Fabrication Shop Supervisor (Manufacturing)

The Mid-Level Fabrication Shop Supervisor oversees day-to-day operations in the fabrication shop, ensuring timely execution of fabrication jobs involving cutting, welding, fitting, bending, and assembly. This role manages shop-floor personnel, ensures compliance with quality and safety standards, and coordinates with planning, maintenance, and QA/QC teams to support uninterrupted production.

Key Focus Areas:

✅ Production Execution & Planning

• • Supervise and coordinate daily fabrication tasks in alignment with production schedules

  • Allocate manpower, monitor shift activities, and track job progress

  • Ensure optimal utilization of machines (shearing, bending, CNC plasma, welding) and resources

✅ Quality & Process Control

• • Inspect fabricated components for dimensional accuracy and weld quality

  • Enforce adherence to fabrication drawings, tolerances, and welding specifications

  • Initiate corrective actions in case of deviations or rework requirements

✅ Team Leadership

• • Lead a team of fabricators, fitters, welders, and machine operators

  • Provide guidance on fabrication techniques, machine usage, and safety compliance

  • Monitor attendance, productivity, and skill development of team members

✅ Safety, Compliance & 5S

• • Enforce shop-floor safety procedures, PPE usage, and hazard controls

  • Implement and sustain 5S and lean manufacturing practices

  • Conduct safety toolbox talks and report near misses or incidents

✅ Material & Documentation Management

• • Coordinate with stores and planning to ensure availability of raw materials and consumables

  • Maintain shift logs, production reports, rejection/rework records, and downtime reports

  • Ensure WIP is tracked properly and material traceability is maintained (where applicable)

Roles & Responsibilities:

• • Supervise fabrication processes such as layout marking, cutting, welding, and fitting

  • Ensure machines and tools are operated safely and maintained properly

  • Review fabrication drawings and guide workers in interpreting specifications

  • Coordinate with QA/QC for stage and final inspection clearance

  • Optimize manpower deployment and suggest process improvements

Qualifications:

• • Diploma / ITI in Mechanical Engineering / Fabrication / Welding Technology

  • 4–7 years of experience in fabrication shop operations with at least 1–2 years in a supervisory role

Key Skills:

• • Strong knowledge of fabrication processes (SMAW, MIG, TIG, fitting, rolling, bending, etc.)

  • Ability to read and interpret fabrication/GA drawings and welding symbols

  • Familiarity with quality control tools and dimensional inspection instruments

  • Good understanding of welding codes/standards (ASME, AWS, ISO)

  • Proficient in manpower handling, shift supervision, and basic reporting

Preferred (Optional):

• • Experience in sectors like structural steel, heavy engineering, process equipment, or oil & gas

  • Exposure to ISO 9001, ISO 45001, or other management systems

  • Basic knowledge of ERP systems, nesting software, or CNC controls is an advantage

Working Conditions:

• • Factory/workshop-based with continuous interaction with machines and metal components

  • Requires physical presence on the shop floor during working hours

  • Mandatory compliance with PPE and safety procedures