Welding & Fabrication Operations Leader

Amerequip; Kiel (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Amerequip in Wisconsin is seeking a Fabrication/Welding Supervisor to lead safety programs, enforce PPE and hot work rules, manage welders and fabricators, and ensure compliance with ISO, codes and customer quality standards.

You will plan and coordinate fabrication and welding schedules, optimize labor and material use, monitor workflow from fabrication through finishing, and drive continuous improvement while supporting cost goals and on-time delivery.

Responsibilities

• Promote and enforce safety policies, PPE, hot work, crane operation, and material handling procedures; conduct accident investigations and implement corrective actions; train employees on safe work practices; maintain housekeeping and 5S standards; participate in safety meetings and improvement events.
• Prioritize, schedule, and delegate work for welders, fabricators, and related personnel; coordinate manpower and resources; train and develop employees; monitor performance and provide coaching, mentoring, and corrective action; address employee concerns and maintain open communication.
• Ensure weld procedures, fabrication methods, workmanship, and documentation meet company, customer, ISO, code, and quality standards; audit work and resolve nonconformances; lead root cause and corrective actions; review drawings, weld symbols, specifications, and engineering changes; support prototypes, first articles, audits, customer visits, and technical troubleshooting.
• Plan and manage fabrication and welding schedules; coordinate labor, materials, and resources to meet production and delivery requirements; review shortages and adjust schedules; follow up with supply chain and vendors; coordinate material handling and maintenance; monitor workflow through fabrication, welding, grinding, and finishing; complete required records; support startup and shutdown activities.
• Meet production goals and margin objectives while maintaining quality; evaluate processes, tooling, fixtures, equipment utilization, and labor efficiency; support lean and continuous improvement; maintain equipment, consumables, gases, grinding materials, and fabrication tooling; participate in planning and project reviews to improve safety, quality, productivity, and cost performance.

Job description

Amerequip in Wisconsin is seeking a Fabrication/Welding Supervisor to lead safety programs, enforce PPE and hot work rules, manage welders and fabricators, and ensure compliance with ISO, codes and customer quality standards.

You will plan and coordinate fabrication and welding schedules, optimize labor and material use, monitor workflow from fabrication through finishing, and drive continuous improvement while supporting cost goals and on-time delivery.