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Shop Foreman

The Shop Foreman assists the Branch Manager in overseeing daily fabrication shop operations, ensuring safe and efficient workflows, and meeting production quality and quantity standards. They are responsible for supervising staff, managing work schedules, maintaining equipment, and performing quality inspections on finished materials.

  • On-site
  • Saint John, NB
  • Posted Aug 6, 2026
  • 1 position

Job summary

Nucor Rebar Fabrication is North America’s leading fabricator, installer and distributor of concrete reinforcing steel and related products. Nucor Rebar Fabrication provides local service from rebar fabrication shops across North America. Each location is equipped with state-of-the-art fabrication equipment, however, it is OUR TEAM that makes the difference; driving our success with their knowledge, experience and know-how to get your job done. At Nucor Rebar Fabrication we respect, believe and invest in our people, who in turn deliver the highest level in service to our customers. Purpose: Assist the Branch Manager in carrying out the functions of the fabrication shop. Ensure safe and efficient work flow by supervising shop staff and overseeing production in accordance with company policy, customer demands, and local, state and federal regulations. Primary Duties and Responsibilities Demonstrate leadership consistent with Nucor Rebar Fabrication’s vision and values. Ensure that established safety policies, rules and regulations, and procedures are followed. Responsible for all processes, equipment, employees, safety and housekeeping of the area, and meeting production quality and quantity standards in the designated functional area. May have assistance from Rebar Fabricator Lead. Supervise all personnel and operations on designated shift(s) and/or areas. Oversee daily work assignments, and work schedules so that the most efficient use is made of all resources and equipment. May have assistance from Rebar Fabricator Lead. Troubleshoot production problems encountered by workers to minimize delays and ensure equipment operates safely and efficiently. Oversee maintenance on shop equipment in the designated functional area to minimize downtime and ensure equipment operates as safely as possible. Perform quality inspections of completed work to ensure the correct quantity of correctly fabricated and correctly tagged material is shipped to the proper customer’s destination. Assist in the evaluation of employees so that appropriate compensation can be made to employees based on merit. Perform various jobs such as operation of shears, benders, cranes, forklifts, etc. to ensure shift work is completed efficiently and on time. Perform other duties as requested by the Branch Manager Minimum Qualifications and Education Requirements High school diploma or equivalent Must be familiar with and adhere to shop safety policies and procedures Proficient in the use of computers At least five years’ experience in a rebar shop or manufacturing setting or equivalent Two years previous supervisor experience in a manufacturing setting or equivalent Ability to operate all shop equipment Skilled in communication, supervision, planning and human relations Basic knowledge of business, labor relations, and industrial regulations Preferred Qualifications and Education Requirements Working knowledge of Microsoft Office Health and Safety Certification Special Demands Extended hours may be required during peak production Occasional travel may be necessary Must maintain confidentiality of personnel records and sensitive business information Must be able to work any shift Physical Demands Some heavy lifting may be necessary Working conditions can be noisy, dusty, hot, cold Nucor Rebar Fabrication is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Nucor Rebar Fabrication is committed to providing accommodations for applicants with disabilities; please contact us if you require accommodation during the recruitment process.

What you’ll do

The Shop Foreman assists the Branch Manager in overseeing daily fabrication shop operations, ensuring safe and efficient workflows, and meeting production quality and quantity standards. They are responsible for supervising staff, managing work schedules, maintaining equipment, and performing quality inspections on finished materials.

Requirements

Candidates must have at least five years of experience in a rebar shop or manufacturing setting, along with two years of previous supervisory experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required, as well as proficiency in computer use and the ability to operate various shop equipment.

Listed skills

  • LeadershipPreferred
  • Forklift operationPreferred
  • CommunicationPreferred

Other relevant skills

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  • Shop supervision
  • Production management
  • Safety compliance
  • Equipment maintenance
  • Quality inspection
  • Leadership
  • Communication
  • Planning
  • Human relations
  • Computer proficiency
  • Rebar fabrication
  • Troubleshooting
  • Forklift operation
  • Crane operation
  • Industrial regulations
  • Labor relations
  • Supervision
  • Workflow Management
  • Lifting Ability
  • Rebar
  • Shift Work
  • Housekeeping
  • Confidentiality
  • Human Relations Movement
  • Labor Relations
  • Microsoft Office
  • Operations
  • Troubleshooting (Problem Solving)

Job areas

  • Manufacturing
  • Construction
  • Management & Leadership
  • Trades
  • Shop Foreman
  • Maintenance Supervisor
  • Mechanical Engineering Technicians
  • First-Line Supervisors of Mechanics, Installers, and Repairers

Additional details

Minimum education
High school
Minimum experience
5+ years
Posting language
English
Working hours
40 hours per week