Floor Manager – Metal Fabrication -Gurgaon, Haryana

Jobitus; Gurugram District; On-site; INR 800,000 - 1,200,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobitus is seeking an experienced Metal Fabrication Lead to oversee shop floor operations, metal cutting, welding, and fabrication across large-scale projects in Gurugram. You will lead a team of welders, fabricators, and machine operators, ensuring adherence to drawings, tolerances, and safety standards.

Role focuses on selecting appropriate metals, supervising fabrication, implementing quality controls, and coordinating with engineers and project managers to meet deadlines and customer

Qualifications

• Diploma/ITI/Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or related field preferred.
• 4–5 years in metal fabrication, steel processing, welding, or shop floor ops.
• Welding certification and AWS/ASME certification advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Identify and select metals based on project requirements.
• Understand metal properties, fabrication requirements, and environmental factors.
• Oversee metal cutting, bending, punching, drilling, and other shaping processes.
• Plan and supervise welding activities (MIG, ARC, TIG, SAW) and inspections.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, and project managers.
• Ensure compliance with AWS, ASME, ISO standards and quality controls.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Coordination

Problem-solving

Communication

Quality control

Lean manufacturing

Education

Diploma / ITI / Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, or related technical field

Tools

CAD Software

Job description

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Identify and select appropriate metals and sheet metals including stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, and other alloys based on project requirements.
• Understand metal properties, applications, environmental factors, and fabrication requirements.
• Ensure all metal materials meet project specifications and required quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance on metal selection, fabrication, welding, and installation.

METAL SELECTION AND TECHNICAL EXPERTISE:

• Identify and select appropriate metals and sheet metals including stainless steel, mild steel, aluminum, and other alloys based on project requirements.
• Understand metal properties, applications, environmental factors, and fabrication requirements.
• Ensure all metal materials meet project specifications and required quality standards.
• Provide technical guidance on metal selection, fabrication, welding, and installation.

MEASUREMENT, CUTTING AND SHAPING:

• Accurately measure metal components as per blueprints, engineering drawings, and project specifications.
• Ensure precise dimensions and tolerances during fabrication.
• Operate and supervise metal cutting equipment including laser cutting, plasma cutting, oxy-fuel cutting, saws, and shearing machines.
• Perform and supervise bending, punching, drilling, notching, and other metal shaping processes.
• Optimize cutting patterns and material usage to minimize wastage.

METAL FABRICATION AND WELDING:

• Plan, execute, and supervise metal fabrication and welding activities.
• Handle fabrication of metal structures, frames, partitions, sheet metal components, and other project-specific requirements.
• Supervise MIG, ARC, TIG, and SAW welding operations as applicable.
• Ensure welding activities comply with approved welding procedures, codes, and quality standards.
• Monitor weld quality and troubleshoot welding defects, equipment issues, and fabrication errors.
• Coordinate weld inspections and Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) where required.
• Ensure fabricated products meet engineering drawings, tolerances, and customer requirements.

SHOP FLOOR AND PRODUCTION MANAGEMENT:

• Oversee daily shop floor operations and ensure smooth and efficient workflow.
• Plan, coordinate, and execute metal fabrication and welding projects according to job specifications.
• Supervise steel fabrication, sheet metal processing, and mild steel fabrication activities.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion and delivery of projects.
• Allocate manpower and resources effectively to meet production targets.
• Optimize production processes, material utilization, and workflow.
• Identify production bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Minimize material wastage, rework, and production delays.

TEAM LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION:

• Lead, supervise, train, and mentor welders, fabricators, and machine operators.
• Assign daily tasks and responsibilities to shop floor teams.
• Set performance expectations and monitor team productivity.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide feedback.
• Promote teamwork, efficiency, discipline, and safety on the shop floor.
• Coordinate with engineers, designers, architects, and project managers to meet project and customer requirements.

PROJECT COORDINATION:

• Collaborate with architects, engineers, designers, and project managers for project execution.
• Provide technical inputs during design and planning stages.
• Address technical issues related to metal materials, fabrication, welding, and installation.
• Support on-site installation and integration of fabricated metal components.
• Supervise site teams during installation and ensure proper placement and structural integrity.

QUALITY ASSURANCE AND COMPLIANCE:

• Conduct quality checks on raw materials, fabricated components, and finished products.
• Ensure metalwork complies with project specifications, engineering drawings, tolerances, safety requirements, and applicable standards.
• Implement quality control measures to reduce defects and rework.
• Maintain inspection, compliance, and certification documentation.
• Ensure welding and fabrication processes follow applicable AWS, ASME, ISO, and other relevant standards.
• Ensure compliance with workplace safety and environmental regulations.

TOOLS, EQUIPMENT AND MATERIAL MANAGEMENT:

• Operate and supervise the safe use of cutting, welding, and fabrication machinery.
• Regularly inspect machinery, tools, and equipment to ensure proper functioning.
• Coordinate equipment maintenance, repairs, and replacement requirements.
• Maintain inventory of raw materials, consumables, welding materials, and spare parts.
• Coordinate with suppliers for steel plates, pipes, beams, fasteners, welding consumables, and other materials.
• Ensure availability of required materials to prevent production delays.

SAFETY AND ENVIRONMENTAL COMPLIANCE:

• Ensure strict adherence to shop floor and site safety protocols.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).
• Promote safe working practices among welders, fabricators, and machine operators.
• Ensure responsible handling and disposal of metal waste and other materials.
• Maintain a safe and organized working environment.
• Ensure compliance with applicable workplace safety and environmental regulations.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Diploma / ITI / Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering, Production Engineering, Fabrication, Welding, or a related technical field is preferred.
• Welding or metalworking certification will be an added advantage.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

• 4–5 years of relevant experience in metal fabrication, steel processing, welding, or shop floor operations.
• Experience in large-scale projects such as retail stores, commercial buildings, airport terminals, metro stations, or infrastructure projects is highly preferred.
• Strong hands-on experience in metal fabrication and welding.
• Experience supervising welders, fabricators, and machine operators.
• Experience in shop floor production and process management.

TECHNICAL SKILLS:

• Metal Fabrication
• Steel Fabrication
• Sheet Metal Fabrication
• Mild Steel (MS) Fabrication
• Metal Cutting
• Laser Cutting
• Plasma Cutting
• Oxy-Fuel Cutting
• Shearing
• Metal Bending
• Drilling
• Punching
• Notching
• MIG Welding / GMAW
• ARC Welding / SMAW
• TIG Welding
• SAW / Submerged Arc Welding
• Welding Inspection
• NDT
• Heavy Steel Structures
• Production Planning
• Shop Floor Management
• CAD Software
• Material Management
• Quality Control

KEY KNOWLEDGE:

• Strong understanding of different metals, alloys, and their properties.
• Knowledge of sheet metal fabrication and processing.
• Knowledge of mild steel and heavy steel structures.
• Knowledge of welding processes and applicable welding standards.
• Understanding of engineering drawings, blueprints, dimensions, and tolerances.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and process improvement will be an advantage.

DESIRABLE SKILLS:

• Familiarity with CAD software.
• Strong leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and multitasking abilities.
• Good communication and coordination skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet project deadlines.
• Experience with lean manufacturing and process improvement.

CERTIFICATIONS:

• Welding certification in MIG / TIG / ARC is preferred.
• AWS, ASME, or equivalent certification will be an added advantage.
• Certification in fabrication, machining, or metalworking will be an advantage.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Regular working hours with possibility of extended hours based on project deadlines.
• Work may involve shop floor and project site environments.
• Mandatory use of PPE while working on-site or operating machinery.
• Exposure to loud noise, dust, welding fumes, and heavy machinery.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced production and project environment.