Welding Shop Supervisor - Lead Fabrication & Safety

Knight’s Companies Inc.; Summerville (SC); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

PTO

401(k) Matching

STD

LTD

Life Insurance

Voluntary Benefits

Job summary

Knight’s Companies is seeking a Welding Shop Supervisor to lead welding and fabrication operations, oversee a dedicated team, and uphold the highest safety and quality standards across projects. You will read blueprints, supervise procedures, train welders, and ensure on-time completion while maintaining a clean, safe shop environment.

Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW is expected along with strong communication and coaching skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2–4 years supervisory or lead experience in welding/fabrication.
• Minimum 4 years welding/manufacturing experience.
• Certified in Stick and MIG; proficient in Flux-Core and TIG welding.
• Knowledge of various steel materials and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Strong communication, coaching, and safety leadership.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate daily welding and fabrication activities.
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure on-time project completion.
• Train, mentor, and support welding team members.
• Enforce safety policies, PPE, and procedures.
• Perform and oversee SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW welding.
• Read blueprints, drawings, specifications, and weld symbols.
• Conduct quality inspections to meet standards.
• Maintain shop equipment and tools; keep environment safe and clean.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Welding & fabrication

Blueprint reading

Safety policies

Team coaching

Equipment maintenance

Crane rigging

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Stick welding

MIG welding

Flux-core welding

TIG welding

Job description

Knight’s Companies is seeking a Welding Shop Supervisor to lead welding and fabrication operations, oversee a dedicated team, and uphold the highest safety and quality standards across projects. You will read blueprints, supervise procedures, train welders, and ensure on-time completion while maintaining a clean, safe shop environment.

Proficiency in SMAW, GMAW, FCAW, and GTAW is expected along with strong communication and coaching skills.