The job of a fabrication manager is to monitor production output, supervise staff, and ensure that products meet customer specifications and quality expectations. Responsibilities include managing inventory, ordering materials, increasing the efficiency of operations and scheduling production. They ensure the workshop stays on schedule and within budget. A fabrication manager should understand and enforce safety, quality control, and production expectations. Other duties involve developing or improving the training program, hiring new employees, and overseeing day-to-day operations.

Requirements:
• Monitoring product quality throughout the manufacturing process to ensure that it meets company standards
• Oversee all aspects of the fabrication process, from design to delivery
Work with clients and sales staff to determine project scope and specifications
• Prepare cost estimates for materials and labor
• Reviewing blueprints and other design documents to ensure that they are adequate for fabricating the product
• Creating designs for new products or processes that require fabrication
• Create production schedules and coordinate with other departments to ensure timely completion of projects
• Monitor inventory levels and order supplies as needed
• Estimating the cost of labor and materials needed for each project, then submitting this information to upper management for approval
• Participating in any necessary training or certification programs to keep up with changes in technology within the industry
• Train and supervise employees, including setting work schedules and assigning tasks
• Inspect completed products and resolve any issues
• Maintain a safe and clean work environment
• Keep abreast of new developments in fabrication techniques and technology
• Stay within budget constraints