Fabrication Manager
Lincoln ElectricFabrication Manager Lincoln Electric Products 406 US-60 Bartlesville, OK, 74003 Department : Manufacturing / Fabrication Work Arrangement: Onsite, Monday–Friday Position : Fabrication Manager About the Company: At Lincoln Electric Products Co. Inc., we specialize in the design, manufacture, and distribution of custom equipment tailored to meet the specific applications and requirements of our customers. Our product range includes: Panelboards: Up to 2000A Service and Distribution Switchboards: Up to 8000A Generator Connection Boxes Generator Output Switchboards Single and Double-Ended Substations We pride ourselves on delivering high-quality, custom-designed solutions that address the unique needs of our clients across various industries. Position Summary We are seeking an experienced Fabrication Manager to lead and oversee the fabrication operations supporting the manufacture of switchgear, switchboards, panelboards, and related electrical equipment. The Fabrication Manager will have overall responsibility for the day-to-day performance of the fabrication department, including safety, people, production, quality, scheduling, productivity, equipment utilization, and on-time delivery. This is a hands-on manufacturing leadership role responsible for ensuring fabricated components are produced accurately and efficiently to support downstream assembly operations. The Fabrication Manager will lead fabrication personnel and work closely with Assembly, Engineering, Quality, Supply Chain, and other manufacturing functions to maintain an efficient flow of materials and fabricated parts throughout the facility. The ideal candidate will have strong experience in sheet metal fabrication and CNC manufacturing, along with demonstrated success leading employees and improving manufacturing performance. Key Responsibilities Manage the day-to-day operations of the fabrication department, including CNC operations, bending, punching, laser cutting, shearing, welding, and related fabrication activities. Lead, develop, coach, and hold fabrication personnel accountable for safety, quality, productivity, attendance, and performance. Plan and coordinate manpower, workload, equipment, and production priorities based on manufacturing schedules and customer requirements. Ensure fabricated components are completed accurately and on schedule to support Assembly and overall production requirements. Monitor departmental production performance and proactively address capacity constraints, bottlenecks, quality issues, and potential delays. Ensure employees properly interpret work orders, blueprints, technical drawings, bills of material, and manufacturing documentation. Establish and maintain fabrication workmanship and quality standards. Work closely with Quality to identify defects, determine root causes, implement corrective actions, and reduce scrap and rework. Partner with Engineering to resolve drawing, design, manufacturability, and fabrication related issues. Coordinate closely with the Assembly Manager to ensure fabricated components are available according to assembly production requirements. Monitor machine utilization, uptime, tooling requirements, and overall equipment effectiveness. Coordinate preventive maintenance requirements to minimize equipment downtime and production disruptions. Identify opportunities to improve workflow, labor utilization, cycle times, material handling, and departmental productivity. Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives throughout the fabrication department. Ensure compliance with company safety policies, proper PPE requirements, and safe equipment operating procedures. Develop employee capabilities through training, cross-training, coaching, and performance management. Evaluate staffing and overtime requirements based on production demand. Communicate departmental performance, staffing concerns, production risks, and improvement opportunities to manufacturing leadership. Maintain…