Welding Manager

CAF Group; City of Elmira (NY); Sur place; USD 100 000 - 120 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

CAF USA is seeking a Welding Manager to oversee carshell manufacturing and welding, lead a skilled team, and ensure quality, efficiency, and safety in production. You will report on progress, drive cost control, and implement improvements across the welding and fabrication processes.

Ideal candidates have a 4-year degree (master preferred) and 10–15 years of manufacturing supervisory experience, with strong Excel skills and stakeholder management abilities.

Qualifications

• 4 year degree in a related field; master degree preferred.
• 10–15 years of manufacturing supervisory experience and CI initiatives.
• Project or line management experience; proven stakeholder management.
• Microsoft Excel knowledge is a must.

Responsabilités

• Ensure timely and efficient completion of carshell manufacturing and welding within budget and quality standards.
• Oversee daily welding and carshell operations; prepare detailed progress reports.
• Manage full lifecycle of carshell fabrication; optimize welding procedures and meet milestones.
• Maintain a clean, organized, hazard-free welding area for safety and efficiency.
• Enforce health and safety protocols in the welding environment; ensure regulatory compliance.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement changes to boost productivity and quality.
• Design, implement, and maintain training programs on welding techniques, safety, and standards.
• Lead team development through recruitment, performance feedback, coaching, and proper records.
• Collaborate with materials supply and technical teams for seamless workflow.
• Maintain open communication with team and management for transparency and decisions.
• Ensure safety and environmental compliance within designated area without exception.

Connaissances

Team leadership

Communication

Spanish language

Safety compliance

Formation

Bachelor's degree in a related field

Master's degree preferred

10–15 years manufacturing supervisory experience

Outils

Microsoft Excel

Description du poste

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Welding Manager

Date: Oct 20, 2026

Company: CAF USA

Location:

ELMIRA, NY, US

CAF is an international market leader for the design, manufacture, maintenance and supply of equipment and components for integrated transport systems at the forefront of technology that provides high value added sustainable mobility for its customers. We are proud to be recognized for our versatility, flexibility and for our capacity to constantly adapt and innovate.

CAF USA is located in Elmira Heights, New York which is part of the Southern Finger Lakes areas. The area is ideally situated for those who want to be in proximity to large metropolitan areas, but live a life made far richer by connecting to nature and community, making a difference in the lives of their neighbors and taking advantage of the opportunity to develop a fulfilling work life balance that ideally suits who they are.

OVERVIEW:

The Carshell Manager role requires oversight of the manufacturing processes of rail vehicle bodies, including managing and motivating a team, ensuring quality and efficiency in production, and maintaining strong customer relationships. Key responsibilities include reporting on progress and data, identifying and solving issues that hinder production, and implementing strategies to improve operations. This position demands a combination of technical knowledge, leadership skills, and operational and safety expertise, all aimed at ensuring efficient, high-quality production while optimizing costs.

FUNCTIONAL DESCRIPTION:

• Ensure the timely and efficient completion of carshell manufacturing and welding processes, meeting all quality standards and staying within the defined budget.
• Oversee daily operations in welding and carshell production, while preparing and analyzing detailed performance and progress reports.
• Manage the full lifecycle of carshell fabrication, focusing on optimizing welding procedures and ensuring all project milestones are met on schedule.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and hazard-free welding area to support both operational efficiency and workplace safety.
• Enforce all health and safety protocols rigorously within the welding environment to protect employee well-being and ensure regulatory compliance.
• Continuously identify opportunities for process improvements in manufacturing and welding, and implement changes to enhance productivity and quality.
• Design, implement, and maintain robust training programs that focus on welding techniques, safety practices, and operational standards.
• Lead team development by recruiting qualified personnel, providing regular performance feedback, coaching for growth, and maintaining accurate employee records.
• Collaborate effectively with other departments, including materials supply and technical teams, to ensure seamless coordination and workflow integration.
• Maintain open, consistent, and effective communication with team members and upper management to support transparency and informed decision-making.
• The individual shall be fully responsible and accountable for all safety and environmental compliance within their designated area, ensuring adherence to applicable regulations, organizational policies, and operational standards without exception.

TRAINING/EDUCATION REQUIRED:

• 4 year degree in a related field, master degree preferred – or -
• 10 – 15 years of manufacturing supervisory experience and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Project and /or line management experience
• Proven Experience in managing (Senior) Stake Holders
• Microsoft Excel knowledge is a must.

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS:

• Ability to work in a high pressure environments
• Must be self-motivated team player with strong interpersonal skills essential for day to day operations.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing
• Understanding oral and written Spanish highly desirable
• Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.

SAFETY REQUIREMENTS:

• Shall report all injuries/illnesses to their supervisor that occur at work, the day of the incident
• Shall report any unsafe conditions that are identified in their respective work area to their supervisor
• Shall comply with all CAF USA safety policies, procedures, and requirements that are communicated to them, including Job Safety Analysis (JSA) procedures
• Shall wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) that is communicated and supplied to them
• Shall keep their respective work area clean and orderly at all times
• Shall attend all CAF USA required training as soon as possible before the start of their assigned work
• Shall NOT operate any CAF USA equipment (forklifts, cranes, scissor lifts) until certified to do so

This position does not support immigration sponsorship.

We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, gender, age, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status or any other legally protected status.

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

The wage range for this role takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs. The disclosed range estimate has not been adjusted for the applicable geographic differential associated with the location at which the position may be filled. A reasonable estimate of the current range is $100,000 to $120,000.