Fabrication Shop Manager

Oak Ridge, TN
Full Time
Mid Level
The Fabrication Shop Manager is responsible for overseeing daily operations of the fabrication facility, including personnel, production workflow, materials management, and logistics coordination. This role ensures safe, efficient, and high‑quality fabrication activities while maintaining accountability for material receipt, tracking, and coordination of shipments of assembled products to Client locations. The position requires hands‑on leadership, strong planning skills, and cross‑functional coordination with operations, quality, and project teams.

Responsibilities:
Shop Operations & Leadership
  • 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
Materials, Receiving, and Logistics Oversight
  • 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
Quality & Compliance
  • 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

Required Qualifications
  • 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

Preferred Qualifications
  • 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

Physical Requirements and Work Environment
  • 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)

Additional Skills:
  • 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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