Welding Supervisor

US364 Valvtechnologies, LLC; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Valmet in Houston, TX is seeking a Welding Supervisor to lead the weld shop, drive production quality, ensure safety, and deliver customer satisfaction. You will implement procedures, supervise staff, and coordinate shifts to meet targets.

The role requires 4+ years supervisory experience in welding, knowledge of welding procedures and drawings, and familiarity with QA/ISO standards. Fronius and Arc Specialties equipment experience is a plus; bilingual English/Spanish is desirable.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing weld shop.
• Proficiency in interpreting welding procedures and engineering drawings.
• Experience with QA/ISO9001, API, ANSI/ASME standards.
• Valve manufacturing knowledge preferred.
• Ability to train and supervise welding operators.

Responsibilities

• Lead and enforce welding procedures and methodologies.
• Maintain safe work environment and training.
• Coordinate and schedule shifts and production plans.
• Ensure on-time quality and delivery of orders.
• Partner with Welding Engineer on programs.
• Oversee operator qualification files.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Welding automation programming

Throughput optimization

Staff supervision

Continuous improvement

Troubleshooting

Team collaboration

Documentation & ERP literacy

Education

2 year technical college or equivalent work experience

Tools

Fronius welding systems

Arc Specialties cladding equipment

Job description

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 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

http://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.