Weld Supervisor

BHP, Inc dba Global Power Components; Street (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components is seeking an experienced Weld Supervisor to lead multiple welding teams and Weld Leads, ensuring production, quality, and safety objectives are met on the shop floor.

The role reports to the Welding Manager and requires strong MIG welding knowledge, blueprint interpretation, and a proven leadership track record in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. West Milwaukee area facility experience is a strong plus.

Qualifications

• 6+ years welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 2+ years of leadership experience supervising welders or shop floor personnel.
• Strong knowledge of MIG welding processes, fabrication methods, weld quality standards, and blueprint interpretation.
• CWI certification preferred.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise Weld Leads and welding/fabrication teams.
• Coordinate daily production activities to meet schedules and quality standards.
• Monitor workflow, labor allocation, and priorities to maximize efficiency.
• Collaborate with Welding Manager on production plans and staffing.
• Ensure safety standards, welding procedures, and quality requirements are followed.
• Train and develop weld personnel to improve skills and productivity.
• Inspect in-progress work for conformance to drawings and specs.
• Troubleshoot fabrication issues and implement corrective actions.
• Assist in hiring, onboarding, and performance management with HR.
• Maintain production, attendance, and quality records.

Skills

Leadership

Welding expertise

Reading drawings

Troubleshooting

Communication

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Tools

MS Office

Manufacturing reporting systems

Job description

Title: Weld Supervisor Company: Global Power Components – www.globalpowercomponents.com Location: Milwaukee, WI (Onsite 5 Days/Week) Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ Months)

Overview: Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, and rapidly growing manufacturer of UL heavy-gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures that house fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. As we continue expanding our operations, we are seeking an experienced Weld Supervisor to lead multiple welding teams, oversee Weld Leads, and ensure production, quality, and safety objectives are achieved. This position reports directly to the Welding Manager and serves as a key leader on the shop floor.

Responsibilities:

• Directly supervise and support Weld Leads and their respective welding/fabrication teams.
• Coordinate daily production activities to ensure schedules, quality standards, and customer requirements are met.
• Monitor workflow, labor allocation, and departmental priorities to maximize efficiency and throughput.
• Collaborate with the Welding Manager to execute production plans, staffing strategies, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Ensure welders and Weld Leads comply with company safety standards, welding procedures, and quality requirements.
• Train, coach, and develop Weld Leads and welding personnel to improve technical skills, productivity, and engagement.
• Conduct regular inspections of work in process to verify compliance with engineering drawings, welding specifications, and quality standards.
• Assist in troubleshooting fabrication and welding issues and implement corrective actions when necessary.
• Monitor departmental performance and address production bottlenecks, quality concerns, and workforce challenges.
• Support hiring, onboarding, performance management, and disciplinary actions in partnership with management and Human Resources.
• Maintain accurate production, attendance, and quality documentation.
• Communicate operational updates, process changes, and company initiatives to Weld Leads and welding personnel.
• Promote a positive, accountable, and team-oriented culture throughout the welding department.

Qualifications:

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification strongly preferred.
• Minimum of 6+ years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum of 2+ years of leadership experience supervising welders, Weld Leads, or shop floor personnel.
• Strong knowledge of MIG welding processes, fabrication methods, weld quality standards, and blueprint interpretation.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and production documentation.
• Proven ability to lead multiple teams and balance production priorities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Strong troubleshooting, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
• Experience implementing and maintaining workplace safety programs and standards.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills with the ability to motivate and develop employees.
• Ability to perform shop calculations and measurements to ensure compliance with engineering and customer specifications.
• Experience working with heavy-gauge steel fabrication preferred.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and manufacturing production reporting systems.
• Must be detail-oriented, organized, and committed to producing high-quality work.

At Global Power Components, our mission is simple: Inov8OrDie Driven by this mindset, GPC has grown from 200 to more than 2,000 employees in just five years, expanding from one manufacturing facility to four locations across the Milwaukee area, including our new 500,000-square-foot manufacturing facility in West Milwaukee. We design and manufacture the critical infrastructure that surrounds and supports power generation. But what sets GPC apart isn't just what we build — it's how we work. We move fast. We make decisions. We solve problems. We challenge ourselves to continuously improve, raise the bar and deliver quality work on time. We look for ways to remove unnecessary complexity and make work easier for our customers, our partners and each other. And through it all, we protect our people, our workplaces and the reputation we've built. GPC isn't a traditional corporate environment — and we don't want to be. We expect people to take ownership, speak up, make decisions and get things done. As GPC continues to grow, our people have opportunities to take on significant responsibility, solve bigger problems and make a visible impact on the business. If you're energized by growth, comfortable with change, willing to roll up your sleeves and want to help build what's next in power generation, GPC is a place where you can make an impact.