Steel Fabrication Manager | Kitchen & Commercial Cooking Equipment
★ 12 Years Experience | Design Replication Expert | Showroom & Custom Stove Specialist ★
☎ India: +91 9818250276 | ☎ Saudi Arabia: +966 581327983 | 📍 Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
Results-driven Steel Fabrication Manager with 12 years of progressive experience — 5 years in India and 7 years in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Currently leading fabrication operations at Faisal Ubaisan Al-Harthi Trading Establishment (مؤسسة فيصل عبيسان الحارثي للتجارة), Riyadh. Specialized in the design, fabrication, and custom manufacturing of commercial kitchen equipment including industrial stoves, showroom cooking ranges, exhaust hoods, gas burner units, and all cooking-related steel appliances. Renowned for an exceptional ability to study any design — from a showroom display, photograph, or sketch — and reproduce it with precision to exact specifications. Combines strong technical fabrication skills with managerial leadership to deliver high-quality kitchen steel products on time and within budget.
⭐ Signature Capability: Design Replication Expertise
Faizan Ahmad possesses a rare and highly valued skill: the ability to examine any kitchen equipment design — whether seen in a showroom, catalogue, image, or competitor product — and fabricate an identical or improved version from raw steel. This includes precise reproduction of commercial stoves, industrial cooking ranges, custom burner assemblies, and bespoke kitchen fabrications to client specifications without requiring original engineering drawings.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Steel Fabrication Manager — Kitchen & Commercial Cooking Equipment
Faisal Ubaisan Al-Harthi Trading Establishment (مؤسسة فيصل عبيسان الحارثي للتجارة) | Riyadh, Saudi Arabia | 2017 – Present (7 Years)
• Lead and manage the full fabrication workshop for commercial kitchen steel equipment including industrial stoves, cooking ranges, gas burner systems, showroom-grade cooking units, exhaust hoods, and custom catering equipment.
• Examine client-provided designs, showroom samples, photographs, or product references and independently reproduce identical fabrications using raw steel — with no dependency on original technical drawings.
• Oversee the complete production cycle from material procurement, cutting, forming, and welding through to surface finishing, quality inspection, and delivery.
• Supervise and mentor a team of fabricators, welders, and helpers; assign tasks, monitor output quality, and ensure adherence to production schedules.
• Collaborate directly with clients, showroom managers, and project stakeholders to understand custom requirements and translate them into accurate fabricated products.
• Fabricated and delivered stoves and cooking appliances for restaurants, hotel kitchens, catering companies, and residential palace kitchens across Riyadh.
• Implemented workshop process improvements that reduced material waste by approximately 20% and improved production turnaround time.
• Ensured all fabricated kitchen equipment conforms to Saudi safety and quality standards (SASO) and hygiene requirements for commercial food-service environments.
• Managed workshop inventory, equipment maintenance schedules, and supplier relationships for steel raw materials and consumables.
• Produced custom one-off pieces and showroom display units with high aesthetic finish quality — stainless steel polishing, mirror finish, and brushed surface treatments.
Steel Fabricator — General Structural & Industrial
Steel Fabrication & Construction Company | India | 2012 – 2017 (5 Years)
• Fabricated and assembled structural steel components for residential, commercial, and industrial construction projects.
• Gained comprehensive skills in MIG, TIG, and arc welding, as well as cutting, grinding, and bending of steel materials.
• Interpreted engineering drawings and material cut lists to produce accurate structural components.
• Developed foundational knowledge in metal surface preparation, finishing, and quality inspection.
• Supported senior fabricators and progressively took on responsibility for independent fabrication tasks.
SPECIALIZATION: KITCHEN STEEL FABRICATION
Products Fabricated & Managed:
• Commercial & Industrial Cooking Stoves
• Showroom Display Cooking Ranges
• Gas Burner Units (single, double & multi-burner)
• Industrial Exhaust Hoods & Canopies
• Stainless Steel Kitchen Work Tables
• Custom Catering Equipment Frames • Tandoor & Charcoal Grill Enclosures
• Wall-mounted Kitchen Shelving Systems
• Bespoke Palace & Villa Kitchen Equipment
• Restaurant & Hotel Kitchen Fit-outs
• Oven & Bakery Equipment Frames
• Sink Units & Prep Station Assemblies
CORE COMPETENCIES
Design Replication Kitchen Equipment Fabrication Workshop Management
Stainless Steel Welding Team Leadership Client Consultation
Blueprint Reading Quality Control (SASO) Production Planning
PERSONAL INFORMATION
Full Name: Faizan Ahmad
Nationality: Indian
Languages: Urdu / Hindi (Native) | Arabic (Conversational) | English (Working)
Current Employer: Faisal Ubaisan Al-Harthi Trading Est. — مؤسسة فيصل عبيسان الحارثي للتجارة
Location: Riyadh, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia
Visa / Iqama: Available on request
References & Portfolio of Fabricated Work Available Upon Request