Fabrication Manager

Fabrication Operations Manager

Department: Fabrication and Coating

Reports To: EVP, of Operations

Spike Electric Controls is a rapidly growing electrical equipment manufacturer based in Houston, serving major industrial and infrastructure projects across the country. As we continue scaling, we’re building strong leaders from within and creating real opportunities for career growth, ownership, and long-term impact for those who want to grow with us.

The Fabrication Operations Manager is responsible for the full operational leadership of the fabrication and coatings, including Machine Shop (CNC lasers and press brakes), Welding & Fabrication, Fabrication Quality Control, and Powder Coating.

This role owns quality, throughput, schedule adherence, and operational discipline across all fabrication processes. The Fabrication Manager ensures that material flows through the division in strict alignment with engineering requirements, material control procedures, and production schedules.

This leader is accountable for delivering complete, accurate, and quality-verified material to final assembly in accordance with quality expectations. This position operates with high autonomy and reports directly to the EVP, of Operations.

• Lead and manage all fabrication functions:
• CNC Laser Cutting
• Press Brake Operations
• Welding & Fabrication
• Fabrication Quality Control
• Powder Coating
• Establish daily production priorities in alignment with Planning and Scheduling.
• Ensure on-time completion of all fabrication work.
• Drive schedule adherence across all shifts.

• Enforce strict adherence to:
• Material Movement and Verification Control procedures
• Material Transfer Authorization (MTA) requirements
• QC gates (Weld QC and Final QC)
• Eliminate undocumented material movement.
• Ensure palletization standards at press brakes are consistently followed.
• Prevent process bypassing or informal workarounds.

• Oversee Fabrication QC and Final QC processes.
• Ensure weld quality standards meet engineering specifications.
• Maintain coating quality standards in powder coating.
• Identify and reduce rework, scrap, and material discrepancies.
• Support root cause investigations initiated through Discrepancy / Lost Material Reports.

The Fabrication Division Manager must demonstrate working knowledge and leadership competence in:

• CNC laser cutting operations and nesting logic
• Press brake forming techniques and bend sequencing
• Welding processes (MIG, TIG, structural weldments)
• Fabrication tolerancing and print interpretation
• Powder coating preparation and finish standards
• Fabrication-related quality inspection methods

This role must be capable of coaching supervisors and operators in technical best practices.

• Balance capacity across cutting, forming, welding, and coating.
• Identify bottlenecks and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure efficient manpower allocation across shifts.
• Monitor WIP levels and prevent material stagnation.
• Drive measurable improvements in cycle time and throughput.

• Partner with Planners to ensure material readiness aligns with production schedules.
• Escalate risks to management proactively.
• Maintain strict accountability for meeting committed fabrication deadlines.
• Enforce daily and weekly production metrics review.

• Directly manage supervisors and leads within Machine Shop, Welding, QC, and Powder Coating.
• Develop and maintain a high-discipline, high-accountability culture.
• Drive performance management and skill development.
• Ensure cross-training across fabrication disciplines.
• Promote safety-first culture across all operations.

• Drive process standardization and operational excellence initiatives.
• Reduce scrap and material loss.
• Improve documentation accuracy and traceability.
• Optimize layout and material flow.
• Support Lean manufacturing and efficiency improvements.

• Uphold and represent the values and culture of Spike Electric Controls, fostering a positive and growth-oriented work environment.
• Encourage team…