Fabrication Shop Manager
Automation Personnel Services
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Job summary
Automation Personnel Services is seeking an experienced Fabrication Shop Manager to oversee daily operations of a busy shop specializing in structural steel, pipe fabrication, welding, and industrial projects. This role ensures safety, on-time delivery, budget adherence, and high quality while leading shop personnel.
Qualified candidates have 7+ years in fabrication, 3-5+ years of supervision, and strong knowledge of welding processes, drawings, and production scheduling.
Qualifications
- 7+ years of fabrication shop experience.
- 3-5+ years supervisory or management experience in heavy industrial manufacturing.
- Ability to read and interpret fabrication drawings, blueprints, and isometric drawings.
- Experience with welding processes including FCAW, GMAW, SMAW, GTAW.
- 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 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.
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Job Description
Automation Personnel Services is seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Fabrication Shop Managerto 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.
$80,000 - $100,000 depending on experience
Monday-Friday 8:00am-5:00pm
- 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.
- 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).
Full-time, temporary
- 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
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.
4748 East Freeway
Baytown, TX 77521
We are also offering a $50.00 referral bonus. Both employee and referral must stay on assignment for 30 days to receive the payout.
Automation Personnel Services is a highly recognized staffing agency with over 30 years of experience in manufacturing and light-industrial staffing. Our accolades include:
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