill our mission, we must constantly challenge the old way of doing things. Headquartered in New Orleans, Louisiana, we thrive on building communities, building teams, building leaders, and growing the business throughout the Southeast region with additional teams currently in Nashville and Huntsville.
About RNGD Steel
RNGD Steel, a proud subsidiary of RNGD, LLC, stands as an up-and-coming, industry-leading, AISC-certified steel fabricator and erector known for its collaborative approach to structural and miscellaneous steel projects of all sizes. The company leverages advanced fabrication techniques, strong leadership growth, and a culture of continuous improvement to consistently deliver precision, safety, and operational excellence. With a focus on exceeding rigorous industry standards, RNGD Steel drives for transformative growth and efficiency across every project it undertakes.
About this role
The Steel Shop Fabrication Lead is the driving force behind our steel fabrication operations. This role involves leading and supervising a team of skilled tradespeople to ensure that steel fabrication, assembly, and installation tasks are executed with precision, efficiency, and safety. You will be hands-on in the shop, setting schedules, overseeing quality control, and collaborating with both internal teams and external partners to keep projects moving smoothly.
Primary Responsibilities
- Task Coordination: Develop daily work schedules and assign tasks to ensure all steel fabrication projects progress on time and meet quality standards.
- Quality Oversight: Monitor production processes and enforce quality control measures to ensure that all steel work adheres to established specifications and standards.
- Team Leadership: Mentor, train, and support the shop team; provide regular feedback and performance assessments to drive continuous improvement.
- Safety Compliance: Champion a safe work environment by enforcing shop safety protocols, identifying potential hazards, and implementing corrective actions promptly.
- Collaboration: Work in close coordination with subcontractors, vendors, and project managers to optimize workflows and resolve operational issues efficiently.
- Process Improvement: Encourage innovation by adopting new technologies and best practices that enhance productivity and overall shop performance.
Qualifications
- Education: High School Diploma or equivalent is required; additional technical training or certification in welding, metal fabrication, or related fields is preferred.
- Experience: At least 5 years of hands-on experience in a steel fabrication environment or a similar industrial setting.
- Technical Proficiency: Strong familiarity with reading blueprints, operating fabrication machinery, and using shop management software (e.g., ERP systems or fabrication tracking tools).
- Practical Skills: Demonstrated expertise in metal cutting, welding, assembly, and quality control within a busy production environment.
Core Competencies
- Leadership & Mentoring: Proven ability to lead by example, motivate team members, and foster a collaborative work culture.
- Organizational Skills: Strong planning skills with a methodical approach to managing multiple projects and daily tasks.
- Communication: Excellent verbal and written communication skills to ensure clarity of instructions and effective teamwork.
- Problem Solving: Quick-thinking and proactive in addressing operational challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to workflows.
- Technological Adaptability: Eagerness to learn and implement new technologies and tools that drive operational efficiencies.
- Core Values: Exemplifies RNGD's core values: Renegade Mentality, Sweep Floors, Build Together, Honor Promises.
RNGD is an equal employment opportunity employer.
