Weld Supervisor

Dakota Bodies; Watertown (SD); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Dakota Bodies in Watertown, SD seeks a Welding Supervisor to coordinate welders on projects, monitor progress, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. You will inspect finished products, read blueprints, train team members, and lead with a strong work ethic, clear communication, and adaptability.

Proficiency in MIG and manual welding, plus computer skills, are required. This is a full-time, on-site role emphasizing coaching, problem-solving, and adherence to safety standards in a

Qualifications

• 2–5 years supervisory experience.
• Experience with MIG welding.
• Experience with manual welding equipment.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Good computer skills.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Proficient in conflict resolution.
• Ability to follow directions and create a plan.

Responsibilities

• Lead a Team in a positive manner.
• Train on all job functions, blueprint readings and use of tools and welders.
• Meet schedules and expectations.
• Train all team members.
• Monitor productivity, quality, and safety of the team.
• Troubleshoot issues as they arise.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Time management

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

MIG welding

Manual welding

Conflict resolution

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A welding supervisor will coordinate each welder on the projects, monitor the progress of the operations, and ensure the safety of all workers. He or she must also inspect the finished product to ensure it is built properly and safely. The supervisor embodies a strong work ethic, positive attitude, good communication skills, can adapt to new environments, is safety driven and can lead & coach a team.

Essential Job Functions

• Lead a Team in a positive manner
• Ability to train on all job functions, blueprint readings and use of tools and welders.
• Meeting Schedules and Expectations
• Training of all team members
• Monitoring key competencies including but not limited to productivity, quality, and safety of all team members.
• Troubleshoots issues that arise.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

• Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software to complete reports and logs.

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• 2-5 years supervisory experience
• Experience with MIG welding
• Experience with manual welding equipment
• Ability to read blueprints
• Good computers skills
• Excellent Communication skills
• Proficient in conflict resolution
• Ability to follow direction and create a plan