Steel Fabrication Manager

Steel Fabrication Manager

The Fabrication Manager works closely with the plant Operations Manager, Sales and the Fabrication department to efficiently produce quality parts and ship on-time to customers. The Fabrication Manager is responsible for scheduling, logistics and developing cost estimates on fabricated steel products, ensuring a quality finished product. This position will oversee 2 supervisors, a small team of CAD drafters, estimators, and a combination of 2-D table lasers, saws, and presses and their respective operators.

Responsibilities:

* Works with Operations manager to schedule and order material from the cut-to-length line

* Responsible for ensuring material to be cut is staged and ready for machines.

* Determine labor, material, and time requirements by studying blueprints and specifications.

* Prepare cost estimates associated with producing a new product.

* Update costs on existing products based on collected data and current material costs.

* Enter sales orders, create work orders, schedule work orders, and complete work orders.

* Time study processes and update estimates based on real time data collected.

* Work closely with sales, purchasing, and management to develop competitive costs.

* Work directly with customers & engineers to obtain details and understand the customer expectations.

Knowledge and Skill Requirements:

* Prior experience in Steel Fabrication preferred.

* Strong leadership qualities in order to lead the fab department in the office and in the shop.

* Able to read blueprints and understand tolerances.

* Proven measurement and mathematical fractional/decimal conversion skills.

* Able to distinguish material types and specifications.

* Candidate must be a strong team player.

* Candidate has to be reliable.

* Perform other duties as assigned.

* A high school graduate or GED equivalent w/ English language fluency.

* Basic knowledge of CAD, AutoCAD or Solidworks is preferred

* Solid Windows based PC & mathematical skills.

* Must be able to work in a deadline driven environment.

* Extremely detail-oriented individual committed to accuracy.

* Strong organizational, time management, and communication skill are needed.

* Able to multi-task and meet deadlines.

* Prior estimating experience is preferred.

Physical Requirements

Agility: The ability to bend, stretch, twist, or reach out with the body, arms, or legs to perform job tasks.

Physical Strength: The ability to lift, push, pull, or carry objects using hands, arms, back, abdominal muscles, shoulders, legs, or a combination of these muscle groups.

Stamina: The ability to perform repetitive tasks as well as sitting for long periods. The ability to concentrate for long periods of time.

If you are a highly motivated and skilled Steel Fabrication Managert with expertise in steel fabrication, I invite you to apply for this position.

Please submit your resume, to Tami Manker – email

Only qualified candidates will be contacted.

All Inquiries are Confidential.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

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