Fabrication Shop Manager

• Manage day‑to‑day fabrication shop operations, including personnel, workflow, and production scheduling
• Supervise and lead shop employees, including hiring, training, performance management, and disciplinary actions
• Ensure fabrication activities comply with OSHA requirements and company safety policies
• Oversee equipment usage, maintenance, calibration, and repair coordination
• Plan and prioritize work orders to meet project schedules, cost targets, and quality requirements
• Collaborate with engineering and project teams to interpret drawings, specifications, and work instructions
• Implement continuous improvement initiatives related to safety, quality, and efficiency
• Enforce cleanliness, organization, and proper material handling within the shop

• Oversee receipt of incoming materials and components, ensuring quantities, condition, and documentation are verified
• Ensure materials and components are properly tracked, staged, and issued throughout fabrication activities
• Maintain oversight of inventory accuracy and material control processes
• Identify material shortages, damages, or discrepancies and coordinate resolution
• Oversee preparation, packaging, and shipment of completed assemblies and equipment
• Coordinate outbound shipping logistics to Client locations, including carrier coordination and delivery schedules
• Ensure shipping documentation, labeling, handling instructions, and Client requirements are met
• Maintain visibility into material flow and shipment status to support project commitments

• Ensure quality control processes are followed and non‑conformances are addressed promptly
• Support QA activities, inspections, corrective actions, and audit readiness
• Ensure production, material, and shipping documentation is maintained and accurate

• High school diploma or GED required; technical or trade schooling preferred
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• At least 2 years of supervisory or management experience
• Strong working knowledge of fabrication processes (welding, machining, assembly, or related trades)
• Working knowledge of OSHA safety requirements
• Working knowledge of warehouse receipt, delivery, and material handling operations
• Familiarity with transportation, shipping, and logistics coordination for fabricated or assembled equipment
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings and specifications
• Strong leadership, organizational, and problem‑solving skills

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in manufacturing, engineering, operations, or a related field
• Experience coordinating shipments to Client or project sites
• Experience in a regulated or government‑contracted manufacturing environment
• Lean manufacturing or continuous improvement experience
• Familiarity with ERP, inventory, or job‑tracking systems

• Ability to work regularly in an industrial shop environment
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs as required
• Occasional exposure to noise, dust, fumes, and moving equipment
• Required use of personal protective equipment (PPE)

• Excellent internal and external customer service and communication/interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Ability to deal with conflicts and stressful situations.
• Ability to work on multiple assignments and projects.
• Microsoft Office Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, SharePoint.

Benefits:

All eligible employees enjoy an excellent benefits package, including medical/dental/vision insurance, short/long-term disability, life insurance, 401(k), paid time off including holidays, and tuition reimbursement.

EEO Statement:

MSTI is an equal-opportunity employer. All qualified candidates, including individuals with disabilities and protected veterans, are encouraged to apply. MSTI is an E-Verify employer. If you have difficulty using the online application system or need an accommodation to apply due to a disability, please email: HR@mstechnology.com.

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