Fire Sprinkler Fabrication Manager

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • Forestville, MD

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Fabrication Manager is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of a fabrication shop specializing in cutting, threading, and welding fire sprinkler pipes, as well as managing a fire extinguisher recharge station. This role involves supervising staff, maintaining quality control, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and collaborating with other departments to meet project deadlines.

Requirements

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire sprinkler fabrication or a related industry, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
• Strong knowledge of fire protection and fire extinguisher materials and equipment.
• Proficiency in fabrication techniques such as cutting, threading, welding, and pipe fitting.
• Excellent leadership and team management skills.
• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Proficiency with fabrication shop equipment and tools.
• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Comfortable working in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to loud noises, varying temperatures, and manual labor.
• Ability to safely operate fabrication machinery and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the fabrication of fire sprinkler piping, ensuring adherence to NFPA 13 standards.
• Manage the fire extinguisher recharge station for timely and accurate servicing of equipment.
• Develop and implement production schedules to meet deadlines and customer requirements.
• Ensure all fabrication work meets quality control standards and specifications.
• Supervise, train, and mentor fabrication shop personnel to promote safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.
• Coordinate staffing levels and allocate resources to meet production demands.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies within the shop.
• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions.
• Maintain documentation for safety inspections, equipment maintenance, and employee training.
• Oversee inventory of raw materials and finished products to meet production needs.
• Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment to minimize downtime.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to fabrication processes.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other departments to ensure seamless workflow and project execution.
• Communicate effectively with clients and vendors regarding specifications and timelines.
• Prepare and present reports on production metrics, safety, and quality performance.

Benefits

• Excellent pay
• Medical, dental, vision
• Company paid life insurance
• Company paid short-term disability
• 401K with employer match
• Paid vacation and company holidays
• Training and Career Development
• Company vehicle (if job applicable)
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for all eligible full-time employees

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed