Fabrication Shop Manager
Fabrication Shop Manager
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Job Description
Overview
Join a Team That Builds the Impossible
GeoStabilization International (GSI) is North Americas leader in geohazard mitigation and slope stabilization. Were known for our speed ingenuity and relentless execution on the most complex geotechnical problems. Recently we acquired Jensen Drilling bring national capabilities to GSI in the drilling drainage dewatering and other geotechnical and civil construction specialties that Jensen has been delivering out of Eugene OR for more than 60 years.
Were looking for a Fabrication Manager to lead the Jensen shop operations not just to keep things running but to drive a new level of precision reliability and scalability in how we build maintain and customize our fleet of heavy mobile equipment.
This role is ideal for someone who is hands-on diagnostic-savvy and leadership-mindedwith aspirations to eventually run larger pieces of the operational aspects of the business.
Your Mission
Own the operational readiness and performance of GSIs fabrication shop. Lead a high-impact team of welders fabricators and technicians to deliver timely diagnostics repairs maintenance and custom fabrication of our specialized fleet. Instill rigorous systems elevate talent and shorten downtimeso our crews in the field can execute without delay.
Responsibilities
Core Job Focus
- Manage fabrication and repair operations that include hydraulic shop paint booth and CNC machine shop and multiple storage areas.
- Direct the fabrication of custom components for drilling and stabilization equipment adjusting quickly to field-driven changes
- Conduct and oversee diagnostics on hydraulic mechanical and electrical systems using tools software and experience
- Lead rebuilds and component swaps for engines transmissions hydraulic pumps cylinders and control systems
- Maintain tight oversight of maintenance schedules ensuring uptime and minimizing service lags
- Create and enforce fabrication and maintenance SOPs that increase output and reduce rework
Shop & Team Leadership
- Supervise coach and raise the bar across a team of 5-8 technicians and fabricators who all have 10 years in the industry.
- Prioritize safety clean work environments and proactive housekeeping to keep the shop inspection-ready
- Build a culture of extreme ownership and accountabilityeveryone knows what good looks like and aims above it
- Develop contingency plans for spikes in demand that outstrip current team capacity
Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Interface daily with Field Ops Fleet Managers and Engineering to align fabrication with job site realities
- Provide remote troubleshooting for field crews ensuring minimal downtime when issues arise off-site
- Coordinate expedited part logistics including overnight shipping or direct sourcing to prevent project delays
Qualifications
Minimum Requirements
- 35 years of fabrication or equipment maintenance experience in a millwright or similar role
- 2 years in a supervisory or team leadership role building strong positive small-team cultures
- Proven fluency in hydraulics diagnostics and heavy mobile equipment repair
- Experience reading schematics technical drawings and equipment blueprints
- Strong understanding and experience with a variety of fab shop tools and equipment including welders lathes and saws.
- Strong commitment to safety quality and shop organization
Standout Qualifiers
- Prior experience in custom equipment fabrication in construction mining or drilling sectors
- Working knowledge of CNC/manual machining (bonus)
- Familiarity with LEAN systems kanban or visual job tracking
- OSHA-10 or OSHA-30 certification
- Bilingual (Spanish/English) a plus
Leadership Characteristics That Win Here
- High Agency: takes ownership of throughput quality and team performanceno excuses culture
- Operational Discipline: builds and maintains tracking systems; can operate in chaos but is constantly seeking to drive reliability and order into the organization
- Problem-Solving Sharpness: can diagnose quickly and guide team members through unfamiliar situations.
- Team Builder: uplevels average performers mentors high-potentials and recruits with intent
- Adaptability: moves fast learns field needs adjusts fabrication priorities in real-time
- Results Focus: tracks the right metrics and drives output not just activity
- Growth Ambition: aspires to lead at the next level and takes steps to learn how to do that.
Work Environment Requirements
- Ability to lift 50 lbs stand/walk/bend for extended periods
- Comfortable working in a warehouse environment with temperature variability
- PPE compliance required; equipment includes forklifts cranes heavy machinery
What GSI Offers
Competitive base salary in the $95-135000 range. Relocation possible for the right candidate wishing to move into the Eugene area.
Required Experience:
Manager
Employment Type
Unclear
