Production Supervisor – 2nd Shift – Crowley, TX

Race Rock Group; Colorado; On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Race Rock Group is seeking a Production Supervisor to oversee welding and fit-up for utility poles, signs, and structural assemblies. The role emphasizes weld quality, dimensional accuracy, and schedule adherence per AWS D1.1 and customer specs.

You will lead a single shift of welders and fit-up personnel, ensure safety, provide training, and drive continuous improvement while maintaining traceability and documentation.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of welding/fabrication with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• AWS welding certifications or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and WPS/PQR documentation.

Responsibilities

• Supervise daily welding and fit-up for poles and structural assemblies.
• Direct welders, fitters, and operators with daily assignments and feedback.
• Ensure adherence to AWS D1.1, weld procedures, and customer requirements.
• Coordinate workflow and scheduling with plant stakeholders to meet takt time.

Skills

Welding supervision

Blueprint interpretation

SAW & FCAW

Leadership & training

Safety compliance

Quality control

Dimensional measurement

D1.1 knowledge

Bilingual EN/ES

Documentation

Education

High school diploma or GED

AWS welding certifications

Tools

WPS/PQR documentation

Job description

JOB SUMMARY

The Production Supervisor oversees all welding and fit-up operations for the fabrication of utility poles, traffic & lighting poles, sign structure poles and structural assemblies. This position is responsible for ensuring weld quality, dimensional accuracy, and schedule adherence while maintaining compliance with AWS D1.1, customer specifications, and company standards. The supervisor provides direct, hands-on leadership for a single shift of welders and fit-up personnel and ensures that work is performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with approved welding procedures (WPS).

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

including the following and other duties as assigned.

1. Supervise daily welding and fit-up activities for utility poles, traffic & lighting poles, sign structure poles and structural assemblies, including SAW and FCAW processes.
2. Directly manage welders, fitters, machine operators, material handlers, and helpers — providing daily assignments, training, and performance feedback.
3. Supervise daily parts production activities on the Python and saw.
4. Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, company welding procedures, and customer-specific requirements.
5. Coordinate workflow and scheduling with Plant Superintendent, Project Planning, and Quality to meet takt time and delivery goals.
6. Oversee fit-up operations for pole seams, circumferential joints, base plates, and flanges to maintain proper alignment and weld preparation.
7. Verify setup, parameters, and wire/flux combinations for SAW and FCAW machines (inside and outside seam welders, manipulators, rotators, etc.).
8. Monitor welding operations for attachments, stiffeners, gussets, and other structural components to ensure sound weld quality.
9. Inspect first-article welds and fit-ups for dimensional accuracy and compliance with drawings before production runs continue.
10. Promote proper weld sequencing and heat control practices to minimize distortion and rework.
11. Issue and track maintenance work orders for welding machines, manipulators, positioners, and base-plate preheaters.
12. Reinforce company safety standards including PPE use, lockout/tagout, and hot-work procedures.
13. Communicate daily production goals, progress, and issues to plant management and support continuous improvement activities.
14. Lead 5S and lean manufacturing practices within the welding area.
15. Ensure traceability of materials, weld procedures, and heat numbers for all work performed.
16. Perform administrative reporting such as production logs, weld maps, and nonconformance tracking.
17. Perform other related duties as assigned by management.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED;
• Minimum 5 years of experience in welding/fabrication with at least 2 years in a supervisory or lead role.
• Completion of AWS welding certifications or equivalent hands-on experience preferred.
• Equivalent work experience and technical training may be accepted.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Extensive experience in SAW and FCAW processes.
• Proficiency in welding of large-diameter pole sections, flanges, and structural components.
• Familiarity with AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code – Steel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and WPS/PQR documentation.
• Knowledge of heat input control, preheat/interpass temperature requirements, and distortion management.
• Ability to lead and train welders and fitters on proper setup, technique, and inspection practices.
• Understanding of weld quality standards, visual inspection criteria, and NDE acceptance limits.
• Strong communication and leadership skills with the ability to coordinate across departments.
• Basic computer proficiency for documentation and reporting.
• Bi-lingual English/Spanish is a plus.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• Successful candidates must submit to post offer pre-employment physical examination/medical history check.
• Possession of a valid Texas driver's license is a requirement for this job.

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL EFFORT

• Work is performed in a heavy fabrication environment with exposure to weather-related conditions, including cold temperatures during winter months and elevated indoor plant temperatures during summer months.
• Exposure to welding fumes, grinding dust, and high noise levels.
• The position requires moderate to heavy physical activity, including prolonged periods of standing and walking, and the ability to lift components weighing up to 60 pounds.
• The employee is required to comply with all applicable safety procedures and personal protective equipment requirements.