Field Welding Supervisor

Accelera; Mentor (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera, based in Mentor, OH, seeks a Field Welding Supervisor to lead on-site welding initiatives, ensuring projects meet stringent quality benchmarks while maintaining peak efficiency and safety. The role combines deep welding expertise with strong leadership to drive teams and outcomes.

Responsibilities include directing on-site tasks, mentoring staff, reviewing blueprints, conducting quality audits, and coordinating with project managers to meet deadlines.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; welding certifications preferred.
• 5+ years in a leadership role within welding.
• Strong knowledge of welding safety protocols, materials and techniques.
• Excellent communication and leadership to foster a collaborative team.
• Ability to read complex drawings and blueprints.
• High attention to detail and strong problem-solving aptitude.
• Willingness to travel to various job locations as needed.

Responsibilities

• Direct and organize all on-site welding tasks to maintain a safe work environment for the team.
• Mentor and guide welding staff to elevate performance and skills.
• Review project blueprints and specs to verify welding requirements during execution.
• Conduct routine quality audits on welding outputs against industry benchmarks.
• Maintain precise documentation of milestones, resources, and completed tasks.
• Collaborate with project managers and stakeholders to ensure on-schedule completion.
• Troubleshoot technical challenges that arise in the welding workflow.
• Foster a culture of safety and continuous operational improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Welding expertise

Safety protocols

Blueprint reading

Quality audits

Communication

Mentorship

Travel flexibility

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certifications preferred

Tools

TIG Welder

Stick Welder

Flux-Cored Arc Welder

Job description

Based in Mentor, OH, we are looking for a driven and talented Field Welding Supervisor to lead our on-site welding initiatives. Your primary focus will be managing operations to guarantee that every project meets our rigorous quality benchmarks while maintaining peak efficiency and safety. We are eager to connect with individuals who possess both deep technical welding expertise and strong leadership capabilities.

Role Summary

Based in Mentor, OH, we are looking for a driven and talented Field Welding Supervisor to lead our on-site welding initiatives. Your primary focus will be managing operations to guarantee that every project meets our rigorous quality benchmarks while maintaining peak efficiency and safety. We are eager to connect with individuals who possess both deep technical welding expertise and strong leadership capabilities.

Core Duties

• Direct and organize all on-site welding tasks to help maintain a safe working environment for the entire team.
• Provide mentorship and guidance to welding staff to help elevate their professional performance and technical proficiency.
• Examine project blueprints and technical specs to verify all welding requirements are met during execution.
• Perform routine quality audits on all welding outputs to ensure they align with established industry benchmarks.
• Keep precise documentation regarding project milestones, resource consumption, and completed tasks.
• Work closely with project managers and key stakeholders to help ensure projects are finalized on schedule.
• Troubleshoot and address any technical challenges that emerge throughout the welding workflow.
• Foster a workplace culture centered on safety and ongoing operational refinement.

Professional Requirements

• Possession of a high school diploma or GED, with preference given to those holding specialized welding certifications.
• At least 5 years of experience in a leadership capacity within the welding industry.
• Comprehensive understanding of modern welding safety protocols, materials, and various techniques.
• Strong communication and leadership abilities to help foster a collaborative and motivated team environment.
• Proficiency in interpreting complex technical drawings and blueprints.
• High level of attention to detail and a strong aptitude for solving complex problems.
• Flexibility to travel to various job locations as project demands require.

Technical Proficiencies

• Welding Setups for Production
• Vehicle & Fleet Welding
• Blueprint Reading
• Welding

Equipment & Technology

• TIG Welder (ESAB, Fronius, Kemppi, Hobart, Everlast, CK Worldwide)
• Stick Welder
• Flux-Cored Arc Welder