Senior Welding Supervisor

LEO MANPOWER PTE. LTD.; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

LEO MANPOWER PTE. LTD. is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee daily welding activities, ensuring work aligns with project schedules and quality standards.

You will read technical drawings, guide welders, coordinate with engineers and project managers, maintain equipment, and train junior staff while ensuring safety and timely project delivery.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of welding experience with supervisory experience.
• Ability to read technical drawings and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of welding processes and QA/QC procedures.
• Ability to lead and coordinate welders and teams.
• Strong communication and teamwork.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines.
• Marine/shipyard/fabrication experience advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily welding activities to meet schedules.
• Lead, assign and monitor welders and teams.
• Read and interpret drawings and welding symbols.
• Ensure welding quality meets project specs.
• Inspect welds and rectify defects when needed.
• Coordinate with engineers and project managers.
• Maintain welding equipment and tools.
• Monitor manpower, progress and productivity.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations.
• Provide on-the-job training to welders.
• Prepare progress reports and report delays.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Team management

Quality control

Problem solving

Communication

Education

Welding qualifications/certificates

Tools

ARC/SMAW

MIG/MAG

TIG/GTAW

Job description

ob Responsibilities

1. Supervise and coordinate daily welding activities to ensure work is completed according to project schedules and requirements.

2. Lead, assign and monitor the work of welders and welding teams.

3. Read and interpret technical drawings, welding symbols and project specifications.

4. Ensure welding work meets required quality standards and project specifications.

5. Monitor welding procedures, inspect weld quality and arrange rectification of defects when necessary.

6. Coordinate with engineers, project managers, site supervisors and other departments to ensure smooth project execution.

7. Ensure proper use and maintenance of welding machines, tools and equipment.

8. Monitor manpower allocation, work progress and productivity to meet project deadlines.

9. Ensure all welding activities comply with workplace safety regulations and company procedures.

10. Provide technical guidance and on-the-job training to welders and junior staff.

11. Prepare work progress reports and report any technical issues or delays to management.

12. Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

Job Requirements

1. Minimum 5 years of relevant welding experience, with prior supervisory experience preferred.

2. Strong knowledge of welding processes such as ARC/SMAW, MIG/MAG or TIG/GTAW.

3. Able to read and interpret technical drawings and welding symbols.

4. Good knowledge of welding quality control, inspection procedures and welding safety.

5. Proven ability to lead, supervise and coordinate a team of welders.

6. Good problem-solving, communication and team management skills.

7. Able to work independently and handle multiple tasks under tight deadlines.

8. Relevant welding qualifications or certificates will be an advantage.

9. Experience in marine, shipyard, fabrication or industrial projects will be an advantage, depending on the company's requirements.