Fabrication Manager

Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.; Fulton (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Life insurance

Job summary

Ferguson Enterprises, LLC in Fulton, MS is seeking a Fabrication Manager to coordinate welders and fabricators on projects, supervise shop operations, and ensure safety and quality. The role works on the first shift with a 6:00 a.m.

start, reporting to the fabrication leadership and collaborating with Project Managers, sales, and procurement. The incumbent will lead scheduling, tool calibration, and 5S+1 improvements while maintaining regulatory compliance and customer delivery expectations.

Qualifications

• 3 years direct supervisory/management experience on job sites or shop floor.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, pipefitting, and schedule planning preferred.
• Familiarity with QA/QC procedures and non-conformance documentation.

Responsibilities

• Set and manage production schedules for fabrication shop.
• Ensure tools and equipment meet calibration specs and are in good condition.
• Supervise fabrication shop personnel and coordinate with stakeholders.
• Read drawings to create parts and prototypes; train fabricators.
• Maintain ISO 9001 compliance and 5S+1 inspections.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Read prints

Problem solving

Interpersonal communication

Team leadership

QA/QC procedures

Tools

Proprietary scheduling software

Job description

Fabrication Manager – Fulton, MS

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.

Company Benefits

• 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 and Incentives

• 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity

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 employer F/M/Disability/Vet/Sexual Orientation/Gender Identity. Equal Employment Opportunity and Reasonable Accommodation Information Ferguson is a project success company providing expertise, solutions and products from infrastructure, plumbing and appliances to HVAC, fire, fabrication and more. With approximately 36,000 associates across 1,700 locations, Ferguson plc serves customers in all 50 states, Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico and the Caribbean.