Fabrication and Welding Manager

Position Summary

As the Fabrication and Welding Manager at UMX, you will lead the fabrication shop, oversee personnel, and ensure fabrication and welding projects are completed safely, efficiently, and to established quality standards. This role requires strong technical knowledge, leadership, and the ability to interpret drawings, coordinate workloads, and manage materials and equipment. The ideal candidate will demonstrate accountability, sound problem-solving skills, and a commitment to developing employees, improving shop processes, and meeting project schedules.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Division Leadership: Supervise fabrication and welding operations, set priorities, and maintain accountability for safety, quality, and productivity.


• Project Planning and Coordination: Review project requirements and coordinate shop schedules and deliverables with Project Managers and Operations Management.


• Technical Oversight: Guide blueprint interpretation, layout, fabrication, fitting, and welding; resolve technical questions before work proceeds.


• Workload and Personnel Management: Assign tasks based on qualifications, monitor progress, and adjust staffing and schedules.


• Timekeeping and Hours Approval: Approve employee hours, verify project and task coding, and coordinate authorized overtime.


• Project Budget Monitoring: Track labor, material, consumable, and equipment costs; report potential overruns and implement authorized corrections.


• Quality Control: Verify materials and workmanship meet project requirements, coordinate inspections, and correct deficiencies before release.


• Equipment and Shop Readiness: Oversee equipment operation, inspections, maintenance, and repairs; remove defective equipment from service.


• Materials and Cost Control: Plan material needs, coordinate approved purchases, and minimize waste and rework.


• Employee Training and Development: Assess capabilities, coach employees, coordinate training and welding qualifications, and address performance concerns.


• Safety and Housekeeping: Enforce safety, PPE, and housekeeping standards; address hazards and report incidents.


• Reporting and Continuous Improvement: Report progress and resource concerns, maintain shop records, and improve workflow and efficiency.

 Qualifications

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills, with experience supervising, coaching, and holding personnel accountable.


• Ability to develop three-week look-ahead schedules and plan staffing, materials, and equipment needs.


• Experience in project planning, budgeting, cost tracking, and employee hours approval.


• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel, Word, and Outlook, and general computer skills.


• Experience overseeing fabrication, welding, and structural steel assembly.


• Working knowledge of SMAW, FCAW, and welding qualification requirements.


• Ability to interpret drawings and direct fabrication and layout activities.


• Knowledge of shop equipment, quality control, maintenance, and safe work practices; pipe fitting experience preferred.

Physical Demands and Work Environment:

• Frequent walking, standing, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.


• Regular use of hands and arms, with the ability to lift and move up to 50 pounds.


• The work environment will require adherence to safety protocols and the use of personal protective equipment.

What We Offer:

• 9 paid holidays


• Vacation, Sick and Bereavement pay


• PPE as required: Work Boots, Safety Vest, Hard Hat, Safety Glasses, PFD, etc. 


• Employer pays 75% of premium payments, Available after 60 days of employment. 
  
  
  
  • Medical
  
  
  • Dental
  
  
  • Vision
  
  
  
  


• 401k + match up to 3%


• $25,000 Life Insurance 


• Short Term/Long Term Disability


• Employee Assistance Program


• Career Development Opportunities

Equal Employment Opportunity

Underwater Mechanix Services (UMX) is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with dignity and respect.

Note:

This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Duties, responsibilities, and physical requirements may evolve over time. Reasonable accommodations will be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this role.