Welding Supervisor

Lawrence Equipment; South El Monte (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

401(k) matching

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Life insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Lawrence Equipment, Inc. seeks an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead our welding team in our California facility. You will oversee TIG, MIG, robotic, and laser welding operations, ensuring quality, safety, and on-time production of bakery machinery.

Candidate must have strong leadership, blueprint reading, and problem-solving skills, with a track record of reducing defects and improving processes in manufacturing environments.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 7 years welding experience with 2+ years in a supervisory role.
• Experience in manufacturing, particularly with food or bakery equipment, is a plus.
• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding; laser beam welding.
• Ability to read blueprints and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise the welding team: lead, train, and mentor welders in TIG (primarily), MIG, robotic, and laser welding techniques.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols: maintain a safe working environment and conduct inspections of equipment and workspace.
• Quality Control: inspect completed welds for quality and precision per blueprints and specifications.
• Project Management: collaborate with production and engineering teams to meet deadlines.
• Troubleshooting: identify and resolve welding issues and adjust techniques or tools as needed.
• Documentation: maintain records of welding procedures, work progress, and quality inspections.
• Continuous Improvement: identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions.

Skills

Team leadership

Quality control

Troubleshooting

Blueprint reading

Tools

MIG welding equipment

TIG welding equipment

Laser welding systems

Blueprint reading tools

Job description

Lawrence Equipment is an innovator in the manufacturing of state-of-the-art equipment for the flatbread and snack food industries. Since 1976, we have been dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence, holding numerous patents that reflect our commitment to quality and innovation.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead and manage our welding team. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that all welding activities are performed in compliance with company standards, safety protocols, and project deadlines. The Welding Supervisor will oversee production welds for the construction of bakery machinery, maintaining high levels of quality and efficiency.

What you'll do

• Supervise the welding team: Lead, train, and mentor welders in TIG (primarily), MIG, Robotic, and laser welding techniques, ensuring that all welding work meets or exceeds quality and production schedule standards.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols: Maintain a safe working environment, enforce safety regulations, and conduct regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed welds for quality and precision, ensuring compliance with industry standards, blueprints, and specifications for bakery machinery.
• Project Management: Collaborate with the production and engineering teams to ensure timely completion of welding tasks in line with project deadlines.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve welding issues, making necessary adjustments to techniques, tools, or materials to maintain quality.
• Documentation: Maintain records of welding procedures, work progress, and quality inspections.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of welding experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role. Experience in manufacturing, particularly with food or bakery equipment, is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding, laser beam welding, reading blueprints, and welding symbols. Experience with stainless steel and other metals commonly used in machinery manufacturing.
• Certifications: Welding certifications (AWS, CWB, or equivalent) preferred.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team, provide constructive feedback, and improve performance.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on quality control and the ability to detect and correct welding defects.
• Problem Solving: Ability to quickly diagnose welding-related issues and implement effective solutions.

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance