Welding Supervisor

VDL USA Holding Inc; Flowery Branch (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

VDL USA Holding Inc in Georgia is seeking a Production Supervisor – Welding to lead daily MIG/TIG welding operations, supervise welders and support personnel, and maintain adherence to WPS and customer specifications. The role emphasizes safety, quality, productivity, and cost control, with involvement in continuous improvement initiatives and support for new product introductions.

Candidates should have an associate degree in welding or a related field and at least five years of welding

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Welding Technology, Manufacturing, or related field preferred.
• Minimum five years in welding and fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising welding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, or related ops.
• Experience with high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments preferred.
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 or similar quality systems preferred.

Responsibilities

• Supervise MIG, TIG, and structural welding operations.
• Coordinate labor assignments to meet production schedules.
• Ensure compliance with Welding Procedure Specifications and customer requirements.
• Monitor weld quality and collaborate with Quality and Engineering.
• Support welder qualification, training, and certification.
• Drive productivity, cycle-time reductions, and throughput improvements.
• Investigate welding nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure maintenance of welding consumables, fixtures, tooling, and equipment.
• Support new product introductions and production readiness reviews.
• Promote safe welding practices and environmental/safety compliance.

Skills

Welding supervision

MIG welding

TIG welding

Labor coordination

Safety and quality focus

Continuous improvement

Process adherence

Education

Associate degree in Welding Technology or related field

Job description

Purpose

The Production Supervisor – Welding is responsible for leading daily welding operations in support of scheduled production, quality objectives, and customer delivery requirements. This role supervises welders and welding support personnel, ensures compliance with welding procedures and customer specifications, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost.

Primary Responsibilities

• Supervise MIG, TIG, and structural welding operations.
• Coordinate labor assignments to meet production schedules and capacity requirements.
• Ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Monitor weld quality and collaborate with Quality and Engineering on defect reduction initiatives.
• Support welder qualification, training, and certification activities.
• Drive productivity improvements, cycle-time reductions, and throughput enhancements.
• Investigate welding nonconformances and implement corrective actions.
• Ensure welding consumables, fixtures, tooling, and equipment are properly maintained and available.
• Support new product introductions, prototype builds, and production readiness reviews.
• Promote safe welding practices and compliance with all environmental and safety requirements.

Preferred Experience

• Welding and fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of AWS standards and welding terminology.
• Experience supervising MIG and TIG welding operations.
• Understanding of weld inspection requirements and fabrication drawings.

Education and Experience

• Associate's degree in Welding Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field preferred.
• Minimum five (5) years of welding and fabrication manufacturing experience.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and structural weldments
• Experience supervising employees in welding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, or related manufacturing operations.
• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments required.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems preferred