Sheet Metal Shop Foreman

Advanced Metal Products, Inc. • Full-time • North Highlands, California, United States • $30 - $40 / hour • 4d ago

Job Overview

We are a well-established architectural sheet metal fabrication company specializing in custom architectural metal products, including wall systems, roofing, fascia, soffits, glazing components, and other exterior and interior architectural elements. We are seeking an experienced Sheet Metal Shop Foreman to lead our shop operations. This is a working supervisor role — you will actively fabricate and produce parts while overseeing the team to ensure high-quality, on-time delivery in a fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

Hands-on fabrication of architectural sheet metal components using power folders, CNC press brakes, shears, and other machinery.
Lead and supervise daily shop activities for a team of fabricators, assigning work, monitoring progress, and ensuring production schedules and quality standards are met.
Read and interpret architectural drawings, blueprints, specifications, and shop drawings to determine materials, sequences, and fabrication methods.
Oversee the production of custom architectural products such as glazing systems, curtain wall components, metal panels, coping, flashing, and other specialty items.
Perform quality inspections throughout the fabrication process to ensure parts meet high tolerances and architectural specifications.
Enforce safety protocols, conduct safety meetings, and maintain a clean, organized, and safe shop environment.
Train, mentor, and develop team members on advanced sheet metal techniques, equipment operation, and best practices.
Manage shop resources, including material inventory, tool maintenance, and equipment upkeep (CNC press brakes, power folders, etc.).
Collaborate with project managers, estimators, and installation teams to resolve issues and optimize workflows.
Track labor, materials, and job costs while identifying opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.

Requirements

5+ years of progressive experience in architectural sheet metal fabrication, with at least 2–3 years in a lead or foreman role.
Strong proficiency operating CNC press brakes, power folders, and other sheet metal machinery.
Expert ability to read and interpret complex architectural drawings and specifications.
Solid background in welding, layout, forming, and finishing architectural metals (aluminum, stainless, copper, etc.).
Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to work hands-on while guiding a team.
Commitment to quality, safety, and meeting tight project deadlines.
Physical ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in a shop environment.
Valid driver’s license preferred.

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