Lead Welding Production Supervisor

AAON, Inc.; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

AAON, Inc. is seeking a Welding Supervisor to oversee daily production floor operations in a manufacturing setting. You will assign tasks, manage workflow, and ensure timely production while enforcing safety and quality standards.

Lead a diverse welding team, mentor welders, and uphold procedures for AWS/ASME/ISO codes, welding processes, and certifications. This role demands hands-on leadership in a high-temperature, noisy environment with heavy equipment and trucks.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years welding experience with supervisory duties.
• Solid knowledge of AWS welding codes, metallurgy, blueprints.
• Ability to lead a diverse team and enforce safety.

Responsibilities

• Production & Planning: Assign daily tasks, manage workflow, and ensure project deadlines are met.
• Quality Control: Inspect finished welds for compliance with blueprints, codes (AWS, ASME, ISO), and standards.
• Safety Enforcement: Enforce PPE usage, conduct safety audits, and maintain a safe, clean (6S) work environment.
• Personnel Management: Hire, train, mentor, and evaluate welder performance, while addressing disciplinary issues.
• Technical Oversight: Oversee welding, cutting, and assembly operations (SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, GTAW).
• Documentation: Maintain records of welding procedure specifications (WPS) and employee certifications.

Skills

Leadership

Quality mindset

Safety leadership

Documentation

Team training

Education

Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS) – AWS

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Stick welding

Flux Core welding

Job description

AAON, Inc. is seeking a Welding Supervisor to oversee daily production floor operations in a manufacturing setting. You will assign tasks, manage workflow, and ensure timely production while enforcing safety and quality standards.

Lead a diverse welding team, mentor welders, and uphold procedures for AWS/ASME/ISO codes, welding processes, and certifications. This role demands hands-on leadership in a high-temperature, noisy environment with heavy equipment and trucks.