Fabrication Coordinator

Phillips Tank and Structure - Steel Valley Fabricators • North Braddock, PA

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About The Position

Thank you for your interest in joining the Phillips Tank & Structure team! We design, engineer, construct, and repair above-ground steel storage tanks and other related structures. Headquartered in Braddock, Pennsylvania, Phillips Tank is a growing company with a family-like culture. We have active projects in various industries, such as petroleum, power, chemical, and renewable fuels markets, throughout the United States. Phillips Tank utilizes state-of-the-art 3D modelling software to produce detailed design and fabrication drawings that are the best in the industry.

Job Summary
We are seeking a highly organized and proactive Fabrication Coordinator to oversee purchasing, vendor management, inventory control, and overall supply chain performance. This role plays a critical part in ensuring materials and services are sourced efficiently, cost-effectively, and delivered on time to support production and project schedules. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, analytical, collaborative, and comfortable working in a fast-paced fabrication or manufacturing environment.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree in drafting, construction, or manufacturing preferred)
• 3+ years of experience in structural steel fabrication or coordination
• Strong understanding of structural steel drawings and detailing practices
• Familiarity with AWS welding symbols and fabrication standards
• Ability to read and interpret shop and erection drawings
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems and production scheduling tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel strongly preferred)

Nice To Haves

• Production scheduling & workflow coordination
• Blueprint and drawing interpretation
• Strong organizational and multitasking ability
• Communication between office and shop teams
• Problem-solving in a fast-paced fabrication environment
• Attention to detail and quality focus
• Understanding material grades & ASTM for steel fabrication
• Knowledge of CAM/CAD systems

Responsibilities

• Track labor time for the fabrication shop
• Coordinate and schedule structural steel fabrication jobs (beams, columns, braces, plate assemblies)
• Review shop drawings, erection drawings, and bills of material prior to release
• Ensure all drawings are approved (IFC/Released for Fabrication) before production
• Work closely with detailing, engineering, and project management teams
• Verify material availability including plate, structural shapes, bolts, and consumables
• Sequence work to optimize cutting, fitting, welding, and finishing operations
• Track job progress and provide daily/weekly production updates
• Identify and resolve production delays, drawing discrepancies, or material shortages
• Coordinate with purchasing on long-lead items and shortages
• Support shop foremen with priorities and workload balancing
• Maintain fabrication schedules and job tracking systems (ERP/MRP)
• Assist with estimating fabrication durations and labor hours
• Ensure compliance with quality standards (AWS welding, tolerances, etc.)
• Promote and enforce safety practices on the shop floor
• Review all QC, NOE & MTR paperwork for all material

Benefits

• Competitive Benefits.
• Available on the 1st of the month after a 30-day waiting period from the hire date.
• Phillips Tank pays approximately 60% and employees pay 40% of medical benefits premiums.
• Employees pay 100% for all other voluntary benefits.
• Paid Time Off.
• Included is an IT Allowance of $35 per month, plus a company laptop computer.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees