Fabrication Shop Manager

Automation Personnel Services; Baytown (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly Pay

Health benefits (medical, dental, vis​

401(k) with match

Paid holidays

Job summary

Automation Personnel Services in Baytown, TX is seeking a Fabrication Shop Manager to lead day-to-day operations for a heavy industrial fabrication environment.

You will supervise welders, fitters, fabricators and shop personnel, plan production schedules, review drawings, and coordinate resources to meet customer deadlines while upholding safety and quality standards.

Qualifications

• 7+ years fabrication shop experience.
• 3-5+ years supervisory/management in fabrication/heavy industrial environment.
• Strong knowledge of structural steel and pipe fabrication processes.
• Experience supervising welders, fitters, fabricators and shop personnel.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, blueprints, and isometric drawings.
• Experience with FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, and GTAW welding processes.
• Experience with production scheduling and workflow management.
• Lean Manufacturing or Continuous Improvement experience.
• OSHA 30 certification (preferred).

Responsibilities

• Manage 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, specs and work orders for accuracy.
• Coordinate labor, equipment, and materials to maximize productivity.
• Monitor production schedules and adjust resources as needed.
• Ensure OSHA compliance, safety policies, and quality standards.
• Conduct daily production meetings and communicate project priorities.
• Monitor fabrication quality and ensure work meets specs and codes.
• Coordinate with engineering, project management, purchasing, logistics, and quality control.
• Monitor labor hours, production efficiency, and project costs.
• Train, mentor, and develop shop personnel.
• Conduct employee evaluations and provide coaching.
• Assist with hiring, disciplinary actions, and workforce planning.
• Maintain equipment and coordinate preventative maintenance.
• Promote continuous improvement to increase efficiency and reduce waste.
• Ensure housekeeping and organization in the facility.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem solving

Reading blueprints

Reading drawings

MS Office

Tools

MS Office

Job description

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 eligiblecontingent and temporary associates.

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

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