2nd Shift Welding Operations Leader

Metraflex Company Inc; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

401k with company match

Paid time off

AFLAC

Job summary

Metraflex Company Inc. in Chicago seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily welding operations, including MIG, TIG, and robotic welding, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will drive efficiency, coach welders, and coordinate with assembly, testing, and finishing teams.

Responsibilities include scheduling, performance tracking, and Lean initiatives such as 5S, with emphasis on throughput and labor optimization in a high-mix environment.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with welding.
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a production environment.
• Experience in a high-mix/high-volume manufacturing environment preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily production activities with primary responsibility for weld operations.
• Ensure production schedules are met across welding booths, robotic cells, and downstream processes.
• Balance labor to eliminate bottlenecks and maintain throughput.
• Coordinate with Planning, Quality, and Maintenance to resolve production challenges.
• Monitor and report daily performance metrics including output, efficiency, rework, and on-time delivery.
• Oversee setup and operation of MIG, TIG, and robotic welding systems.
• Identify opportunities to improve arc-on time, reduce rework, and optimize weld cell utilization.
• Lead corrective actions for non-conformance within the department.
• Enforce all OSHA and company safety policies.
• Supervise, coach, and develop production employees, including welders and operators.
• Lead Lean initiatives including 5S, workflow improvements, and waste reduction.
• Track and analyze KPIs such as productivity, scrap rates, and labor efficiency.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Robotic welding

Blueprint reading

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Data-driven mindset

Team leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Technical or trade school education preferred

Tools

ERP systems

WPS/PQR documentation

Microsoft Office

Job description

Metraflex Company Inc. in Chicago seeks a Production Supervisor to lead daily welding operations, including MIG, TIG, and robotic welding, ensuring safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will drive efficiency, coach welders, and coordinate with assembly, testing, and finishing teams.

Responsibilities include scheduling, performance tracking, and Lean initiatives such as 5S, with emphasis on throughput and labor optimization in a high-mix environment.