Fire Sprinkler Fabrication Manager - Now Hiring

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee the fabrication of fire sprinkler piping, ensuring adherence to NFPA 13 standards.

• Manage the fire extinguisher recharge station for timely and accurate servicing of equipment.

• Develop and implement production schedules to meet deadlines and customer requirements.

• Ensure all fabrication work meets quality control standards and specifications.

Team Supervision:

• Supervise, train, and mentor fabrication shop personnel to promote safety, quality, and efficiency.

• Conduct regular performance evaluations and provide constructive feedback.

• Coordinate staffing levels and allocate resources to meet production demands.

Safety and Compliance:

• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and company policies within the shop.

• Conduct regular safety meetings and training sessions.

• Maintain documentation for safety inspections, equipment maintenance, and employee training.

Material and Equipment Management:

• Oversee inventory of raw materials and finished products to meet production needs.

• Coordinate maintenance and repair of equipment to minimize downtime.

• Evaluate and recommend improvements to fabrication processes.

Coordination and Communication:

• Collaborate with project managers, designers, and other departments to ensure seamless workflow and project execution.

• Communicate effectively with clients and vendors regarding specifications and timelines.

• Prepare and present reports on production metrics, safety, and quality performance.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in fire sprinkler fabrication or a related industry, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or managerial role.

• Strong knowledge of fire protection and fire extinguisher materials and equipment.

• Proficiency in fabrication techniques such as cutting, threading, welding, and pipe fitting.

• Excellent leadership and team management skills.

• Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.

• Effective verbal and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with fabrication shop equipment and tools.

• Commitment to workplace safety and regulatory compliance.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

• Comfortable working in a fabrication shop environment with exposure to loud noises, varying temperatures, and manual labor.

• Ability to safely operate fabrication machinery and tools.

Compensation:

• Salary: $75,000–$90,000 annually (commensurate with experience and fit)

• Bonuses: Semi-annual discretionary bonuses