Welding & Fabrication Shop Foreman

Description

Kalos Services is seeking an experienced Welding & Fabrication Shop Foreman to lead the daily operations of our fabrication shop while remaining actively involved in fabrication and welding. This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who enjoys mentoring others, maintaining high-quality workmanship, and ensuring projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.

The ideal candidate has extensive experience with MIG and Stick welding, fabrication, blueprint reading, and shop operations, along with the leadership skills to supervise and develop a productive team.

Location: Clermont, FL

Schedule: Monday-Friday  8:00 AM-5:00 PM

Employment Type: Full-Time

Compensation: $28.00 - $32.00 hourly

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise the daily activities of shop personnel.
• Schedule and prioritize fabrication work to meet production deadlines.
• Perform hands-on MIG and Stick welding on steel and other materials.
• Fabricate parts, frames, brackets, supports, and custom assemblies from blueprints, shop drawings, or verbal instructions.
• Read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, measurements, and specifications.
• Cut, fit, grind, and prepare materials for welding.
• Ensure quality standards are maintained throughout the fabrication process.
• Perform quality inspections before completed work leaves the shop.
• Train and mentor welders, fabricators, and shop personnel.
• Coordinate with project managers and field teams to ensure projects stay on schedule.
• Monitor inventory of materials, consumables, and shop equipment.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
• Enforce company safety policies and OSHA standards.
• Operate fabrication equipment, grinders, saws, torches, and other shop tools safely and efficiently.

Requirements

• 5+ years of fabrication and welding experience required.
• 2+ years of leadership or supervisory experience preferred.
• Extensive experience with MIG and Stick welding.
• Strong fabrication, fitting, and layout skills.
• Ability to read blueprints, fabrication drawings, and shop sketches.
• Ability to accurately read a tape measure and work from detailed specifications.
• Proficient with fabrication equipment, grinders, saws, torches, and common shop tools.
• Strong attention to detail and workmanship
• Strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to producing high-quality workmanship.
• Reliable transportation and ability to work a consistent Monday–Friday schedule

Why Join Kalos?

• Family-owned company with a reputation for quality craftsmanship
• Monday-Friday schedule with weekends typically off
• Steady, year-round work
• Opportunities for advancement and leadership growth
• Supportive team environment
• Competitive pay based on experience
• Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match

Benefits:

At Kalos, we believe in supporting our employees both at work and in life. That’s why we offer a comprehensive and affordable benefits package designed to meet your health, financial, and personal needs.

Our Benefits Include:

Health Insurance:

• $500 deductible with significant savings—our employees pay 58% less for insurance than the average employer in Florida.
• Direct Primary Care membership for same-day or next-day appointments.
• $0 Copays for Primary Care visits, Diagnostic Medical Imaging, and Mail-Order Pharmacy (250+ brand/specialty medications).
• Access to a Care Concierge Team to help you navigate healthcare, schedule appointments and manage your medical bills.
• $0 copays for Mental Health Counseling.

Dental Insurance:

• Full coverage for preventive care.

Vision Insurance:

• $10 for exams and $25 for lenses.

Additional Perks:

• $10,000 in free life insurance for all employees, with options for additional life and accident insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability coverage.
• 24/7 telemedicine access.
• Free cancer treatment with select providers.
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for personal support.

For more details, visit kalosflorida.healthcare.

Kalos is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing fair and equal employment opportunities to all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

We value diversity and inclusion across our teams and encourage individuals with disabilities to apply. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process, please contact our HR team at [email protected].

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