Fabrication Manager

FERGUSON; Fulton (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a Fabrication Manager in Fulton, MS to coordinate welders and fabricators, supervise welding/fabrication operations, and ensure worker safety. This first-shift role starts at 6:00 a.m.

and requires strong scheduling, QA/QC, and leadership within an ISO 9001 environment. You will work with Project Managers, Sales, Quality Inspectors, and Fabricators to meet customer delivery expectations, maintaining certification standards and 5S+1 improvements.

Qualifications

• 3 years of direct supervisory/management experience as a job site foreman, fab shop supervisor, or project manager.
• 2 years experience in the mechanical contracting or process piping industry strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with welding, fabrication, pipefitting, and schedule planning.
• Knowledge of plastic fusion (PP-R, HDPE) a plus, but not required.
• Hands on experience and training using well-documented QA/QC procedures, implementation of best practices, and non-conformance report documentation.
• Ability to read prints and illustrate detailed knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills.

Responsibilities

• Set the schedule and keep the shop moving; communicate daily expectations to associates.
• Ensure tools and equipment are in good working condition and meet calibration specifications.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and GMPs.
• Work from drawings to create replacement and new parts for repairs or prototypes.
• Supervise fabrication shop personnel and provide technical leadership.
• Utilize software to list, schedule, and quote fabrication projects.
• Maintain scheduling and progress visibility across shops and with customers.
• Train less experienced fabricators and collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Welding & fabrication

Print reading

QA/QC procedures

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Job Posting:

Since 1953, Ferguson has been a source of quality supplies for a variety of industries. Together We Build Better infrastructure, better homes and better businesses. We exist to make our customers’ complex projects simple, successful, and sustainable. We proactively solve problems, adapt and grow to continuously serve our customers, communities and each other. Ferguson, a Fortune 500 company, is proud to provide best-in-class products, service and capabilities across the following industries: Commercial/Mechanical, Facilities Supply, Fire and Fabrication, HVAC, Industrial, Residential Trade, Residential Building and Remodel, Waterworks and Residential Digital Commerce. Ferguson has approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations. Ferguson is a community of proud associates who operate with the shared purpose of building something meaningful. You will build a career that you are proud of, at a company you can believe in.

Ferguson is currently seeking an individual to fill an immediate need for a Fabrication Manager in our Fulton, MS location. This position will coordinate with welders and fabricators on projects, supervising the progress of the welding and fabrication operations, and ensuring the safety of all workers. The Fabrication Manager will work first shift, with a scheduled start time of 6:00 a.m.

Responsibilities:

• Setting the schedule and keeping the shop moving. Associates need to know what is expected of them to get accomplished every day.
• Ensure that all tools and equipment are in good working condition and meet calibration specifications.
• Keep records and maintain orderly environment to align with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures.
• Work from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts in making repairs to metal parts as well as for experimental apparatus or prototype equipment.
• Responsible for supervising and leading the activities of fabrication shop personnel.
• Utilize proprietary software to list, schedule, and quote fabrication projects.
• Maintain scheduling and progress visibility between shops, business groups and with customers.
• Provide both technical leadership and assist in training less expert fabricators.
• Working in a team setting with Project Manager(s), Sales Representatives, Quality Inspector(s), Fabricators, Procurement and other stakeholders to meet customer expectations on delivery of finished fabricated materials.
• This is an ISO 9001 fabrication shop; maintaining good standing with certifications and internal company audits is imperative.
• Departmental ownership of all company safety standards and goals, regularly scheduled 5S+1 video inspections and improvements.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of direct supervisory/management experience as a job site foreman, fab shop supervisor, or project manager
• 2 years experience in the mechanical contracting or process piping industry strongly preferred.
• Familiarity with welding, fabrication, pipefitting, and schedule planning.
• Knowledge of plastic fusion (PP-R, HDPE) a plus, but not required.
• Hands on experience and training using well-documented QA/QC procedures, implementation of best practices, and non-conformance report documentation.
• Ability to read prints and illustrate detailed knowledge of pipe fitting procedures and skills
• Must have good problem-solving abilities
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with individual contributors, teams, peers, and leadership.

At Ferguson, we care for each other. We value our well-being just as much as our hard work. We are committed to a holistic approach towards benefits plans and programs that support the mental, physical and financial well-being of our associates. Our competitive offering not only includes benefits like health, dental, vision, paid time off, life insurance and a 401(k) with a company match, but our associates also enjoy additional meaningful and inclusive enhancements that are adaptable to their diverse situations and needs, including mental health coverage, gender affirming and family building benefits, paid parental leave, associate discounts, community involvement opportunities and more!

Pay Range:

$3,712.50 - $8,167.50

Estimated Ranges displayed are Monthly for Salaried roles OR Hourly for all other roles.

This role is Bonus or Incentive Plan eligible.

Ferguson complies with all wage regulations. The starting wage may be higher in certain locations based on local or state wage requirements.

The Company is an equal opportunity employer as well as a government contractor that shall abide by the requirements of 41 CFR 60-300.5(a), which prohibits discrimination against qualified protected Veterans and the requirements of 41 CFR 60-741.5(A), which prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals on the basis of disability.

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC. is an equal employment employerF/M/Disability/Vet/SexualOrientation/Gender Identity.

Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information