Fabrication Shop Manager

Join a Team That Builds the Impossible

GeoStabilization International® (GSI) is North America’s leader in geohazard mitigation and slope stabilization. We’re 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.

We’re 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-minded—with aspirations to eventually run larger pieces of the operational aspects of the business.

Your Mission

Own the operational readiness and performance of GSI’s 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 downtime—so our crews in the field can execute without delay.

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 accountability—everyone 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

Minimum Requirements

• 3–5 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 performance—no 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 $95-135,000 range. Relocation possible for the right candidate wishing to move into the Eugene area.