Job Description

Overview

GeoStabilization International (GSI), Access Limited, and RoadGuard form a leading infrastructure solutions platform focused on protecting people and strengthening critical infrastructure in North America and New Zealand. GSI specializes in geohazard mitigation, while Access Limited provides steep-slope expertise and RoadGuard offers roadway safety solutions.

Responsibilities

  • Own and maintain AISC Shop Certification compliance and train crew members on shop standards.
  • Lead fabrication operations, supervising and working alongside team members to fabricate and weld components to specification.
  • Read, interpret, and ensure accurate execution of blueprints, technical drawings, shop drawings, and work orders.
  • Operate welding equipment and fabrication machinery; mentor others on various welding techniques and material applications.
  • Measure, cut, bend, and fit metal materials using hand tools, power tools, and machinery.
  • Plan and direct daily work, set production goals, and assign tasks to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
  • Maintain welding equipment, tools, and work area to manufacturer specifications and safety standards.
  • Manage inventory, schedule work, and coordinate with engineering and field teams to meet project timelines.
  • Inspect welds and finished products for quality, accuracy, and compliance with safety, AISC, and project standards.
  • Provide technical mentorship to junior crew members and conduct training on complex fabrication issues.
  • Conduct QA reviews and ensure all work meets specifications before shipping or field installation.
  • Flag and communicate scope changes, quality concerns, or technical challenges to Project Managers.
  • Lead, supervise, and work alongside union crews installing guardrail and related highway safety hardware.
  • Enforce all safety requirements, conduct daily toolbox talks, JHAs, and site safety inspections.
  • Coordinate site setup, traffic control, material staging, and equipment use.
  • Verify proper operation and maintenance of crew equipment.
  • Serve as the on-site point of contact and submit accurate daily reports, timesheets, production logs, and equipment records.
  • Mentor, train, and develop crew members while providing clear direction and constructive feedback.
  • Administer work in accordance with the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

Requirements

  • Minimum 5 years of welding and metal fabrication experience; experience with guardrail, bridge beam, or structural steel fabrication is ideal.
  • Minimum 2 years in a Foreman, Crew Lead, Shop Supervisor, or similar leadership role.
  • Valid driver's license with acceptable driving record.
  • Ability to commit to Monday–Friday work schedule with travel to active project sites.
  • AISC Shop Certification (or ability to obtain).
  • OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 – Construction.
  • ATSSA Traffic Control Supervisor (TCS) or equivalent.
  • Flagger certification.
  • First Aid / CPR certification.
  • Experience with heavy civil or highway construction.
  • Strong ability to lead from the front and mentor junior team members.
  • Deep understanding of welding techniques, fabrication processes, and metalworking.
  • Operational understanding of AISC Shop Certification requirements.
  • Proficiency interpreting technical drawings, shop drawings, and construction plans.
  • Experience operating and overseeing roadway construction and fabrication equipment.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects, coordinate schedules, and meet deadlines.
  • Strong analytical skills to troubleshoot fabrication and field installation challenges.
  • Comfort working under collective bargaining agreements and coordinating with union crews.
  • Ability to use smartphones and tablets for timekeeping and project communication.
  • Ability to regularly stand, walk, bend, twist, climb, and use hands to operate tools and equipment; capacity to lift at least 75 pounds.

Additional Information

  • Work is performed both in a fabrication shop and outdoors adjacent to live traffic in varying weather conditions.
  • Daily travel to active projects throughout service area.
  • Night work and occasional overnight travel may be required depending on project location.

Benefits

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How this job compares in Folsom, NJ

Pay in context

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The local market in Folsom, NJ

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What you'll be running

This posting calls for TIG. TIG (GTAW) uses a non-consumable tungsten electrode with filler added by hand, giving the operator the most control of any process. It is slow, demanding, and the standard for stainless, aluminum, and anything where the bead has to look as good as it holds.

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