Fabrication & Welding Operations Manager

Underwater Mechanix UMX; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9 paid holidays

Vacation, Sick and Bereavement pay

PPE provided: Boots, Vest, Hard Hat, 1

Employer pays 75% of premiums after 60

Medical

Dental

Vision

401k + match up to 3%

Life Insurance $25,000

Job summary

Underwater Mechanix UMX in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Fabrication and Welding Manager to lead the shop, supervise personnel, and ensure fabrication and welding projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards.

You will interpret drawings, coordinate workloads with Project Managers, manage materials and equipment, and develop employees while driving shop process improvements to meet schedules.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills with experience supervising and coaching.
• Ability to develop three-week look-ahead schedules and plan staffing, materials, and equipment.
• Experience in project planning, budgeting, cost tracking, and approving employee hours.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and general computer skills.
• Experience overseeing fabrication, welding, and structural steel assembly.
• Knowledge of SMAW, FCAW welding processes and qualification requirements.
• Ability to interpret drawings and direct fabrication and layout activities.
• Knowledge of shop equipment, quality control, maintenance, and safe work practices; pipe fitting a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead fabrication and welding operations, set safety, quality, and productivity priorities.
• Review project requirements and coordinate shop schedules with Project Managers and Operations Management.
• Guide blueprint interpretation, layout, fabrication, fitting, and welding; resolve technical questions before work proceeds.
• Assign tasks based on qualifications, monitor progress, and adjust staffing and schedules.
• Approve employee hours, verify project and task coding, and coordinate overtime.
• Track labor, material, consumable, and equipment costs; report potential overruns and implement corrections.
• Verify materials and workmanship meet project requirements; coordinate inspections and correct deficiencies.
• Oversee equipment operation, inspections, maintenance, and repairs; remove defective equipment from service.
• Plan material needs, coordinate approved purchases, and minimize waste and rework.
• Assess capabilities, coach employees, coordinate training and welding qualifications, and address performance concerns.
• Enforce safety and housekeeping standards; address hazards and report incidents.
• Report progress and resource concerns, maintain shop records, and improve workflow and efficiency.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Budgeting

MS Office

Fabrication/Welding

Welding processes

Blueprint reading

Shop equipment

Job description

Underwater Mechanix UMX in Jacksonville, FL is seeking a Fabrication and Welding Manager to lead the shop, supervise personnel, and ensure fabrication and welding projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards.

You will interpret drawings, coordinate workloads with Project Managers, manage materials and equipment, and develop employees while driving shop process improvements to meet schedules.