Fabrication Manager

Role and Responsibilities

The Fabrication manager is responsible for managing CAPEX, repairs, and modifications of dredge/marine construction and associated equipment while maintaining a budget for each. Responsible for ordering all the required supplies to complete duties, hiring and firing of the crews, as well as maintaining the necessary workshop equipment. Test and if necessary, train employees to perform their duties in a safe and productive manner.

This position will be under the direct supervision of the Vice President of Technical.

• Maintain and manage detailed budgets for all projects/work orders, and track labor cost per project.
• Maintain Excel project/work order list; prioritize and plan work activities to meet deadlines.
• Manage contract labor workforce, review and submit weekly timesheets, and approve invoices.
• Order all supplies and equipment necessary to complete the projects in a safe and timely manner.
• Test and train personnel as required.
• Maintain all the shop equipment and supplies.
• Understand and enforce safety, quality control, and production expectations.
• Oversee the day-to-day shop operations; work towards increasing the efficiency of operation and scheduling production
• Participates in safety and environmental initiatives that will contribute to compliance with State/Federal regulations and improve existing Company programs.

Qualifications and Education Requirements

The employee must have:

• utoCAD
• Excel
• Welding and fabrication
• bility to read and understand engineered drawings
• Good people skills
• bility to abide by policies and procedures
• bility to comply with safety rules and regulations
• bility to work effectively and efficiently
• Must be reliable and motivated
• bility to communicate effectively with co-workers and supervisors
• Competencies: stress management/composure, teamwork, results-driven

Preferred Skills

PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS

The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without reasonable workplace accommodation.

The individual must also be able to wear and properly utilize appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) to work or visit within areas where it is required. This includes hard hats, safety glasses, life vests, respirators, earplugs, steel-toed shoes, personal flotation devices (PFD's), or other protective equipment as required by the work performed and the location where the work is being done.

In addition, the employee must also be capable of:

• Walking, stepping, climbing, or otherwise moving from one location on the job site to another, which may be of varying heights and access parameters.
• Standing, stooping, twisting, bending, crouching, kneeling, squatting, climbing, or sitting repetitively and/or for long periods of time.
• Repetitive movements by feet, shoulders, arms, wrists, hands, and back in the performance of work.
• Must be able to lift and carry 30lbs individually. Anything greater than 30lbs and up to 60lbs will require additional lifting means.
• Must be able to push and pull at a peak force of 150lbs.
• Climbing stairs and/or vertical ladders of a height of 6ft or greater.
• Working in confined work areas and/or elevated heights.
• dapting to temperature changes, outdoor conditions, and prolonged exposure to dusty, wet, or humid conditions, loud noises, and vibration.

The Company expects and requires all employees to observe and fulfill all safety responsibilities as outlined in workplace safety training, and actively work toward maintaining a safe workplace. Failure to do so can result in disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. Regular attendance and punctuality are required of all employees.