Welding Supervisor

Aerotek; Orlando (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 83,000; Full time

Job summary

Aerotek is seeking a Welding and Fabrication Shop Supervisor to lead welding operations, develop procedures, select materials, and ensure QA while adhering to welding codes. The role includes mentoring junior welders, scheduling work, and guiding a team of 50-80 welders, fitters, fabricators, and shop helpers.

The position requires relocation to Cape Canaveral, Florida. The candidate will oversee welding procedures, material selection, and production quality, with a focus on safety and adherence

Qualifications

• 5+ years of professional welding experience using GTAW, FCAW, TIG or GMAW.
• 2+ years of experience leading a team or project.

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

Skills

GTAW

FCAW

TIG

GMAW

Team leadership

Education

Technical trade school certificate

Tools

AWS D1.1 knowledge

AWS D1.6 knowledge

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 Orlando, FL.

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 Orlando,FL.

About Aerotek

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.