Fabrication Manager

Who We Are

AVANTech, LLC is a rapidly growing technology company which designs, fabricates, and operates specialty water treatment equipment for government and commercial clients. We solve some of the most challenging problems in the water industry – from being first responders to the Fukushima Nuclear Plant meltdown to implementing patented first-of-its-kind technology for industrial wastewater recycling to cleaning-up legacy wastewater at government sites resulting from weapons manufacturing during the cold war era. AVANTech’s goal is to improve the environment around us and support our clients with innovative sustainable water treatment solutions.

Benefits of working with AVANTech

Generous paid time off and holidays.

Great opportunity for advancement with a growing company.

Varied insurance offerings with employer matching.

401(k) savings plan with employer match.

Job Responsibilities/Duties

• Overall responsibility for executing of the fabrication of Gloveboxes. Safely maintain customer requirements of Quality, Productivity, Cost and Schedule
• Oversee and lead our team of employees responsible for the daily fabrication of gloveboxes
• Ensure gloveboxes are delivered on time, within budget, and in accordance with customer quality requirements including ASME NQA standards
• Ability to navigate project challenges or changes as needed, while maintaining excellent customer relations
• Work with the Project Manager and Deputy Project Manager to provide customer updates as needed on project
• Assume overall responsibility for the successful execution of the project
• Provide strategic feedback to the senior leadership team as applicable
• Lead, mentor, and manage the fabrication personnel responsible for the day-to-day fabrication activities. Provide the necessary tools as well as ensure a safe and clean work environment. Foster a culture of inclusion and growth for the team.
• Review and understand project drawings, specifications, and requirements
• Communicate progress to the customer, internal stakeholders, and management
• Assist PM with preliminary and final schedules
• Identify fabrication issues and supply issues early and feedback loop to PM for speedy resolution
• Promote and actively embrace the concept of professionalism, with an emphasis on quality, commitment, integrity, ingenuity, teamwork, the community, and the environment
• Safety is a deeply rooted cultural value and it must be promoted and enforced at all times

Required Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• 5+ years of experience in the areas of fabrication/construction, DOE/DOD, or commercial nuclear is preferred
• Glovebox experience is strongly preferred
• Proficient with computer software including Microsoft Suite
• Ability to become proficient with other software as needed
• Must be able to read and understand blueprints
• Must be able to understand and manage budgets
• Must be able to direct and lead a diverse team for project success. Team will include electrical and instrument technicians, industrial mechanics, welders, packaging/crating 
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift and/or more up to 25 pounds

All candidates must be able to pass a drug test, pre-employment physical, and background investigation.

Job Type & Compensation

On site, full-time, salaried, exempt

10 hour shift, 4 days per week, overtime as necessary

Compensation based on experience

AVANTech LLC is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.