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Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Bollinger Mississippi Shipbuilding, LLC in Pascagoula, MS, seeks a Welding Supervisor to lead a group of hourly welders, ensuring quality, safety, and productivity on production schedules.

You will oversee daily assignments, monitor progress, and work with foremen to optimize procedures, equipment and manpower. A strong communication and leadership mindset is required.

The role emphasizes compliance with state and federal safety regulations and the ability to read blueprints and welding drawings.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of welding techniques and plant operations.
• Ability to read blueprints, drawings and work objectives.
• Ability to plan procedures, equipment and manpower.
• Strong communication and leadership in a management team.
• Familiar with safety, health and environmental regulations.

Responsibilities

• Supervise hourly welders on daily assignments.
• Complete time entry for hourly workers.
• Monitor activity, provide guidance, resolve problems.
• Assist management in procedures, equipment and manpower needs.
• Schedule and instruct workers; monitor quality and costs.
• Ensure proper handling and maintenance of equipment; enforce safety rules.

Skills

Welding supervision

Blueprint reading

Team leadership

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

GENERAL FUNCTION

Supervises the activities of a group of hourly welders to meet company quality and safety standards within production schedules, in the most cost-effective manner. Works under the general direction of a Foreman, Superintendent or other plant management position.

TYPICAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The following statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities:

• Task and oversee hourly workers on daily assignments.


• Complete time entry of hourly workers daily.


• Monitor job activity of hourly workers, answering questions, giving guidance and resolving problems.


• Assist plan management in determining work procedures, equipment and supply needs and manpower requirements to complete assignments per production drawing.


• Selects, supervises, instructs, and schedules employee's work.


• Monitors work processes and products to ensure quality and cost containment standards are maintained.


• Ensures company equipment is properly handled, maintained, and secured.


• Ensures and monitors compliance of safety rules and regulations by all employees.

DESIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES

Knowledge of plant operations with particular emphasis on welding techniques and equipment involved. Ability to read and interpret blueprints, drawings and work objectives. Ability to effectively plan work procedures, equipment, material and manpower needs. Ability to effectively build and lead a productive work group and to perform as a member of a management team. Ability to effectively communicate. Knowledge of State and Federal and regulations related to safety, health and environmental. Familiar with all company policies and procedures.

DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE & TRAINING

High School Diploma or GED required and a minimum of 4 years of demonstrated experience in the craft position posted.

Bollinger is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to providing employment opportunities to minorities, females, veterans and disabled individuals, and without regard to sexual orientation and gender identity.