Welding Manager

Keystone Distinction Group; Newton (IA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Keystone Distinction Group in Newton, Iowa, is seeking a Welding Manager to lead welding operations in a large-scale fabrication environment for wind tower manufacturing. The role includes supervising technicians, training welders, and driving process improvements while ensuring quality and safety standards.

This high-impact leadership position offers significant visibility across production and engineering. Applicants should have strong experience in FCAW, SAW, GMAW, and hold or be able to obtain AWS CWI certification.

Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector or ability to obtain within one year.
• Experience with FCAW, SAW, and GMAW processes.
• Hands-on heavy fabrication experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise welding technicians and weld school operations.
• Train, qualify, and certify welders at various skill levels.
• Troubleshoot welding processes, equipment, and defects.

Skills

AWS Certified Welding Inspector

FCAW

SAW

GMAW

Welding process improvement

Coaching and leadership

Education

5+ years in heavy fabrication or related degree

Job description

Welding Manager

Newton, Iowa, United States (On-site)

Our manufacturing client inNewton, IA is seeking aWelding Manager to lead welding operations, training, and process improvement in a large-scale heavy fabrication environment supporting wind tower manufacturing.

This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across production, quality, and engineering — ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, developing welders, and driving quality in a safety-focused environment.

What You'll Do

• Lead and supervise welding technicians and weld school operations
• Train, qualify, and certify welders at various skill levels
• Troubleshoot welding processes, equipment, and defects
• Drive welding process improvements for quality and efficiency
• Support customer and third-party welding audits
• Conduct internal welding audits and performance reporting
• Serve as technical subject matter expert on welding procedures
• Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions
• Assist with new welder mentor programs
• Support production welding as needed

What We're Looking For

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) — or ability to obtain within one year
• Strong experience withFCAW, SAW, and GMAW
• Working knowledge ofAWS D1.1
• Hands-on heavy fabrication experience
• Strong coaching, leadership, and training skills
• Experience with welding process improvement
• 5+ years heavy fabrication experience (or related degree + experience)

Why This Role?

• Growing wind energy manufacturing environment
• Leadership visibility and influence
• Strong safety and operational culture
• Opportunity to build and improve welding programs
• Stable manufacturing operation with long-term growth

Apply today and let's talk through how this may fit for your next career step.