Welding Supervisor

ValvTechnologies, Inc.; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

ValvTechnologies, Inc. in Houston, TX is seeking a Welding Supervisor to lead the weld shop, ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery, and optimize production through skilled coordination of teams and resources.

The role requires 4+ years in supervisory welding, proficiency with welding procedures and drawings, and familiarity with QA/ISO/API/ASME standards. On-site position with strong collaboration across engineering and production.

Qualifications

• 2 year technical college or equivalent work experience.
• Proficiency in Hot Wire GTAW, Submerged Arc Welding, Pulsed GMAW, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
• Minimum 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing weld shop.
• Ability to interpret welding procedures and engineering drawings.
• Experience with QA, ISO9001, API, ANSI, ASME standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead the weld shop to meet safety, quality, and on-time delivery.
• Develop and implement production schedules and budgets.
• Coordinate training and supervise welding staff.
• Maintain qualification files and ensure ISO/API compliance.
• Collaborate with Welding Engineer and cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Safety culture

Production scheduling

Welding operations

Training & development

Problem solving

Team player

Self-directed

Organizational skills

MS Word/Excel/ERP

Bilingual EN/ES (desired)

Education

2-year technical college or equivalent

Tools

Fronius welding equipment

Arc Specialties Cladding Equipment

Job description

Career Opportunities with Valv Technologies

Part of Valmet, we are constantly looking for new professionals to join our global team. Our commitment to moving our customers’ performance forward requires creativity, technological innovations, project excellence, service know-how - and above all, teamwork.

Are you looking for the next adventure in your career, wanting to work with exciting projects or experience an empowering work culture?

Position:Welding Supervisor
Location: Houston, TX
Job Id:551
# of Openings:1
Position:Welding Supervisor
Location: Houston, Tx (On-Site)

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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 Welding
  • Submerged Arc Welding
  • Pulse Gas Metal Arc Welding
  • Shielded 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 instructions
  • Interpreting and implementing Welding Procedures
  • Interpreting 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