Welding Shop Supervisor — Lead 50+ Welders

Aerotek; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Welding and Fabrication Shop Supervisor to lead a large welding operation in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on developing welding procedures, selecting materials, ensuring quality, and mentoring welders.

You will schedule the team, manage time-keeping, and drive performance across a 50–80 staff group in a night shift environment. The position requires extensive GTAW, FCAW, TIG, and GMAW experience, with 2+ years of leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with GTAW, FCAW, TIG, or GMAW.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team or a project.
• Experience managing more than 50 employees.
• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and D1.6.
• Capable of cutting, polishing, and etching weld test samples.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures.
• Assist with tooling and fixturing designs for weld operations.
• Select base materials and welding materials.
• Control production weld quality.
• Utilize welding codes and standards.
• Manage and supervise personnel, including mentoring junior welders.
• Plan and schedule work, assign tasks, and assess completed work.
• Monitor and approve employee time-keeping records.
• Communicate performance measures and provide direction to team members.
• Coach welders on improving techniques with step-by-step guidance.
• Oversee team of 50 - 80 Welders, Fitters, Fabricators and Shop Helpers.

Skills

GTAW

FCAW

TIG welding

GMAW

Team lead / supervision

Education

Technical trade school certificate

Job description

Aerotek is seeking a Welding and Fabrication Shop Supervisor to lead a large welding operation in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on developing welding procedures, selecting materials, ensuring quality, and mentoring welders.

You will schedule the team, manage time-keeping, and drive performance across a 50–80 staff group in a night shift environment. The position requires extensive GTAW, FCAW, TIG, and GMAW experience, with 2+ years of leadership.