Shop Manager

Job Overview
Welding/Fabrication shop manager duties includes supervising welding staff, managing production schedules, ensuring safety and quality standards, and maintaining equipment. Key responsibilities involve overseeing daily operations, troubleshooting issues, coordinating workflow, managing inventory, and developing staff through hiring, training, and performance evaluations. Core duties and responsibilities

• Team and production management: Supervise, train, and mentor welders and fabricators, and schedule work activities to meet production goals, deadlines, and quality standards.
• Safety and quality assurance: Ensure all operations comply with safety regulations, enforce safe work practices, and inspect welds to maintain high-quality standards.
• Operations management: Oversee daily shop operations, manage the maintenance and inventory of equipment and materials, and analyze costs to improve efficiency.
• Project planning: Review blueprints, plan workflow, and coordinate fabrication projects, often collaborating with other departments to ensure projects are completed correctly.

Key skills and qualifications

• Leadership: Ability to motivate and manage a team, conduct performance reviews, and make sound operational decisions.
• Technical expertise: Strong knowledge of welding processes, materials, and equipment, including the ability to read blueprints and interpret specifications.
• Problem-solving: Skill in troubleshooting technical and personnel issues to ensure a smooth workflow.
• Organizational skills: Ability to manage multiple tasks, prioritize work, and maintain inventory and schedules.
• Communication: Clear communication skills for directing staff and coordinating with other departments.
• ASME fabrication knowledge a must

Duties

• Lead and supervise daily operations, ensuring smooth workflow and high standards of customer service
• Interview, and onboard new team members, providing comprehensive employee orientation and ongoing training & development
• Manage employee schedules, and shift assignments
• Conduct regular team meetings to communicate goals, provide feedback, and foster a collaborative environment
• Manage marketing initiatives within the site to promote products
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols, company policies, and legal regulations including health & safety standards
• Address customer inquiries with professionalism using excellent phone etiquette and communication skills
• Maintain organizational records related to sales reports, employee files, inventory logs, and financial documentation

Experience

• Proven management experience in fabrication/machining environments with supervising responsibilities
• Strong background in math including ability to read blue prints
• Familiarity with ASME fabrication, QA/QC, and industries standards.
• Excellent organizational skills combined with time management capabilities to prioritize tasks efficiently

Pay: $65,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,000 - $85,000