Onsite Welding Department Lead — Quality & Safety

Ingersoll-Rand; Ocala, Northern (FL, KY); Hybrid; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Welding Department Supervisor in Ocala, FL to direct the Welding Department, manage costs and production quality, and lead up to 25 personnel in a fully onsite environment.

You will oversee production planning, safety initiatives, quality control, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous improvement while coordinating with engineering and customers to meet commitments.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of related experience/training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Welding: Knowledge of ASME Section VIII, Division I requirements, TIG, MIG, SMA, and stick welding, as well as ASNT-TC-1A NDT testing and acceptance criteria.
• Lean Manufacturing & Problem Solving: Identifies and resolves issues efficiently, analyzes information, develops solutions, and works effectively in group problem-solving situations.
• Interpersonal Skills: Resolves conflicts constructively, listens to others, maintains confidentiality, controls emotions, and remains open to new ideas.
• Communication: Communicates clearly and persuasively, listens effectively, responds to questions, participates in meetings, and produces clear written documentation.
• Teamwork: Balances individual and team responsibilities, welcomes feedback, builds team morale, and prioritizes shared goals and success.
• Leadership: Motivates and influences others, accepts feedback, recognizes contributions, and encourages strong performance.
• People Management: Involves employees in planning and improvement, provides feedback, develops staff skills, encourages growth, and continuously improves supervisory practices.
• Quality Management: Promotes continuous quality improvement while maintaining accuracy, thoroughness, and high standards in processes, products, and services.
• Language Skills: Ability to read and interpret business, technical, and regulatory materials; write reports, correspondence, and procedures; and communicate effectively with managers, customers, clients, and the public.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply probability, statistics, geometry, trigonometry, fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems, evaluate variable situations, and interpret written, verbal, diagram, and schedule-based instructions.
• Computer Skills: Proficiency with database, manufacturing, spreadsheet, and word-processing software.
• Technical Skills: Thorough knowledge of ASME welding codes for pressure vessels and welding processes including MIG, TIG, and Sub-Arc.

Responsibilities

• Plan and manage production: Schedule and coordinate Welding/Fabrication/Hydro department work based on production schedules and customer shipment commitments, while monitoring workflow and progress.
• Lead safety initiatives: Conduct toolbox talks, safety meetings, and job hazard assessments while promoting a safe, clean, and organized work environment.
• Control quality and materials: Enforce welding procedures and standards, monitor material usage, minimize scrap and rework, and ensure welds meet applicable codes and specifications.
• Supervise employees: Directly supervise up to 25 employees, including assigning work, training, performance management, hiring, discipline, and resolving employee concerns.
• Coordinate across departments: Work closely with Production Control, Engineering, and other departments to schedule orders, resolve specification issues, and maintain production commitments.
• Drive continuous improvement: Evaluate welding processes, equipment, and new industry developments; recommend improvements that increase efficiency, productivity, and cost savings.
• Monitor and report performance: Prepare production reports and participate in production meetings, tracking quality, labor utilization, safety, delays, and schedule attainment while taking corrective action when needed.
• Manage technical and external relationships: Coordinate inspections and welding certifications, provide technical guidance, and serve as a liaison with engineering personnel, clients, and outside welding inspectors.

Skills

Welding

Lean Manufacturing

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Leadership

People Management

Quality Management

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Certifications

Technical Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

AWS Certified Welding Supervisor

CWI

SCWI

Job description

Ingersoll Rand is seeking a Welding Department Supervisor in Ocala, FL to direct the Welding Department, manage costs and production quality, and lead up to 25 personnel in a fully onsite environment.

You will oversee production planning, safety initiatives, quality control, cross‑functional coordination, and continuous improvement while coordinating with engineering and customers to meet commitments.