About ESS Metron LLC

Thank you for your interest in a career with ESS Metron.

ESS Metron is a global leader in designing and manufacturing high-quality low and medium voltage power distribution solutions. With over 60 years of experience, we specialize in integrated power distribution centers, custom control products, modular control buildings, and skid-mounted systems built for the most demanding environments. Our team is dedicated to powering the future by delivering innovative, custom-engineered electrical solutions that enable our clients to operate reliably every day.

As a rapidly growing company, ESS Metron serves a diverse range of market segments including Utilities, Oil & Gas, Water & Wastewater, Transportation, Government, Data Centers, Alternative Energy, and Commercial Construction. Join us and be part of a team that’s shaping the future of power distribution through cutting-edge technology and exceptional service.

ESS Metron prides itself on offering very competitive salaries and benefits while providing a company culture that emphasizes teamwork, business and personal growth, and a competitive spirit where making money and enjoying your work are not mutually exclusive.

Company Benefits Include:

• Generous Medical/Dental/Vision Insurance
• Healthcare & Dependent Care FSA Options
• Health Savings Account Option
• Matching 401(k) Plan
• Paid Time Off
• 10 Paid Holidays per Year
• Paid Parental Leave
• Company-Provided Life & AD&D Insurance
• Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Discretionary Annual Bonus Eligibility
• Complimentary access to premium employee benefits including WellHub (fitness & wellness), Cleo (family support), Bright Horizons (childcare & education), and My Benefits Work (discounts & services).

Job Summary

The Fabrication Manager is a hands-on leadership role responsible for overseeing and coordinating all activities related to sheet metal, structural steel, and copper fabrication operations. This position drives operational excellence by ensuring high-quality products are manufactured safely, on time, and within budget. The Fabrication Manager leads strategic planning, capacity alignment, and continuous improvement initiatives while fostering a culture of accountability, safety, and performance. This role requires a high-energy, self-motivated, and detail-oriented individual with a strong sense of urgency and a commitment to world-class manufacturing standards.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Operational Management: Analyze work orders, BOMs, blueprints, and schedules to determine materials and sequencing. Coordinate fabrication activities, oversee machinery setup and maintenance, and monitor production metrics, labor hours, and performance targets to drive accountability and identify improvement opportunities.
• Continuous Improvement: Align fabrication capacity with growth objectives. Lead Lean Manufacturing and Six Sigma initiatives to reduce waste, improve efficiency, and recommend enhancements to equipment, plant layout, and material flow. Propose capital investments to support long-term operational goals.
• Leadership & People Management: Lead 30–60 employees including supervisors across fabrication and machine shop operations. Train, mentor, and evaluate staff; manage compensation recommendations and employee relations. Enforce safety, OSHA compliance, and company policies while fostering a culture of quality, productivity, and engagement. Collaborate cross-functionally with Engineering, Project Management, Production, and Quality teams.
• Budgeting & Financial Oversight: Develop and manage departmental budgets (labor, materials, CapEx). Support cost estimation for custom fabrication projects and drive year-over-year cost-efficiency improvements without sacrificing quality.
• Problem Solving & Compliance: Resolve operational and personnel issues and support team troubleshooting. Ensure compliance with AWS, AISC, and ASTM/ISO standards for welding, steel construction, and coating specifications.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Engineering, Business, or related field preferred — equivalent experience considered.
• 3–5+ years of leadership experience in manufacturing or metal fabrication.
• Hands-on knowledge of sheet metal, structural steel, and copper fabrication processes.
• Ability to read blueprints, technical drawings, and specifications.
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems (SAP, Epicor, or similar).
• Familiarity with AWS, AISC, ASTM, or ISO standards.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting to employees, management, and customers.
• Comfortable working with production data, metrics, and basic calculations.
• Practical problem-solver who can manage competing priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to stand, walk, and lift up to 40 lbs regularly in a standard manufacturing environment.

EEO Statement

ESS Metron is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We respect diversity and accordingly is an equal opportunity employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, related medical conditions and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, service in the military or veteran status, disability, protected medical condition as defined by applicable state or local law, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Equal employment opportunity applies to all terms and conditions of employment.

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