Evening Welding Supervisor

Metalworks Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Vested 401K employer match

Employer-paid short term & long-term,

DISABILITY Insurance, plus a $25,000 1

Job summary

Metalworks Inc. is seeking a Welding Supervisor to lead and schedule our welding team. The role involves coordinating shift work, ensuring targets are met, and maintaining a safe, efficient shop floor. The supervisor will guide approximately 7 direct reports and collaborate with other leads to drive continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling optimization, and adherence to quality standards, with mandatory overtime during applicable periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years welding experience or certification.
• Forklift experience or willingness to certify.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with scheduling of the welding workload.
• Develop a routine schedule to ensure welders are functioning properly.
• Ensure Work Activity Coordinator and welders understand daily, weekly & monthly production targets.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions to Metalworks standards.
• Control workflow through all welding cells.
• Evaluate & communicate needs for additional equipment/tools for the welding areas.
• Lead efforts in new part setups.
• Assist with monitoring employee hours to balance overtime with customer requirements.
• Evaluate and document employee performance as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work area.
• Ensures all weld cells are working as efficiently, effectively, and safely as possible.
• Works with other team leads to help maintain continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot problems as they may arise.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Welding certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

As a family-owned business, Metalworks believes in the importance of time outside of work with the people you care about. But we also think that you should enjoy your time at work. That's why we work hard to cultivate a positive, supportive and safe environment.

WHY JOIN OUR TEAM?

EXPERIENCE THOUGHTFUL LEADERSHIP. We take the time to listen to team members. If someone brings up a problem, we solve it quickly, so everyone can enjoy a secure, low-stress work environment.

GET OPPORTUNITIES FOR GROWTH. Great performance deserves great compensation. We often promote from within and help team members explore new areas of interest.

LIVE DRAMA-FREE. We focus on real work and believe in creating an uplifting atmosphere where we can enjoy each other's company.

BENEFITS

• HOLIDAY PAY
• VESTED 401K EMPLOYER MATCH
• EMPLOYER-PAID SHORT TERM & LONG-TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE, PLUS A $25,000 LIFE INSURANCE POLICY
• EMPLOYER CONTRIBUTION TOWARD MEDICAL PREMIUMS-UP TO NEARLY 65%!
• DENTAL, VISION, & VOLUNTARY LIFE INSURANCE AVAILABLE THROUGH PAYCHECK DEDUCTION
• REIMBURSEMENT PROGRAM FOR PPE
• OPPORTUNITY FOR OVERTIME
• PAID-TIME OFF

Shift:

Monday-Thursday 4:30PM-3AM with mandatory OT when applicable.

Summary:

The Welding Supervisor is responsible for assisting management with scheduling and supervising our welding team.

Essential Duties:

Essential job duties for this position include the following items. Other duties must be performed as assigned or required.

• Assist management with scheduling of the welding workload. Communicating when schedules may need adjusted.
• Develop a routine schedule to ensure welders are functioning properly.
• Ensure Work Activity Coordinator and welders understand daily, weekly & monthly production targets.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions to Metalworks standards.
• Control workflow through all welding cells.
• Evaluate & communicate needs for additional equipment/tools for the welding areas.
• Lead efforts in new part setups.
• Assist with monitoring employee hours to balance overtime with customer (internal and external) requirements.
• Evaluate and document employee performance as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work area.
• Ensures all weld cells are working as efficiently, effectively, and safely as possible.
• Works with other team leads to help maintain continuous improvement.
• Trouble shoot problems as they may arise.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

The Welding Supervisor has supervisory responsibility for approximately 7 direct reports.

Qualifications:

Employee must have at least 2 years of welding experience and/or certification. Forklift experience or willingness to get certified is required. Leadership experience preferred.