Manager of Welding Technology

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company; Virginia Beach (VA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Acoustical Sheetmetal Company is seeking a Manager of Welding Technology to provide strategic leadership for welding operations across ASC facilities. The role emphasizes training, certification, inspection, and process optimization to advance welding capabilities and product quality.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of five years in welding technology, proven leadership in a technical environment, and experience managing multi-site operations. Travel to ASC sites may be required.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical welding certification required.
• Minimum of 5 years welding/welding technology experience.
• Proven leadership in a technical or skilled-trades environment.
• Experience managing multi-site operations preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead welding technology function across all ASC locations.
• Design and implement welding training programs.
• Oversee the welding inspection and certification processes.
• Ensure compliance with AWS codes and standards.
• Develop metrics and drive continuous improvement.
• Coordinate with Quality Control and production teams.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Team development

Communication

Education

Associate degree in Welding

Technical certification in welding

Tools

Microsoft Office

AWS Codes knowledge

Job description

Position Summary

The Manager of Welding Technology is responsible for the strategic leadership and standardization of welding operations across all ASC facilities. This role ensures best-in-class training, certification, inspection, and process optimization while maintaining compliance with industry standards. The position plays a critical role in advancing welding capabilities, improving quality, and developing workforce expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead the welding technology function across all ASC locations
• Manage weld trainers, inspectors, and certification/assessment teams
• Establish workforce plans, goals, and performance expectations

Training & Development

• Design and implement comprehensive welding training programs
• Ensure welders are properly trained, qualified, and continuously developed
• Address skill gaps through structured development initiatives

Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Oversee the welding inspection program to ensure full operational coverage
• Collaborate with Quality Control to identify deficiencies and implement improvements
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to QC standards

Certification & Compliance

• Manage welding certification and assessment processes
• Maintain accurate AWS certification records and ensure regulatory compliance
• Continuously align certification practices with updated standards

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and monitor key welding metrics, including:
  • Certification rates and first-pass success rates
  • Weld quality and defect trends
  • Process effectiveness indicators
• Drive data-based improvements across all welding operations

Innovation & Operational Excellence

• Research and implement advanced welding technologies
• Improve automation, efficiency, and production quality
• Support succession planning and technical knowledge transfer

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree, technical certification, or trade school completion in welding or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of welding and welding technology experience
• Proven leadership experience in a technical or skilled-trades environment

Preferred

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Experience managing multi-site operations
• Strong knowledge of AWS codes, welding processes, and inspection standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally

Additional Information

• This role supports welding operations across all ASC facilities
• Travel may be required to support multi-site initiatives