Metal Fab Supervisor

Module X Solutions; Shreveport (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Opportunity for advancement

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

401(k)

401(k) matching

Bonus based on performance

Dental insurance

Parental leave

Job summary

MODULE X SOLUTIONS is seeking a Welding Supervisor to oversee daily welding operations in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment in Shreveport, LA. You will lead welders and fitters, ensure safety, maintain quality, and drive throughput in alignment with customer specifications and welding codes.

You will mentor staff, manage schedules, and collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Planning to remove bottlenecks while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and accountability.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED is required.
• Minimum 5 years of welding in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of welding codes and quality standards.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Supervise welders, fitters, and welding support personnel.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure timely completion.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks.
• Drive continuous improvement and lean initiatives.
• Coordinate with Engineering, Quality, and Planning.

Skills

Communication

Leadership

Problem solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MIG welding

TIG welding

Flux-Core welding

Stick welding

Job description

Benefits:

• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Dental insurance
• Parental leave

MODULE X SOLUTIONS is a rapidly growing modular manufacturing business that serves marquee corporate and government customers in renewable energy, network infrastructure, battery storage, telecommunications, petrochemical, utility, transportation, and other verticals. We design, engineer, and manufacture products to our customers’ specifications. We are a proud Shreveport-based company working to support our employees and our community. Check us out at www.ModuleXSolutions.com.

JOB SUMMARY:

The Welding Supervisor oversees daily welding operations and leads a team of welders and fitters to achieve safety, quality, productivity, and throughput goals. This role ensures compliance with customer specifications, engineering requirements, and applicable welding codes while driving continuous improvement across the welding department. The Welding Supervisor is responsible for workforce development, operational discipline, and maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient fabrication environment.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Safety Leadership

• Promote and enforce all company safety policies and procedures.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard assessments, and toolbox talks.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and safe operation of welding equipment
• Investigate accidents, near misses, and safety incidents; implement corrective actions
• Maintain a clean, organized, and 5S‑compliant work environment.

Production Management

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welders, fitters, and welding support personnel.
• Monitor production schedules and ensure work is completed on time.
• Manage labor resources to meet production demands and maximize efficienc
• Coordinate workflow with Engineering, Quality, Production Planning, and Material Management.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks.

Quality Assurance

• Ensure all welds meet customer requirements, engineering drawings, and applicable welding codes.
• Verify adherence to Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and quality standards.
• Coordinate inspections and corrective actions for quality issues.
• Drive continuous improvement efforts to reduce defects and rework.
• Support internal and external audits as required.

Leadership & Employee Development

• Provide leadership, coaching, and performance feedback to welding personnel.
• Train employees on welding techniques, safety requirements, and standard operating procedures.
• Conduct employee evaluations and support career development plans
• Maintain accountability for attendance, productivity, and performance expectations.
• Foster a positive, team‑oriented culture focused on accountability and continuous improvement.

Operational Excellence

• Monitor key performance indicators including safety, quality, productivity, labor utilization, and throughput.
• Participate in Lean Manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Recommend process improvements, equipment upgrades, and cost‑saving opportunities.
• Ensure proper maintenance and care of welding equipment and tools.
• Support inventory control and material utilization efforts.

QUALIFICATIONS

Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Minimum 5 years of welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 3 years of supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Strong understanding of welding processes including MIG, TIG, Flux‑Core, and Stick welding.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and welding symbols.
• Knowledge of welding codes and quality standards.
• Strong communication, leadership, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.

Preferred

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Supervisor (CWS).
• Experience in modular construction, pressure vessels, structural steel, or heavy fabrication.
• Lean Manufacturing and Continuous Improvement experience.

KEY COMPETENCIES

• Safety Leadership
• Team Development
• Accountability
• Quality Focus
• Customer Focus
• Communication
• Continuous Improvement
• Decision Making
• Planning & Organizing
• Problem Solving
• Results Orientation

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to welding fumes, noise, heat, and moving equipment.
• Ability to wear required PPE including safety glasses, gloves, hearing protection, and steel‑toed footwear.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS

• Achieve departmental safety goals and maintain a strong safety culture.
• Meet production schedules and targets.
• Maintain quality standards and reduce rework.
• Support labor utilization and operational efficiency objectives.
• Maintain excellent housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Develop and retain a skilled welding workforce through coaching and training.

DISCLAIMER

The employer shall, in its discretion, modify or adjust the position to meet the company’s changing needs.

This job description is not a contract and may be adjusted as deemed appropriate at the employer’s sole discretion.

Module X Solutions, LLC. is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities / Females / Veterans / Disabled

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.

All qualified applicants must be authorized to work in the United States.