Weld Fabrication Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Alloy Engineering Company

Berea, Northern (OH, KY)

Hybrid

USD 90,000 - 120,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays and PTO

Tuition reimbursement

Bonus

Job summary

Alloy Engineering is hiring a hands-on Welding / Fabrication Supervisor to lead our 2nd shift operations in Berea. This role owns production, quality, and team performance with strong shop-floor leadership in a fast-paced fabrication environment.

As part of an ESOP company, this role offers real impact and a share in the company’s success. The supervisor will manage safety, throughput, and continuous improvement on the second shift.

Qualifications

7+ years in fabrication or welding manufacturing.
2+ years in a leadership role.
Strong knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, GTAW).
Blueprint reading and welding symbols proficiency.
Experience leading teams in fast-paced environments.

Responsibilities

Own execution of welding and forming operations on second shift.
Ensure production meets schedule and quality standards.
Lead welders and fabrication personnel on shift.
Coordinate workflow between welding, press brake, and upstream processes.
Drive safety, quality discipline, and corrective actions on shift.

Skills

Leadership

Welding

Fabrication

GMAW/GTAW

Blueprint reading

Job description

Description

Alloy Engineering - Berea, OH

Reports To: Plant Manager

Shift: Second Shift (core execution leadership role)

Position Status: Salaried Exempt

Alloy Engineering is hiring a hands-on Welding / Fabrication Supervisor to lead our 2nd shift operations in Berea. This is a high-impact leadership role with full ownership of production, quality, and team performance. If you’re a strong shop-floor leader who thrives in fast-paced fabrication environments, this is your opportunity to make a difference.

As part of a 100% employee-owned company, this role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact while sharing in the company’s success.

Role Objective

The Weld / Fabrication Supervisor is responsible for owning execution of welding and forming operations on second shift, ensuring production meets schedule, quality, safety, and labor targets. This role serves as the primary on-shift leader, making real-time decisions to maintain flow, resolve issues, and deliver results without dependence on day-shift leadership.

Why This Role Exists

Alloy Engineering requires strong on-shift leadership to maintain production flow outside of normal business hours
The Plant Manager in combination with Manager of Integrated Operations establishes direction, priorities, and systems - this role ensures execution happens in real time.
Effective shift-level ownership is critical to meeting delivery commitments, maintaining quality standards, and controlling labor performance.

Essential Functions and Core Responsibilities:

Production Execution & Schedule Attainment

Own execution of the daily production schedule for forming and welding operations
Ensure work is completed on time and to quality standards
Identify and resolve bottlenecks in real time to maintain flow
Sequence work within the shift to support overall plant priorities
Maintain control of WIP to prevent downstream delays or accumulation

Fabrication Flow Ownership

Coordinate workflow between welding, press brake, and upstream fabrication processes
Ensure balanced flow of work across operations
Adjust labor and priorities as conditions change

Safety Leadership

Own safety performance on shift including hazard recognition and incident response
Maintain disciplined work environment and PPE compliance
Address unsafe conditions immediately

Quality & Workmanship

Ensure welds meet ASME, AWS and company standards
Drive in-process quality discipline and containment of non-conformances
Support root cause identification and corrective actions

Labor Management & Team Leadership

Lead and develop welders and fabrication personnel
Assign work and optimize labor utilizationProvide coaching, feedback, and performance oversight
Support training and skill development
Lead thru Visual Metrics - Safety, OTD, Quality, Productivity, Rework, and Utilization

Shift Communication & Coordination

Provide structured daily handoff to plant supervision and Plant Manager
Escalate production risks early
Ensure clear communication across shifts

Problem Solving & Continuous Improvement

Resolve technical production issues in real time
Implement countermeasures to maintain output
Support continuous improvement efforts

Technical Troubleshooting & Process Support

Serve as the first point of contact for technical issues impacting welding, forming, and fabrication operations on shift
Troubleshoot weld defects, fit-up issues, distortion, and process inconsistencies in real time
Interpret prints, WPS requirements, and welding symbols to guide proper execution and correct errors
Support resolution of equipment-related issues (weld machines, fixtures, press brakes) in coordination with maintenance as needed
Identify root causes of recurring process problems and implement immediate countermeasures to maintain production flow
Partner with Engineering & Quality to resolve complex technical issues and ensure corrective actions are sustained
Provide hands-on guidance and coaching to operators to improve technique, consistency, and overall workmanship
Ensure technical issues are documented, communicated, and handed off effectively between shifts

Decision Rights

Decides: Labor assignments, job sequencing, immediate safety actions
Recommends: Staffing changes, process improvements, equipment needs
Escalates: Material shortages, quality issues, missed targets, safety incidents

Success Matrix

Schedule attainment (OTD)
Labor efficiency
Weld quality and NCR rates (rework, NCRs (internal deviations), MRBs (customer facing deviations)
Safety performance
Workforce attendance and stability

Requirements