Field Fabrication Manager

Job Description

Job Description

LJ Inc. is a leader in providing cutting-edge industrial, commercial, and residential turn-key solutions and dedicated to delivering exceptional services to our valued customers. With a strong commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction, we have established ourselves as a trusted name in the industry.

Our team is comprised of talented professionals who are passionate about what they do. We believe in providing our employees with the necessary tools, resources, and support to excel in their roles and reach their full potential.

At LJ Inc, we strive for excellence in everything we do. We embrace new technologies, methodologies, and industry trends to stay ahead of the curve. Our commitment to continuous improvement and customer satisfaction sets us apart and drives our success.

We are currently seeking a motivated and experienced Field Fabrication Manager to oversee and lead our field fabrication crews.

Essential Job Functions:

• Supervise and lead Field Millwrights and Welders performing mechanical installation, structural fabrication, plant maintenance, and equipment repairs in aggregate environments.
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate day-to-day field activities to meet project deadlines and minimize customer downtime.
• Review and interpret blueprints, layout drawings, and customer specifications for conveyor systems, crushers, hoppers, screens, and support structures.
• Ensure quality workmanship and compliance with LJ Inc.'s standards as well as customer expectations.
• Conduct on-site inspections to monitor safety compliance, work progress, and adherence to scope.
• Assist crews with troubleshooting mechanical failures and provide hands-on support when needed.
• Manage field equipment, tools, welding machines, rigging gear, and fleet vehicles assigned to field work.
• Act as the main field point-of-contact between customers and internal LJ leadership, providing project updates and addressing site challenges.
• Enforce strict adherence to all company and OSHA safety policies, especially in high-risk aggregate job sites.
• Provide training and mentorship to help develop crew members' fabrication, welding, and mechanical installation skills.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of 10 years of experience in heavy industrial fabrication, field welding, or millwright work, with at least 3-5 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Strong working knowledge of aggregate processing equipment (conveyors, crushers, screens, hoppers, etc.).
• Proficient in blueprint reading, structural layout, and mechanical installation practices.
• Proven track record of leading and motivating field crews in high-production, industrial environments.
• Strong mechanical aptitude with problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Familiarity with rigging, heavy equipment installation, and plant shutdown work. Excellent communication and organizational abilities.

What we offer:

• Competitive compensation
• 100% company paid health insurance for employee and dependents
• 100% company paid dental and vision for employee and dependents
• 401k with 3% company match
• Overtime after 8 hours
• PTO and vacation time
• And much more!