Welding Supervisor

Valmet; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Houston, TX is seeking a Welding Supervisor to lead the weld shop, drive quality, safety and timely delivery. You will oversee production procedures, train weld operators, coordinate schedules and ensure ISO/API QA requirements are met while shipping quality product.

The role requires 4+ years supervisory experience in manufacturing, familiarity with welding processes and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. Bilingual English/Spanish is desirable but not required.

Qualifications

• 2 year technical college or equivalent required.
• 4+ years supervisory experience in a manufacturing/weld shop.
• Proficiency in reading welding drawings and procedures.
• Familiarity with QA/ISO/API requirements.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weld shop to maintain high standards and on-time delivery.
• Ensure procedures are followed and training provided.
• Coordinate schedules and production plans; manage budgets.
• Develop programs to meet QA requirements and shipping goals.
• Train and supervise welding operators; maintain qualification files.

Skills

Welding automation programming

Weld quality optimization

Troubleshooting arc welding

Production scheduling

Team leadership

Continuous improvement

Excel/ERP familiarity

Bilingual English/Spanish

Education

2 year technical college or equivalent

Tools

Fronius

Arc Specialties Cladding Equipment

Job description

## Welding SupervisorApply: Houston, TX: Full time: Posted Today: R61701**Position Title:** Welding Supervisor **Position Overview:** This position’s overall purpose is to lead the weld shop for high standards, production quality and results, workforce safety, and customer satisfaction. **Job Responsibilities:** * Ensure production procedure/methodology are properly implemented and adhered to at all times* Lead and assure safe work environment including standards, practices, reinforcements and training* Is available to support directly or remotely all welding production shifts* Welding operators are properly trained to deliver the required weld quality and throughput* Maintain welding operator qualification files* To coordinate, establish, enforce requirements that ensure first class on-time record for: Cost effective production; efficient use of corporate resources and personnel; ensure that all sales/production orders are completed in an efficient cost/time effective manner; all sales order, production, ISO, API and other QA requirements are satisfied; and ensure timely shipping of quality product* Develop and implement the necessary programs, schedules, and workflow to ensure satisfaction of production requirements* Build, develop and supervise staff as required according to plan/direction developed* Create and enforce weekly production schedules* Create implement and adhere to business/production plans and budgets* Works in close partnership with Welding Engineer* May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor* Must be able to perform all functions of your direct report(s) job including technical skills **Skills and Abilities:** * Experienced or ability to quickly learn the programming of welding automation equipment – Fronius and Arc Specialties Cladding Equipment* Experienced in optimizing welding variables to ensure maximum weld quality and production throughput* Ability to troubleshoot Arc welding processes* Problem solving and troubleshooting production workflow processes, schedules and shop procedures* Hands on ability to orchestrate, implement, direct and train all production related employees* Ability to promote and lead continuous improvement within the department.* Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding* Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills* Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy* Works well with meeting multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time* Computer literate; good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and ERP systems* Good written and verbal communications skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired but not required **Core Qualifications:** * 2 year technical college or equivalent work experience required. Must be knowledgeable and can demonstrate proficiency in the following welding processes:Hot Wire Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingSubmerged Arc WeldingPulse Gas Metal Arc WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding* Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing/production weld shop environment.* Must be knowledgeable and can demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:Following work and process instructionsInterpreting and implementing Welding ProceduresInterpreting Engineering Drawings and associated welding symbols Shop floor scheduling* CWI is preferred but not required* Working knowledge of QA, ISO9001, API, ANSI, ASME, industry standards and specifications* Experience with valve manufacturing preferred### About Ushttp://www.valmet.com Valmet is a global technology leader in serving process industries. We work with our customers throughout the lifecycle, delivering cutting-edge technologies and services, as well as mission-critical automation and flow control solutions. Backed by more than 225 years of industrial experience and a global team of 18,500 professionals close to customers, we are uniquely positioned to transform industries toward a regenerative tomorrow.In 2025, Valmet’s net sales totaled approximately EUR 5.2 billion. Our head office is in Espoo, Finland, and we have experts in approximately 40 countries around the world. Valmet’s shares are listed on Nasdaq Helsinki.To protect our candidates' privacy, Valmet will never ask any personal information such as banking information or social security number during the recruitment process.