Fabrication Manager

Talentify; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading construction services company is seeking a Fabrication Manager in Calgary, AB. The role involves overseeing daily operations in the fabrication and welding department, ensuring quality and safety standards, and managing workflow to meet production targets. Candidates should have over 5 years of experience in fabrication, strong management skills, and familiarity with Continuous Improvement methodologies. The position offers competitive pay of $120,000.00 - $125,000.00/hr, alongside comprehensive benefits and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Extended health care plan

Three weeks of vacation

Group RRSP

Group Life Insurance

Paid safety orientations

Qualifications

• 5+ years in high-volume fabrication or manufacturing.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Welding or pipefitting tickets are an asset.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations within the fabrication and welding department.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Meet production targets and deliver projects on time.

Skills

High-volume fabrication experience

Leadership experience

Management skills

Familiarity with OH&S standards

Experience with LEM reporting/scheduling tools

Continuous Improvement methodologies

Mechanically inclined

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Fabrication Manager

Job Description: The Fabrication Manager is responsible for leading all daily operations within the fabrication and welding department. This role ensures the team adheres to the highest standards of quality and safety, meets production targets, and delivers projects on time. The manager will manage workflow, optimize resources, and lead continuous improvement initiatives to drive operational excellence.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee daily operations within the fabrication and welding department.
• Ensure adherence to quality and safety standards.
• Meet production targets and deliver projects on time.
• Manage workflow and optimize resources.
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance operational excellence.

Essential Skills

• 5+ years in high-volume fabrication or manufacturing.
• 3+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong management skills.
• Familiarity with OH&S standards.
• Experience with LEM (Labour, Equipment, Materials) reporting/scheduling tools.
• Strong experience in Continuous Improvement (CI) methodologies.
• Mechanically inclined.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Welding or pipefitting tickets are an asset but not required.
• Deep technical expertise in welding as a Subject Matter Expert (welder, welding technologist, or similar).

Why Work Here?

Join a company that offers competitive compensation and a Total Rewards Program, including an extended health care plan covering medical, dental, vision, and mental health services. Enjoy three weeks of vacation annually, along with a Group RRSP and Group Life - AD&D - Critical Illness Insurance. Benefit from paid safety orientations and a great company culture with opportunities for growth and recognition of achievements.

Work Environment

Based in Calgary with projects across Western Canada, the company has been a leader in providing quality construction services to the oil and gas industry since 1969. The work environment is dynamic and offers opportunities for growth in areas such as turn-key new construction, maintenance, prefabrication, and modular construction services.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract position based out of Calgary, AB.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $120,000.00 - $125,000.00/hr.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Calgary, AB.

Equal Opportunity Employer: The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.