Fabrication Shop Lead: Safety, Quality & Productivity

Apache Fabricators; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Fabricators seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee the day-to-day fabrication shop operations in Houston. You will lead welders and fitters, review blueprints and job orders, and ensure compliance with OSHA, API, and ASME safety standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring schedules, mentoring staff, collaborating with QC and Engineering, and tracking labor. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience in fabrication, pipe mill, or heavy manufacturing.
• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes (fitting, welding SMAW/GMAW/FCAW, cutting, finishing).
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and technical drawings.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Proven track record of enforcing safety and quality standards.
• Familiarity with API/ASME codes and fabrication tolerances preferred.
• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the fabrication shop to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met.
• Lead and coordinate the work of welders, fitters, and other fabrication personnel.
• Review blueprints, specifications, and job orders to determine work assignments and material requirements.
• Ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory safety standards (OSHA, API, ASME).
• Monitor production schedules and adjust to meet deadlines.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate employees to build a skilled and motivated workforce.
• Collaborate with Quality Control and Engineering to address nonconformance and implement corrective actions.
• Maintain accurate production and performance records, including shift reports and labor tracking.
• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Assist with workforce planning, hiring recommendations, and disciplinary actions when necessary.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Fabrication processes

Blueprints and drawings

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Safety and quality enforcement

Reading P&IDs

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical certification or associate degree

Job description

Apache Fabricators seeks an experienced supervisor to oversee the day-to-day fabrication shop operations in Houston. You will lead welders and fitters, review blueprints and job orders, and ensure compliance with OSHA, API, and ASME safety standards.

Responsibilities include monitoring schedules, mentoring staff, collaborating with QC and Engineering, and tracking labor. This role emphasizes safety, quality, and productivity in a fast-paced environment.