Weld Supervisor

Ststechnicaljobs; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services in West Point, Mississippi, seeks a Weld Supervisor to lead a team of welders on defense and commercial programs. You will oversee daily welding operations, provide technical guidance, and ensure all work meets engineering drawings, weld procedures, and quality standards.

The role includes first-article and in-process inspection support, welder development, production tracking and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years of welding experience required.
• Minimum three years of supervisory or lead experience in manufacturing or fabrication.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code.
• Ability to lead and motivate a production team.
• Ability to communicate technical instructions clearly to production personnel.
• Ability to report production status to management.
• Must pass a hands-on weld test as a condition of employment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welders performing MIG welding.
• Supervise TIG welding operations.
• Oversee stick and flux-core welding activities as required.
• Support defense and commercial production programs.
• Coordinate material staging to maintain production flow.
• Ensure tooling, fixtures and jigs are available.
• Verify welding operations meet drawings and specs.
• Interpret and enforce weld symbols and procedures.
• Support NAVSEA welding standards and AWS D1.1.

Skills

Welding supervision

Leadership

Communication

Safety compliance

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Weld Supervisor in West Point, Mississippi.

This role leads a team of welders supporting defense and commercial manufacturing programs, with responsibility for daily production, workforce planning, weld quality, safety and schedule performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on welding experience, proven supervisory leadership and a working knowledge of AWS D1.1, weld procedure specifications and production requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Weld Supervisor will oversee daily welding operations while providing technical guidance, monitoring production performance and ensuring work is completed in accordance with engineering drawings, weld procedures and quality standards.

This position also supports first-article and in-process inspection activities, welder development, production tracking and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Supervise welders performing MIG welding
• Supervise TIG welding operations
• Oversee stick and flux-core welding activities as required
• Support defense and commercial production programs
• Coordinate material staging to maintain production flow
• Ensure required tooling, fixtures and jigs are available
• Verify welding operations meet engineering drawing requirements
• Interpret and enforce weld symbols
• Ensure compliance with weld procedure specifications
• Support compliance with AWS D1.1 requirements
• Support applicable NAVSEA welding standards
• Monitor weld preparation and fit-up
• Monitor in-process weld quality
• Review post-weld grinding and cleaning
• Support visual inspection of completed welds
• Ensure completed parts meet requirements before moving downstream
• Review blueprints before job start
• Review work orders and technical data packages
• Communicate job requirements to the welding team
• Track material availability
• Report material shortages to Production Planning
• Monitor PPE compliance
• Participate in safety audits
• Support incident investigations as needed
• Inspect completed weldments against blueprint tolerances
• Verify work against quality acceptance criteria
• Document nonconformances
• Initiate corrective actions when required
• Monitor production pace
• Adjust staffing, overtime or work sequencing as needed
• Support daily and weekly production targets
• Train and mentor welders
• Recommend corrective actions when appropriate
• Support welder qualification activities
• Record production data in the MES system
• Record labor hours and job status accurately and on time
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED
• Minimum of five years of welding experience
• Minimum of three years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1 Structural Welding Code
• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a production team
• Ability to hold team members accountable for safety, quality and schedule performance
• Ability to clearly communicate technical instructions to production personnel
• Ability to report production status to management
• Ability to pass a hands-on weld test as a condition of employment
• Must provide a personal welding hood and gloves
• Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR 120.62 due to ITAR-controlled information requirements

Preferred Qualifications

• Equivalent hands-on welding experience in place of certification
• Experience in an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment
• Experience in an AS9100-certified manufacturing environment
• NAVSEA welding experience
• Naval or military fabrication experience
• Experience using a Manufacturing Execution System
• Experience with similar production tracking software

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly
• Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions
• Ability to stand for extended periods
• Ability to squat and kneel
• Ability to push and pull for extended periods

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.