Fabrication Shop Manager – First Shift

FERGUSON; Fulton (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Paid time off

401(k) match

Life insurance

Job summary

Ferguson is seeking a Fabrication Manager in Fulton, MS to coordinate welders and fabricators, supervise welding/fabrication operations, and ensure worker safety. This first-shift role starts at 6:00 a.m.

and requires strong scheduling, QA/QC, and leadership within an ISO 9001 environment. You will work with Project Managers, Sales, Quality Inspectors, and Fabricators to meet customer delivery expectations, maintaining certification standards and 5S+1 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.

Responsibilities

• Set the schedule and keep the shop moving; communicate daily expectations to associates.
• Ensure tools and equipment are in good working condition and meet calibration specifications.
• Maintain records and ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and GMPs.
• Work from drawings to create replacement and new parts for repairs or prototypes.
• Supervise fabrication shop personnel and provide technical leadership.
• Utilize software to list, schedule, and quote fabrication projects.
• Maintain scheduling and progress visibility across shops and with customers.
• Train less experienced fabricators and collaborate with project managers and stakeholders.

Skills

Supervisory leadership

Welding & fabrication

Print reading

QA/QC procedures

Problem solving

Communication skills

Job description

Ferguson is seeking a Fabrication Manager in Fulton, MS to coordinate welders and fabricators, supervise welding/fabrication operations, and ensure worker safety. This first-shift role starts at 6:00 a.m.

and requires strong scheduling, QA/QC, and leadership within an ISO 9001 environment. You will work with Project Managers, Sales, Quality Inspectors, and Fabricators to meet customer delivery expectations, maintaining certification standards and 5S+1 improvements.