Fabrication Manager - 2nd Shift

Fabrication Manager – La Porte, TX

We are seeking a Fabrication Manager to oversee operations at our Mechanical Fabrications shop within the Brookshire pipe yard, coordinating with welders, ensuring safety, and driving efficiency.

• Operational oversight for our Mechanical Fabrications shop within the Brookshire pipe yard.
• Managing all weld procedures and certifications for manual and semi‑automatic SAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding procedures.
• Collaborating with Business Groups to implement strategy and increase sales in the defined area, including house accounts.
• Implementing and managing STRATUS workflow software.
• Project scheduling for all projects, including LEAN Pull Plan scheduling.
• Ensuring all associates align with corporate safety programs and that safety training is complete and up to date.
• Completing all workplace accident investigations as required by the company’s EH&S policy.
• Identifying safety issues and hazards and notifying the corporate safety officer of conditions that require corrective action.
• Establishing and maintaining long‑term relationships with suppliers and vendors.
• Mentoring associates, promoting career development, boosting morale, and fostering the company culture.
• Balancing performance standards with the cultural intangibles that make the company great.
• Ensuring the locations in the designated area deliver world‑class customer service with every transaction.

• 10+ years of proven experience preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to perform multi‑pass, all‑position fillet and butt welds using SWAW, GMAW, and FCAW.
• Solid understanding of welding codes: AWS, ASME, MIL‑STD, AISC, and ABS.
• Expertise in welding power sources, wire feeders, and welding consumables.
• Knowledge of welding techniques including oxygen‑acetylene, electric arc, and TIG.
• Hands‑on experience and confirmed training on pre‑ and post‑heating, surface hardening, and weld inspections.
• Detailed knowledge of welding processes.
• Ability to lead and motivate individuals and teams.
• Proficiency in operating computers, tablets, and mobile devices.
• Strong communication skills, developing and articulating data/process analysis and alternative solutions.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access).

Pay range: $4,124.70 – $9,075.00 per month (salary) or hourly for other roles. The role is eligible for a bonus or incentive plan. Starting wage may be higher based on local or state wage requirements. Benefits include health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance, 401(k) with company match, mental health coverage, family‑building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, and community involvement opportunities.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer and a government contractor, complying with all applicable regulations. Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Reasonable accommodation information is available upon request.