Fabrication Manager

Ferguson Enterprises•Fulton, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Ferguson is seeking a Fabrication Manager for its Fulton, Mississippi location. The role coordinates and supervises welding and fabrication operations, directs shop personnel, monitors project progress, and ensures worker safety. The manager works first shift, with a scheduled start time of 6:00 a.m. The Fabrication Manager oversees shop scheduling, tools and equipment, records, and regulatory and quality practices. The position also involves working from drawings and written instructions to produce replacement and new metal parts, providing technical leadership and training, and coordinating with project managers, sales representatives, quality inspectors, fabricators, procurement, and other stakeholders to deliver finished materials to customers. The shop operates under ISO 9001 certification, and the role is responsible for maintaining certification standing, supporting internal audits, and advancing safety and 5S+1 standards. Ferguson describes its benefits as supporting associates’ mental, physical, and financial well-being. The offering includes health, dental, and vision coverage; paid time off; life insurance; a 401(k) with company match; mental health coverage; gender-affirming and family-building benefits; paid parental leave; associate discounts; and community involvement opportunities. The position is eligible for a bonus or incentive plan. The stated pay range is $3,712.50–$8,167.50, with the posting noting that displayed ranges are monthly for salaried roles or hourly for all other roles.

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 pipefitting 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 is not required.

Responsibilities

Set the shop schedule and keep work moving, making daily expectations clear to associates.
Ensure tools and equipment are in good working condition and meet calibration specifications.
Maintain records and an orderly environment in accordance with regulatory requirements, good manufacturing practices, and standard operating procedures.
Use 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 help train less-experienced fabricators.
Coordinate with project managers, sales representatives, quality inspectors, fabricators, procurement, and other stakeholders to meet customer expectations for delivery of finished fabricated materials.
Maintain the shop’s ISO 9001 certification standing and support internal company audits.
Take departmental ownership of company safety standards and goals, and conduct scheduled 5S+1 video inspections and improvements.