Fabrication Supervisor

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day operations of the fabrication shop, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity goals are met.

• Lead and coordinate the work of welders, fitters, and other fabrication personnel.

• Review blueprints, specifications, and job orders to determine work assignments and material requirements.

• Ensure compliance with company, client, and regulatory safety standards (OSHA, API, ASME).

• Monitor production schedules and make adjustments to meet deadlines.

• Train, mentor, and evaluate employees to build a skilled and motivated workforce.

• Collaborate with Quality Control and Engineering teams to address nonconformance issues and implement corrective actions.

• Maintain accurate production and performance records, including shift reports and labor tracking.

• Recommend process improvements to increase efficiency and reduce waste.

• Assist with workforce planning, hiring recommendations, and disciplinary actions when necessary.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of supervisory experience in fabrication, pipe mill, or heavy manufacturing environment.

• Strong knowledge of fabrication processes, including fitting, welding (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW), cutting, and finishing.

• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, P&IDs, and technical drawings.

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

• Proven track record of enforcing safety and quality standards.

• Familiarity with API/ASME codes and fabrication tolerances preferred.

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification or associate degree a plus.

Work Environment

• Fast-paced industrial setting in a heavy fabrication shop.

• Must be able to stand, walk, and supervise on the shop floor for extended periods.

• PPE required (hard hat, steel-toe boots, safety glasses, etc.).