Fire Sprinkler Fabrication Manager

Pye-Barker Fire & Safety • District Heights, MD

5d • $75,000 - $90,000

About The Position

The Fire Sprinkler Fabrication Manager oversees daily operations of a fabrication shop specializing in cutting, threading, and welding fire sprinkler pipes, and manages a fire extinguisher recharge station. The role supervises staff, maintains quality control, ensures compliance with safety standards, and works with other departments to meet project deadlines.

The manager oversees fabrication of fire sprinkler piping in accordance with NFPA 13 standards and fabricates and assembles piping networks on-site, including cutting, threading, and grooving pipes and installing valves, pipe hangers, and sprinkler heads. The role also manages timely and accurate servicing at the fire extinguisher recharge station and develops production schedules to meet deadlines and customer requirements.

Additional duties include supervising, training, and mentoring shop personnel; evaluating performance; coordinating staffing and resources; maintaining safety and training documentation; overseeing inventory and equipment maintenance; improving fabrication processes; coordinating with project managers, designers, and other departments; communicating with clients and vendors; and reporting on production, safety, and quality performance.

The position requires the ability to lift up to 50 pounds and work in a fabrication shop with loud noises, varying temperatures, and manual labor. The manager must be able to safely operate fabrication machinery and tools. Salary is $75,000–$90,000 annually, commensurate with experience, with semi-annual discretionary bonuses.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of experience in fire sprinkler fabrication or a related industry.
• At least 2 years of experience 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.
• Ability to safely operate fabrication machinery and tools.

Responsibilities

• Oversee fabrication of fire sprinkler piping in accordance with NFPA 13 standards.
• Fabricate and assemble piping networks on-site, including cutting, threading, and grooving pipes and installing valves, pipe hangers, and sprinkler heads.
• Manage the fire extinguisher recharge station to ensure timely and accurate equipment servicing.
• Develop and implement production schedules that meet deadlines and customer requirements.
• Ensure fabrication work meets quality control standards and specifications.
• Supervise, train, and mentor fabrication shop personnel to promote safety, quality, and efficiency.
• Conduct 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 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 equipment maintenance and repair to minimize downtime.
• Evaluate and recommend improvements to fabrication processes.
• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other departments to support workflow and project execution.
• Communicate with clients and vendors about specifications and timelines.
• Prepare and present reports on production metrics, safety, and quality performance.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid short-term disability.
• 401(k) with employer match.
• Paid vacation and company holidays.
• Training and career development.
• Company vehicle if applicable to the job.
• Immediate qualification for the ALL In Ownership Plan for eligible full-time employees.
• Semi-annual discretionary bonuses.

What This Job Offers

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