Welding Supervisor

Apache Fabricators; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 85,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Apache Fabricators is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead all night shift welding and fit‑up operations, including Sub Arc, MIG, repair welding, and pipe fitting activities. This hands‑on leadership role drives production, maintains weld quality, and ensures compliance with AWS, ASME, and API standards.

You must lead from the floor, not from an office, coordinating with day shift leadership and QA/NDE to minimize defects and rework while maintaining a safe, efficient work

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience supervising welding or fabrication operations.
• Knowledge of SAW (LS & GS), MIG (GMAW), FCAW, SMAW; repair welding and defect identification.
• Ability to read and enforce AWS, ASME, and API standards.
• Experience leading from the shop floor and driving production.
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise welders and fitters on the night shift.
• Assign work, manage priorities, and meet production goals.
• Oversee SAW, MIG, and repair welding operations.
• Ensure proper fit-up, weld prep, and WPS compliance.
• Monitor weld quality and address issues in real time.
• Collaborate with QA/NDE to reduce defects and rework.
• Enforce safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Train, coach, and develop welders and fitters.
• Maintain equipment condition and workplace organization.
• Communicate effectively with day shift leadership.

Skills

Leadership

Welding supervision

SAW welding

MIG welding

FCAW welding

Repair welding

Pipe fitting

Weld prep

Welding quality control

NDE awareness

Job description

Houston, TX 77015
Night Shift: 6:00 PM – 6:00 AM
Pay: $85,000 – $100,000 DOE

Processes: SAW (LS & GS) | MIG | FCAW | Repair Welding | Fit-Up Operations

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead all night shift welding and fit-up operations, including Sub Arc (long seam & girth seam), MIG welding, repair welding, and pipe fitting activities.

This is a hands‑on leadership role responsible for driving production, maintaining weld quality, and ensuring all work meets AWS, ASME, and API standards.

You must be able to lead from the floor, not just from an office.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise welders and fitters on the night shift
• Assign work, manage priorities, and meet production goals
• Oversee SAW (long seam & girth seam), MIG, and repair welding operations
• Ensure proper fit-up, weld prep, and WPS compliance
• Monitor weld quality and address issues in real time
• Partner with Quality/NDE teams to reduce defects and rework
• Enforce all safety policies and PPE requirements
• Train, coach, and develop welders and fitters
• Maintain equipment condition and workplace organization
• Communicate effectively with day shift leadership

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in welding or fabrication supervision
• Strong technical knowledge of:
  • SAW (LS & GS)
  • MIG (GMAW), FCAW, SMAW
  • Repair welding and defect identification
  • Pipe fitting and weld prep
• Ability to read and enforce AWS, ASME, and API standards
• Experience evaluating weld quality and troubleshooting issues
• Strong leadership, communication, and decision‑making skills
• Ability to manage a 12‑hour night shift operation

Preferred Experience

• Pipe manufacturing or pressure vessel environment
• NDE (RT/UT) quality‑controlled operations
• Experience reducing rework and improving production efficiency
• Prior experience training or mentoring weld teams