Welding Supervisor

Aerotek; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Weekly pay

Medical, dental & vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Welding and Fabrication Shop Supervisor to lead a large welding operation in Norfolk, VA. The role focuses on developing welding procedures, selecting materials, ensuring quality, and mentoring welders.

You will schedule the team, manage time-keeping, and drive performance across a 50–80 staff group in a night shift environment. The position requires extensive GTAW, FCAW, TIG, and GMAW experience, with 2+ years of leadership.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional experience with GTAW, FCAW, TIG, or GMAW.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team or a project.
• Experience managing more than 50 employees.
• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and D1.6.
• Capable of cutting, polishing, and etching weld test samples.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures.
• Assist with tooling and fixturing designs for weld operations.
• Select base materials and welding materials.
• Control production weld quality.
• Utilize welding codes and standards.
• Manage and supervise personnel, including mentoring junior welders.
• Plan and schedule work, assign tasks, and assess completed work.
• Monitor and approve employee time-keeping records.
• Communicate performance measures and provide direction to team members.
• Coach welders on improving techniques with step-by-step guidance.
• Oversee team of 50 - 80 Welders, Fitters, Fabricators and Shop Helpers.

Skills

GTAW

FCAW

TIG welding

GMAW

Team lead / supervision

Education

Technical trade school certificate

Job description

This position requires permanent relocation to Cape Canaveral, Florida!

Job Title: Welding and Fabrication Shop Supervisor

Job Description

We are seeking a skilled Welding Supervisor to lead and manage our welding operations. This role involves developing and evaluating welding procedures, selecting materials, and ensuring quality control while adhering to welding codes and standards. You will provide leadership and mentorship to junior welders and manage the scheduling and assessment of work completed.

Responsibilities

• Develop and evaluate welding procedures.
• Assist with tooling and fixturing designs required for weld operations.
• Select base materials and welding materials.
• Control production weld quality.
• Utilize welding codes and standards.
• Manage and supervise personnel, including mentoring junior welders.
• Plan and schedule work, assign tasks, and assess completed work.
• Monitor and approve employee time-keeping records.
• Communicate performance measures and provide collaborative direction to team members.
• Coach welders on improving techniques with a focus on step-by-step guidance.
• Oversee team of 50 - 80 Welders, Fitters, Fabricators and Shop Helpers

Essential Skills

• 5+ years of professional experience with gas tungsten arc welding (GTAW), flux-cored arc welding (FCAW), TIG, or gas metal arc welding (GMAW).
• 2+ years of experience leading a team or a project.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Experience managing more than 50 employees.
• Ability to interpret drawings and weld symbols per AWS A2.4.
• Knowledge of AWS D1.1 and D1.6.
• Technical trade school certificate.
• Capable of cutting, polishing, and etching weld test samples.
• Experience with Inconel welding and fabrication.

Why Work Here?

Join a dynamic team that values leadership and collaboration. We offer flexibility in working hours and provide opportunities for professional growth and development.

Work Environment

Night shift from 6pm to 6am with some flexibility on hours. The role involves a mix of fab shop and field work.

Job Type & Location

This is a Contract to Hire position based out of Norfolk, VA.

Pay and Benefits

The pay range for this position is $48.00 - $60.00/hr.

Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors.

Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & visionCritical Illness, Accident, and Hospital401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions availableLife Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)Short and long-term disabilityHealth Spending Account (HSA)Transportation benefitsEmployee Assistance ProgramTime Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application Deadline

This position is anticipated to close on Nov 23, 2026.

Workplace Type

This is a fully onsite position in Norfolk,VA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance:

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector:

It is unlawful in Massachusetts to require or administer a lie detector test as a condition of employment or continued employment. An employer who violates this law shall be subject to criminal penalties and civil liability.

Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI):

We may use Artificial Intelligence (AI) to support parts of our hiring process, including sourcing, screening, and evaluating candidates. AI helps assess applications and qualifications, but final decisions are made by our hiring team. By applying, you acknowledge and agree that your application may be reviewed using AI tools.