Fabrication Manager

FERGUSON•Fulton, MS

7d•$3,713 - $8,168•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a Fabrication Manager for its Fulton, Mississippi location. The manager coordinates with welders and fabricators, supervises welding and fabrication operations, and ensures worker safety. This is a first-shift role with a scheduled start time of 6:00 a.m. The Fabrication Manager leads shop personnel and day-to-day scheduling, oversees tools and equipment, maintains records and an orderly work environment, and supports regulatory, manufacturing, and standard operating procedures. The role includes working from drawings and written instructions to create or replace parts, using proprietary software to list, schedule, and quote projects, and maintaining progress visibility among shops, business groups, and customers. The manager also provides technical leadership and training, collaborates with project managers, sales representatives, quality inspectors, fabricators, procurement, and other stakeholders, and supports ISO 9001 certification and audit readiness. Departmental responsibility includes company safety standards and goals, along with scheduled 5S+1 video inspections and improvements.

Requirements

At least 3 years of direct supervisory or management experience as a job site foreman, fabrication shop supervisor, or project manager.
Familiarity with welding, fabrication, pipefitting, and schedule planning.
Hands-on experience and training using documented QA/QC procedures, implementing best practices, and documenting non-conformance reports.
Ability to read prints and demonstrate detailed knowledge of pipe-fitting procedures and skills.
Good problem-solving abilities.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with individual contributors, teams, peers, and leadership.

Nice To Haves

At least 2 years of experience in the mechanical contracting or process piping industry is strongly preferred.
Knowledge of plastic fusion, including PP-R and HDPE, is a plus but not required.

Responsibilities

Set the shop schedule and keep work moving, ensuring associates understand daily expectations.
Ensure tools and equipment are in good working condition and meet calibration specifications.
Maintain records and an orderly environment in alignment with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures.
Work from drawings and written instructions to create replacement and new parts for metal repairs, experimental apparatus, and prototype equipment.
Supervise and lead fabrication shop personnel.
Use proprietary software to list, schedule, and quote fabrication projects.
Maintain scheduling and progress visibility among shops, business groups, and customers.
Provide technical leadership and assist in training less-experienced fabricators.
Collaborate with project managers, sales representatives, quality inspectors, fabricators, procurement, and other stakeholders to meet customer expectations for delivery of fabricated materials.
Maintain good standing with ISO 9001 certifications and internal company audits.
Own departmental implementation of company safety standards and goals, and conduct regularly scheduled 5S+1 video inspections and improvements.