Production Supervisor - Welding (MIG and TIG)

National Carwash Solutions; Grimes (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Job summary

National Carwash Solutions is seeking a Production Supervisor - Welding (MIG and TIG) at its Grimes, Iowa manufacturing plant. The role focuses on leading welding operations, ensuring safety, quality, and efficiency, and guiding a team of hourly welders on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has strong MIG/TIG welding expertise, prior supervisory experience, and a solid manufacturing background. This position offers solid wages, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for advancement within a

Qualifications

• Demonstrated proficiency in MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, equipment setup, material preparation, weld parameters, and quality standards.
• Capable of evaluating weld quality, identifying defects and providing guidance to welding personnel.
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience of a welding team.
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Lean manufacturing tools and concepts, preferred.

Responsibilities

• Be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team.
• Supervise all hourly employees within the Welding team.
• 90% of the day spent on the shop floor.
• Ensure welding operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with specifications and quality standards.
• Approve employee timecards and wage allowances.
• Train employees in new work tasks within the department.
• Participate in meetings associated with manufacturing goals and objectives.

Education

BA in Industrial Technology

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Production Supervisor - Welding (MIG and TIG)

Job Category : Operations

Requisition Number : PRODU006538

• Posted : September 22, 2026
• Full-Time

Locations

Showing 1 location

1500 SE 37th Street
Grimes, IA 50111, USA

National Carwash Solutions (NCS) is a leading industrial products, services, and technology company serving car wash operators across North America since the 1970s. We provide a full suite of manufactured equipment, installation project services, aftermarket parts and service, chemicals, and software — including tunnel equipment, in-bay automatics, vacuums, dryers, water systems, doors, signage, and arches.

This role is based at our Grimes, Iowa manufacturing plant — one of six NCS manufacturing facilities across North America — where our welding and fabrication teams build the equipment that powers car wash operations nationwide. With roughly 1,600 employees company-wide and corporate offices in Grimes, Iowa and Dallas, Texas. NCS combines the scale and stability of an established industry leader with the hands-on, floor-level impact of a manufacturing environment where what you build directly ships to customers.

Job Summary:

As a Production Supervisor - Welding, you will be a member of the operations team. You will ensure that all hourly employees are performing work in a safe and efficient matter. Successful candidates will have experience in planning, coordinating, and controlling manufacturing processes, specifically for welding both MIG and TIG

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Job Duties:

• Be a key member of the Plant Leadership Team
• Supervise all hourly employees within the Welding team
• 90% of the day spent on the shop floor
• Responsible for ensuring welding operations are performed safely, efficiently, and in accordance with established specifications, procedures drawings, and company quality standards
• Perform common administrative functions required of personnel in a supervisory capacity; Endeavors to maintain good employee morale, enthusiasm and cooperation
• Administer discipline in accordance with company work rules
• Provide guidance and assign tasks within the department
• Train employees in new work tasks within the department
• Participate in meetings associated with manufacturing goals and objectives
• Approve employee timecards and authorize wage allowances in accordance with company policies
• Understand and comply with company policies
• Participate in company annual inventory count
• Comply and ensure all team members comply with all applicable OSHA, EPA, local regulatory laws, and company safety policies
• Management retains the discretion to add or change the duties of this position at any time

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated proficiency in MIG (GMAW) and TIG (GTAW) welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Must possess a strong working knowledge of welding techniques, equipment setup, material preparation, weld parameters, and quality standards
• Must be capable of evaluating weld quality, identifying welding defects, troubleshooting welding processes, and providing technical guidance and training to welding personnel
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience of a welding team required
• Minimum of 5 years’ experience in a manufacturing industry environment
• BA in Industrial Technology or related field preferred
• Proficiency with lean manufacturing tools and concepts, preferred

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift light to medium weight up to 75 lbs.
• May stand or sit for prolonged periods of time
• May stoop, bend, reach, walk; perform repetitive motions using hands to grasp, push, pull or do fine manipulations

Activity

None

< 3 hours/day

3 -6 hours/day

> 6 hours/day

Stand

X

Walk

X

Sit

X

Use hands to finger, handle, & feel

X

Reach with hands & arms

X

Stoop, kneel, crouch

X

Climb

X

Balance

X

Talk or hear

X

Look at a computer screen

X

Lift up to 50 lbs.

X

Grow your career supported by an energized and passionate team, professional development, training, flexibility and opportunities for advancement. We offer competitive wages and benefits including comprehensive health, dental and vision coverage, matching 401(k), paid time off and more.

National Carwash Solutions is an Equal Opportunity Employer

National Carwash Solutions is a proud equal opportunity employer. We are a drug free, EEO employer committed to a diverse workforce. We will consider all qualified candidates regardless of race, color, national origin, sex age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual orientation, gender identity, family responsibilities, disability, education, political affiliation or veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Management retains the right to change job duties and responsibilities at any time, based on business need.

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