Fabrication Cell Leader

Fabrication Cell Leader is responsible for leading and managing all fabrication operations. This role involves overseeing daily shop activities, ensuring adherence to engineering specifications, welding and fabrication codes, safety standards, and production schedules. The manager plays a key role in maintaining quality output, reducing downtime, and supporting on time delivery.

Key Responsibilities:

Shop Operations Management:

• Oversee all shop-floor fabrication activities including cutting, welding, fitting, assembly, and dispatch.

• Plan and assign work schedules to optimize manpower and machine utilization.

• Maintain equipment, tools, and machinery in optimal working condition to ensure uninterrupted production.

Production Planning & Coordination:

• Coordinate with planning teams, manufacturing engineering and design engineering departments to review fabrication drawings and prioritize work orders.

• Monitor daily production outputs and adjust schedules to meet project delivery date.

Quality Assurance & Compliance:

• Enforce fabrication standards per EN, ASME and applicable client specifications.

• Supervise inspections, dimensional checks, welding quality, and final acceptance of fabricated components.

• Maintain detailed production, welding, and inspection records for traceability.

Safety & Housekeeping:

• Enforce strict compliance with safety policies and PPE usage in the fabrication shop.

• Conduct toolbox talks, safety drills, and incident investigations as necessary.

• Maintain a clean and organized work environment to reduce hazards and improve efficiency.

Team Leadership & Training:

• Supervise welders, fabricators, fitters, helpers, and shop floor supervisors.

• Assess performance, provide coaching, and identify training needs for skill enhancement.

• Foster teamwork, productivity, and discipline on the shop floor.

• Monitor inventory levels of consumables, steel materials, and welding supplies.

• Coordinate with procurement and warehouse teams to avoid shortages or overstocking.

• Ensure proper storage and material traceability in compliance with project and QA requirements.

Key Focus Areas:

• Execution of fabrication work per engineering drawings and codes

• Shop floor safety, quality, and productivity improvement

• Workforce supervision and skill development

• Coordination with project teams and timely delivery of fabricated components

• Equipment maintenance and material inventory control

Qualifications and Skills:

• Diploma or Bachelor’s Degree in Mechanical Engineering, Fabrication Technology, or a related field

Experience:

• 10–15 years of experience in fabrication operations within pressure vessels or heavy industrial sectors

• Solid knowledge of structural and piping fabrication, welding techniques, and equipment

• Familiarity with relevant standards: ASME Section IX, ISO 3834

Required Skills:

• Strong leadership and organizational skills

• Proficiency in reading fabrication drawings and welding symbols

• Working knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, GTAW, GMAW, SAW)

• Technical proficiency in Non-Destructive Testing (NDT) methodologies, specifically RT, UT, and MPT

• Good communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities

• Familiarity with SAP or production planning tools (preferred)

• Inventory & Material Handling

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