Welding Shop Supervisor

Knight’s Companies Inc.; Jedburgh; Presencial; GBP 34.000 - 52.000; Tempo integral

Benefícios oferecidos por esta vaga

Competitive pay

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

PTO & Holidays

401(k) with company match

STD

LTD

Company-Paid Life Insurance

Voluntary insurance options

Resumo da vaga

Knight’s Companies Inc. in Jedburgh, Scotland, seeks a Welding Shop Supervisor to lead welding and fabrication operations. You will supervise a team, plan workloads, train staff, enforce safety policies, and ensure quality and on-time delivery of projects.

You’ll read blueprints and weld symbols, maintain equipment, and uphold ANSI/ASW standards. The role requires 4+ years welding experience and 2–4 years supervisory experience, with up to 50% travel. Competitive benefits offered.

Qualificações

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 4+ years welding, manufacturing, or related experience.
• 2–4 years of supervisory or lead experience in welding/fabrication.
• Certification in Stick and MIG welding; proficiency in FCAW and TIG.

Responsabilidades

• Supervise and coordinate daily welding/fabrication activities.
• Assign work, track productivity, ensure on-time project completion.
• Train and mentor welding team members.
• Enforce safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, weld symbols.
• Perform quality inspections and maintain equipment.

Conhecimentos

Supervisory experience

Welding & fabrication

Blueprint reading

Safety leadership

Communication

Formação

High school diploma or equivalent

Ferramentas

Stick welding

MIG welding

Flux-core welding

TIG welding

Descrição da vaga

Since 1969, Knight’s Companies has grown from a single septic tank pumping truck into a trusted, family-owned leader in construction and manufacturing services. Built on quality, integrity, and customer service, Knight’s Companies is committed to excellence across its Redi-Mix, Precast, Trucking, and Pumping operations.

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Welding Shop Supervisor to lead our welding and fabrication operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a dynamic team, ensure the highest standards of safety and quality, and contribute to the successful design, fabrication, and repair of structural components. If you are a skilled leader with technical expertise in welding and fabrication, we invite you to join our team and help drive excellence across our projects.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welding and fabrication personnel.
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Train, mentor, and support the development of welding team members.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Perform and oversee welding using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Core), and GTAW (TIG) processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and weld symbols.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure work meets company and customer standards.
• Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, and safe operation of shop equipment and tools.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of prior supervisory or lead experience in a welding or fabrication environment.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in welding, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Working knowledge and certification in Stick and MIG welding; proficiency in Flux-Cored and TIG welding.
• Knowledge of various steel materials used in fabrication.
• Proficient in welding, fabrication, and precision alignment techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and American Weld Society (ASW) weld symbols.
• Effective communication and coaching skills to work with individuals from all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of crane rigging and proper hand signaling.
• Demonstrates strong integrity and reliability to independently handle critical tasks such as plant repair, setup, or dismantling.
• Previous experience managing purchase order requests, securing material quotes, and preparing accurate job quotes.
• Valid Driver’s License in state of residence.
• Must be able to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

Physical Demands:

Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 75+ lbs. occasionally with assistance.

Prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in various physical positions.

Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust).

Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as required.

Manual dexterity to operate tools, precision instruments, and industrial equipment.

Ability to operate and safely maneuver forklifts, cranes, boom lifts, and other mobile equipment.

What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance programs including Life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident and Pet Insurance.

Interested in opportunities in other Knight’s Companies locations?

We’re hiring across our other markets:

• Lowcountry:Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
• Midlands:Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
• South: Aiken/Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah

Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, hard work and professionalism. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits to help you succeed in your career.

EOE

As set forth in Knight’s Companies Inc.’s Equal Employment Opportunity policy,we do not discriminate on the basis of any protected group status under any applicable law.