IT & Fabrication Systems Lead @ FabLogix

Kelso Industries•Duncan, SC

11h•Onsite

About The Position

The IT & Fabrication Systems Lead is FabLogix’s onsite technology point person, supporting office staff, project teams, and shop-floor operations across pipe fabrication and modular manufacturing facilities. The role partners with Kelso corporate IT and the IT Master Services Provider (MSP) to ensure technology supports the business and improves fabrication operations. The Lead owns the Odoo MRP system and evaluates and optimizes the fabrication system end to end, from engineering release through spooling, cutting, welding, assembly, QA/QC, and shipment. This includes identifying bottlenecks, manual workarounds, data gaps, and rework drivers, then recommending practical improvements to increase throughput, traceability, and quality. The role coordinates the MSP’s day-to-day IT services, provides onsite assistance when needed, monitors service levels, and ensures new hires have the technology and access needed to be productive from their first day. The Lead works with Operations, Production, Engineering, Procurement, Accounting, HR, Kelso corporate IT, and the MSP. The position is onsite in Duncan, South Carolina, and reports to the FabLogix VP of Operations and Kelso VP of IT.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Information Technology or a related field, or equivalent work experience.
At least 5 years of IT, manufacturing systems, or ERP/MRP experience.
At least 2 years designing, implementing, or leading systems in a manufacturing, fabrication, construction, or industrial environment.
Demonstrated experience designing system architectures or integrations across ERP/MRP, shop-floor, and engineering applications, including data flows, APIs, or file-based integrations.
Hands-on ERP or MRP experience in a manufacturing environment, including configuration of routings, work centers, bills of material, and inventory.
Working knowledge of Windows desktop configuration, Microsoft 365, and Active Directory or Entra ID.
Understanding of networking fundamentals, including TCP/IP, DHCP/DNS, switches, Wi-Fi access points, and VPN.
Experience setting up and supporting iOS or Android mobile devices and tablets, including mobile device management tools.
Proven ability to lead cross-functional technology projects from requirements through go-live, including vendor and partner management.
Ability to map how work and data move through a fabrication operation and design practical improvements.
Ability to build a business case and present a roadmap clearly to operations and executive leadership.
Service-minded and patient, with the ability to explain technology clearly to office and shop users.
Organized and self-directed, with strong follow-through on tickets, orders, projects, and documentation.
Comfortable working on an active shop floor in an industrial environment and using required PPE.
Clear communication skills to translate user issues into actionable requests for the MSP and vendors.
Trustworthy when handling confidential information and administrative system access.

Nice To Haves

CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification.
Familiarity with fabrication and detailing software and BIM-to-fabrication workflows, such as Autodesk Revit and Fabrication, Trimble, or MSUITE.
Experience with shop-floor technologies such as barcode or RFID tracking, digital travelers, labor and time capture, and connected fabrication equipment.
Experience working alongside a Managed or Master Services Provider (MSP).

Responsibilities

Own and serve as the primary interface and first-line troubleshooter for Odoo MRP across production, inventory, purchasing, and accounting users.
Evaluate the fabrication process end to end to identify bottlenecks, manual workarounds, data gaps, and sources of rework.
Recommend and implement improvements across Odoo, detailing and fabrication software, shop-floor tablets, and material tracking.
Make site-level Odoo configuration decisions and ensure workflows, routings, work centers, and bills of material reflect shop operations.
Track fabrication performance measures, including throughput, schedule adherence, labor hours, and rework, and report findings and recommendations to the FabLogix VP of Operations and Kelso VP of IT.
Partner with Operations, Engineering, Production, and Quality on traceability and documentation requirements, including material certifications, heat numbers, and weld records.
Resolve user issues, manage system access and roles, escalate issues to the Odoo implementation partner or MSP, and support MRP data integrity, reporting, and updates.
Train users on Odoo workflows and develop job aids and quick-reference guides.
Serve as the primary onsite contact for the MSP and coordinate tickets, escalations, scheduled work, and site visits.
Provide onsite assistance to the MSP for hardware swaps, equipment moves, connectivity checks, and maintenance windows.
Coordinate network and connectivity planning for fabrication equipment, shop-floor devices, and production lines.
Track MSP service levels and open issues, report recurring problems and improvement opportunities, and maintain site IT documentation with the MSP.
Coordinate new-hire devices, accounts, email, and role-based access with HR, hiring managers, and the MSP; verify access is ready before start dates.
Deliver onboarding on company systems, Odoo, shop-floor applications, security practices, and acceptable use.
Coordinate offboarding, including equipment recovery and timely removal of system access by the MSP.
Direct IT equipment purchases within Kelso IT standards and approved budgets, working with Procurement and the MSP.
Maintain an accurate IT asset inventory covering assignment, warranty, and replacement lifecycle.
Coordinate company cell-phone carrier changes, setup, and replacements.
Coordinate setup and support of shop-floor tablets used for drawings, travelers, time entry, and Odoo work orders, including cases, mounting, and charging.
Act as the first onsite contact for office and shop users, resolving quick issues and routing other requests to the MSP help desk with actionable details.
Reinforce security practices, including multi-factor authentication, password standards, device updates, and phishing awareness.
Support client-driven IT and document security requirements for data center and life sciences projects.
Coordinate IT and fabrication systems setup for facility expansions and new sites with Kelso IT and the MSP.