Fabrication Manager

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced, hands- on Fabrication Manager to oversee the daily operations of our fabrication and manufacturing shop.

We design and manufacture custom industrial finishing equipment, including powder coating systems, paint finishing systems, industrial ovens, washers, booths, ductwork, structural assemblies, and related equipment. Because most of our equipment is custom-built, this position requires someone who can manage changing priorities, understand fabrication drawings, maintain quality standards, create and manage production schedules, and keep multiple projects moving through the shop at the same time.

The Fabrication Manager will be responsible for managing shop personnel, coordinating production priorities, monitoring quality and productivity, developing production schedules, and working closely with our Project Management, Engineering, Purchasing, and Operations teams.

This is not strictly an office management position. The right candidate will be someone who takes ownership of the shop and does not wait for problems to become emergencies. We need a manager who knows what is being built, understands where each project stands, recognizes when the shop is falling behind, and takes action to get production back on track.

Quality is extremely important. The Fabrication Manager is expected to actively inspect the work being produced and make sure poor workmanship does not move to the next stage of production or leave our facility.

The successful candidate will be organized, dependable, mechanically knowledgeable, comfortable using standard business software, and capable of earning the respect of an experienced fabrication team.

• Manage the day-to-day activities of the fabrication and manufacturing shop.
• Supervise welders, fabricators, assemblers, and other shop personnel.
• Create, maintain, and update production schedules based on project deadlines, available manpower, material availability, and shop capacity.
• Assign daily and weekly work priorities based on project schedules and production requirements.
• Coordinate manpower between multiple projects to keep production on schedule.
• Track project progress against production schedules and adjust priorities as needed.
• Identify schedule problems, manpower shortages, material delays, or production bottlenecks before they impact project deadlines.
• Review fabrication drawings and work with Engineering when questions or conflicts arise.
• Ensure completed work meets company quality and workmanship standards.
• Inspect fabricated components and assemblies throughout the manufacturing process.
• Correct quality issues immediately and prevent recurring workmanship problems.
• Hold employees accountable for productivity, attendance, quality, safety, and completion of assigned work.
• Coordinate with Project Managers and Engineering regarding project status, material shortages, fabrication issues, schedule risks, and upcoming production requirements.
• Work with Purchasing and Material Control to ensure required materials are available when needed.
• Assist employees with fabrication questions and determine the best method for completing difficult or unusual assemblies.
• Ensure employees are working from the correct and most current drawings.
• Help organize shop workflow, staging areas, material storage, and completed equipment.
• Monitor tools, welding equipment, fabrication equipment, and other shop resources.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and report repair or replacement needs.
• Enforce company safety procedures and maintain a clean and organized working environment.
• Assist with hiring, training, employee evaluations, disciplinary actions, and development of shop personnel.
• Support overtime and production schedule changes when required to meet customer commitments.
• Participate in production and project scheduling meetings with management.
• Communicate production status, priorities, and schedule changes through Microsoft Outlook, Teams, and other company systems.

• 5+ years previous experience managing or supervising employees in a fabrication, welding, manufacturing, or industrial equipment…