Shop Fabrication Manager
Location: Beaumont, TX
Job Type: Full-Time
Global Edge is an international staffing firm connecting projects worldwide with the industry’s
most talented project professionals. We work with high level technical and commercial
personnel across multiple industries including Oil and Gas, Energy, Renewables, Infrastructure,
Automotive and Motorsports, IT, Marine, Mining, and more. With offices strategically located
worldwide, Global Edge is known for the highest level of delivery for our clients and
contractors.
Role Overview
The Shop Fabrication Manager is responsible for directing all activities within the fabrication
facility to ensure safe, high-quality, and efficient production of structural steel, piping, modular
assemblies, and specialty metalwork. This role requires expertise in fabrication processes, strong
leadership skills, and the ability to coordinate schedules, manpower, equipment, and quality
expectations in a fast-paced environment. The ideal candidate combines technical fabrication
knowledge with strong communication and organizational abilities.
Key Responsibilities
Fabrication Operations & Workflow
• Lead daily shop operations, including fabrication planning, scheduling, and production
output.
• Manage material flow, work orders, cut lists, fabrication drawings, and resource
allocation.
• Ensure production meets customer requirements, project specifications, and delivery
timelines.
• Drive continuous improvement in throughput, tooling, layout, and shop productivity.
Safety, Quality & Compliance
• Enforce safety policies and maintain a culture of zero incidents.
• Ensure all work complies with engineering drawings, welding codes, and company
standards.
• Collaborate with QC to verify weld procedures, inspections, and documentation are
accurate.
• Conduct daily safety briefings, shop audits, and follow corrective action.
Personnel Management & Leadership
• Supervise welders, fitters, fabricators, helpers, and support staff.
• Manage hiring, skills assessments, training, and team development.
• Coordinate overtime needs, shift planning, and staffing requirements.
• Lead with professionalism and maintain strong morale, communication, and
accountability.
Operational Coordination & Support
• Work directly with Project Management, Engineering, and Procurement to ensure
alignment.
• Forecast manpower, equipment, and material needs for upcoming workloads.
• Support estimating with fabrication hours, shop rates, and technical input.
• Maintain equipment, tools, consumables, and shop readiness.
Skills & Qualifications
Experience & Knowledge
• 5–10+ years of fabrication shop experience with increasing leadership responsibility.
• Strong knowledge of welding, structural steel, piping, and industrial fabrication practices.
• Understanding of AWS, ASME, and related fabrication/welding codes.
Core Competencies
• Strong leader with the ability to motivate, direct, and mentor crews.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
• Highly organized with strong planning and follow-through.
• Ability to read drawings, interpret fabrication details, and solve problems quickly.
Technical Skills
• Proficiency with fabrication management software, scheduling tools, and Microsoft
Office.
• Ability to review and interpret blueprints, weld maps, and shop documentation.
Ideal Candidate Profile
• A decisive and experienced fabrication professional who excels in leading teams,
maintaining high quality, and ensuring safe, efficient production in a demanding shop
environment.
Global Edge Group LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The Global Edge Group,
LLC does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual
orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran
status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. All employment is decided on the
basis of qualifications, merit, and business need