Welding Supervisor

Top Talent Recruiter; Kansas; On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Night Shift Welding Supervisor in the Tallassee area to oversee all welding activities during the overnight shift. This role involves supervising a team of welders, ensuring production goals are met with a strong focus on quality and safety standards. Candidates should have significant welding experience, preferably with supervisory experience, and strong problem-solving skills. This position offers a dynamic work environment within an industrial setting, with typical night shift hours.

Qualifications

• 3–7+ years of experience in welding/fabrication, supervisory experience preferred.
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding processes.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate night shift welding operations.
• Lead and train welders ensuring quality and safety.
• Monitor production schedules to meet output targets.

Skills

MIG welding

TIG welding

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

WELDING SUPERVISOR (Night Shift)
TALLASSEE AREA

Position Summary: The Night Shift Welding Supervisor oversees all welding and fabrication activities during the overnight shift, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining strict quality and safety standards. This role leads a team of welders and fabricators, drives efficiency, and ensures smooth shift operations with minimal downtime.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise and coordinate night shift welding operations across assigned production areas
• Lead, train, and support welders to ensure consistent workmanship and adherence to specifications
• Monitor workflow, production schedules, and staffing to meet nightly output targets
• Enforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements; promote a strong safety culture
• Inspect weld quality and ensure compliance with drawings, codes, and customer standards
• Troubleshoot welding issues, equipment problems, and production bottlenecks in real time
• Coordinate with day shift leadership for seamless shift handoffs and communication
• Maintain accurate production, quality, and incident reports
• Support continuous improvement initiatives to increase efficiency and reduce waste

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (technical training or certification preferred)
• 3–7+ years of welding/fabrication experience, with supervisory or lead experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in MIG, TIG, and/or Stick welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and fabrication drawings
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with OSHA standards and welding safety practices

Work Environment

• Industrial fabrication or manufacturing setting
• Exposure to heat, noise, fumes, and heavy equipment
• Night shift hours (typically 8–12 hour shifts) with occasional overtime