Weld Shop Manager

Orionplacement; Albion Township (MI); On-site; USD 70,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Paid time off

Relocation assistance

Retirement plan

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orionplacement in Albion, Michigan is seeking a hands-on Weld Shop Leader to direct daily operations, lead a skilled welding team, and stay engaged in fabrication and quality.

The role requires a current CWI, 3+ years welding and metal fabrication experience, and 1+ year supervising a weld shop. You will collaborate with engineering and quality to meet codes and pursue continuous improvement opportunities.

This is a full-time, on-site leadership position with room to grow as the company expands.

Qualifications

• Current CWI certification is required for this role.
• 3+ years of hands-on welding and metal fabrication experience.
• 1+ year supervising a weld shop or welding team.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes, inspection standards, and quality requirements.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily weld shop operations, workflow, and production scheduling.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop welders and fabrication personnel.
• Inspect welds and fabricated components to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Review fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes, inspection requirements, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot welding, fabrication, and production challenges to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet manufacturing goals.
• Monitor productivity, scrap, rework, equipment performance, and safety initiatives.
• Maintain inspection documentation and quality records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the weld shop.

Skills

Leadership

Welding

Reading drawings

Quality standards

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Tools

SolidWorks

Job description

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Join a growing manufacturer supporting innovative infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
• Lead a skilled welding team while remaining hands-on in fabrication and quality.
• Make a direct impact on production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
• Work closely with engineering and manufacturing to drive operational excellence.
• Enjoy a stable leadership opportunity with room to grow as the company continues to expand.

Location:
Albion, Michigan – This is a full-time, on-site leadership role where you'll work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams in a collaborative manufacturing environment.

Note:
Applicants must have a current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, 3+ years of hands-on welding and metal fabrication experience, and at least 1 year of experience supervising a weld shop or welding team.

About Us

We are a growing engineering and manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality fabricated products that support critical infrastructure and renewable energy markets. Our team values craftsmanship, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while providing employees the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Lead daily weld shop operations, workflow, and production scheduling.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop welders and fabrication personnel.
• Inspect welds and fabricated components to ensure quality and code compliance.
• Review fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
• Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes, inspection requirements, and quality standards.
• Troubleshoot welding, fabrication, and production challenges to minimize downtime.
• Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet manufacturing goals.
• Monitor productivity, scrap, rework, equipment performance, and safety initiatives.
• Maintain inspection documentation and quality records.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the weld shop.

Qualifications

• Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
• 3+ years of hands-on welding and metal fabrication experience.
• 1+ year supervising a weld shop or welding team.
• Strong knowledge of welding codes, inspection standards, and quality requirements.
• Ability to read fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• SolidWorks experience or the ability to review SolidWorks drawings preferred.
• Experience in structural steel, metal fabrication, manufacturing, or solar-related products preferred.

Why You Will Love Working Here

You'll have the opportunity to lead an experienced team while staying engaged in technical, hands-on work. We foster a collaborative environment where leadership is valued, continuous improvement is encouraged, and every employee plays an important role in the company’s continued growth and success.

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Benefits

• Dental insurance
• Paid time off
• Relocation assistance
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance