Welding Supervisor

Athena Manufacturing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Athena Manufacturing, LP in Austin, TX is seeking a Welding Supervisor to manage welding operations, ensure quality, and maximize efficiency while enforcing safety protocols on the shop floor. The role requires leadership to coordinate procedures and personnel.

Candidates should have 5+ years welding experience, 2+ years supervisory exposure, and a High School Diploma or GED with additional technical training.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• At least five years of welding experience.
• Two years of technical training required; one year of work experience may substitute for one year of education.
• Two years of supervisory or lead experience preferred.
• Must own all tools required for the position.

Responsibilities

• Screen and interview new hire candidates.
• Coordinate staff in safety practices and training.
• Ensure welding procedures and staff follow safety protocols.
• Supervise and delegate work; monitor hours.
• Estimate tool and equipment costs and manage procurement within budget.
• Inspect weld quality and coordinate with engineers to improve productivity.
• Communicate between workers, engineers, designers, and technicians.

Skills

Welding experience

Supervisory experience

Technical training

Tool ownership

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Technical training (2 years)

Tools

Forklifts

Hand truck pallet jack

Personal computers

Microsoft Office

HR management software (SAGE)

Inventory management systems (M2M and SFM)

Job description

Description

Athena Manufacturing, LP is a career-minded company that cares about our employees and their success. We invest in all employees by providing the training and skills they need to not only be successful in their occupation but also the opportunity to grow and advance within the company.

Overview

The Welding Supervisor is critical to our company's productivity and profitability. A welding supervisors' job is to manage and supervise the entire welding operations. As the Welding Supervisor you are responsible for the quality of work, coordinating welding procedures and personnel, maximize efficiency while maintaining productivity, and ensuring his staff knows and follows all safety protocol.

Key Responsibilities

(include but not limited to): Essential duties and functions, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Screen and interview new hire candidates
• Make sure all new employees are assigned a mentor and trained properly.
• Coordinate staff to ensure they are knowledgeable in all safety practices, possible health hazards and precautionary measures
• Identify training needs to ensure employees are able to perform the duties and responsibilities of their jobs effectively, receive necessary training outlined in their performance review/training record and are reported timely to Human Resources to maintain in employee's personnel file.
• Conduct mandatory employee performance reviews and coaching sessions within a timely manner, within 30 days of due date. (90 day, quarterly coaching and then annually).
• Remunerating workers and keeping them motivated and address any employee issues/concerns
• Supervise and delegate work to all employees and monitor their work on a regular basis, including work hours
• Requisition supplies, such as weld rods, gas, flux, and fixtures
• Estimate the cost of tools and equipment required in the process and oversee the procurement of these items keeping within the budget and maintaining the quality of the product
• Inspects work and/or confers with the welder to maintain specified standards and quality.
• Work with engineers to improve productivity and efficiency
• Analyze engineering drawings, blueprints, specifications, sketches, work order, and material safety data sheets to plan layout, assembly, and welding operations
• Troubleshooting issues and providing technical support to the staff.
• Communicating and being a liaison between the workers, engineers, designers, and technicians and maintaining effective co-ordination between them

Requirements

Qualifications

Minimum Preferred Qualifications, pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• High School Diploma or GED
• At least Five (5) years of welding experience.
• Two (2) years of technical training, continued education.

*May substitute one (1) additional year of work experience for one (1) year of required education.

• At least two (2) years of work experience as a supervisor or in a lead capacity.
• Must own all tools required for the position.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Essential physical requirements pursuant to the Americans with Disabilities Act, include and are not limited to the following:

• Strength - (Heavy)- Exert up to 100 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 50 lbs. of force frequently, and/or up to 20 lbs. of force constantly to move objects.
• Movement- climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, handling
• Auditory- talking and hearing
• Vision-near acuity, far acuity, depth perception
• Environment conditions and physical surroundings-noise, vibration, atmospheric conditions

PREFERRED TOOLS AND TECHNOLOGY

• Forklifts
• Hand truck pallet jack
• Personal computers
• Comfortable with Technology, open to learning/coachable
• Warehouse and Inventory Management Systems (M2M and SFM)
• Microsoft Office
• HR management software (SAGE)

REQUIRED WORK CLOTHING AND PPE

• Attire should not interfere with job performance or safety.
• Safety glasses are provided by Athena
• Closed toe safety shoes are required

Athena Manufacturing supports commercial, aerospace, and government customers and is committed to maintaining compliance with applicable information security, export control, and government contract requirements, including the Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) program.

Certain roles may require access to controlled information, systems, or programs that are subject to U.S. government regulations, including export control requirements. As a result, access to specific work, systems, or data may be restricted to individuals who meet applicable regulatory eligibility requirements, including U.S. Person requirements as defined by federal regulations. Eligibility for such access will be determined prior to assignment and may be re-evaluated as business or regulatory needs change.

At Athena Manufacturing, we are dedicated to fostering a culture of continuous improvement through the principles of 2 Second Lean. This approach encourages all team members to identify and implement small, daily improvements that streamline processes, reduce waste, and enhance overall efficiency. We believe that by empowering our employees to take ownership of their workspaces and share their ideas, we can drive innovation, increase productivity, and create a more enjoyable work environment for everyone. Join us as we strive to improve every day, 2 seconds at a time!