Fabrication Shop Manager

Automation Personnel Services; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Medical, dental, vision, short-term

Life insurance

40 Hours Service Bonus

6 paid Holidays

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Baytown, Texas seeks an experienced Fabrication Shop Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy shop specializing in structural steel, pipe fabrication, welding, and industrial projects.

You will lead shop personnel, ensuring safety, on-time delivery, and high-quality results while coordinating with engineering, production, purchasing, logistics, and quality control teams.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of fabrication shop experience.
• Experience supervising welders, fitters, fabricators, and shop personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and isometric drawings.
• Experience with production scheduling and workflow management.

Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day fabrication shop operations.
• Supervise shop supervisors, welders, fitters, fabricators, machine operators, and support personnel.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize production to meet customer deadlines.
• Review fabrication drawings, specifications, and work orders for accuracy.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust resources as needed.
• Ensure OSHA safety compliance and quality standards.
• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate project priorities.
• Monitor fabrication quality and ensure work meets customer specs and codes.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, purchasing, logistics, and quality control teams.
• Monitor labor hours, production efficiency, and project costs.
• Train, mentor, and develop shop personnel.

Skills

Leadership

Team supervision

Communication

Problem-solving

Production scheduling

Safety compliance

Reading blueprints

Lean manufacturing

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Education

OSHA 30 certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Production reporting systems

Job description

Fabrication Shop Manager

Automation Personnel Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fabrication Shop Manager to oversee the daily operations of a busy fabrication shop specializing in structural steel, pipe fabrication, welding, and industrial fabrication projects. This position ensures projects are completed safely, on schedule, within budget, and to the highest quality standards while leading shop personnel and maintaining a productive work environment.

Pay Rate

$80,000 –$100,000 depending on experience

Schedule and Hours

Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm

Fabrication Shop Manager Duties and Responsibilities

• Manage all day-to-day fabrication shop operations.
• Supervise shop supervisors, welders, fitters, fabricators, machine operators, and support personnel.
• Plan, schedule, and prioritize production to meet customer deadlines.
• Review fabrication drawings, specifications, and work orders for accuracy.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust resources as needed.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations, company safety policies, and quality standards.
• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate project priorities.
• Monitor fabrication quality and ensure work meets customer specifications and applicable codes.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, purchasing, logistics, and quality control teams.
• Monitor labor hours, production efficiency, and project costs.
• Train, mentor, and develop shop personnel.
• Conduct employee performance evaluations and provide coaching as needed.
• Assist with hiring, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate preventative maintenance.
• Promote continuous improvement initiatives that increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure housekeeping and organization throughout the fabrication facility.

Fabrication Shop Manager Requirements and Qualifications

• 7+ years of fabrication shop experience.
• 3-5+ years of supervisory or management experience in a fabrication or heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and pipe fabrication processes.
• Experience supervising welders, fitters, fabricators, and shop personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and isometric drawings.
• Working knowledge of welding processes including FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW.
• Experience with production scheduling and workflow management.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Computer proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting systems.
• Ability to work under pressure while managing multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience with API, AWS, or AISC fabrication standards.
• Previous experience in heavy industrial, marine, civil, energy, or petrochemical fabrication.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).

Job Type

Full-time, temporary

Benefits

• Weekly Pay
• Medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance
• 40 Hours Service Bonus after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours
• 6 paid Holidays after 1 year of continuous service and 1500 hours

401(k) Retirement Plan

Automation Personnel Services is the only staffing agency specializing in manufacturing and industrial roles that offers 401(k) matching to all eligible contingent and temporary associates.

Bonus Opportunity

We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.

About Automation Personnel Services

Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:

• 11-time consecutive winner of theClearlyRated Best of Staffing Client Award (2016-2026).
• Winner of theClearlyRated Best of Staffing Talent Award (2019-2026).
• Recipient of the Safety Standard of Excellence Award by the American Staffing Association.
• Named one of the Best Staffing Companies to WorkForby CIO Views Magazine.
• Named one of America's Best Temp Staffing Firms by Forbes (2025).
• Consistently ranked among the top U.S. staffing agencies by Staffing Industry Analysts (SIA).

Equal Opportunity Employer

Equal Opportunity Employer