Welding Supervisor - 2nd Shift

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Plan

Dental Plan

Vision/Eyewear plan

IL Paid Leave Hours

401k

Life insurance

Prescription drug reimbursement

Short-term disability

Referral bonuses

Job summary

Express Employment Professionals - Cincinnati East in Elgin, IL seeks a 2nd Shift Welding Supervisor to lead a skilled TIG welding team on stainless steel food-processing equipment. You will drive productivity, enforce food-grade quality, and uphold safety while coordinating fabrication operations.

The role requires 8+ years welding experience with leadership exposure, strong blueprint-reading skills, and the ability to coach welders to achieve high cosmetic finishes and on-time production.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of welding and fabrication experience.
• 4+ years in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Expert TIG welding with 303/304 stainless.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints.
• Strong leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee 2nd shift welding and fabrication to maximize productivity.
• Ensure stainless-steel assemblies meet food-grade welding and tolerance requirements.
• Manage labor, materials, equipment, and resources for efficiency and cost reduction.
• Lead, coach, and train welding team; ensure safety and policy compliance.
• Promote a safe work environment with housekeeping and safety improvements.

Skills

TIG welding

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Problem solving

Safety leadership

Education

High school diploma or GED

Welding certification preferred

Job description

Job Title: 2nd Shift Welding Supervisor

City and State: Elgin, IL

Pay Rate: $32.00 - $36.00/hour

Schedule/Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)

Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire

Summary: Lead and coordinate 2nd shift welding and fabrication operations in a manufacturing environment producing stainless-steel food processing and packaging equipment. This role is responsible for driving productivity, maintaining food-grade quality standards, ensuring workplace safety, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while leading a team of skilled TIG welders.

Responsibilities

• Direct and oversee 2nd shift welding and fabrication operations to maximize productivity, quality, and equipment utilization.


• Ensure all stainless-steel assemblies meet food-grade welding, grinding, cosmetic, and tolerance requirements while achieving production schedules.


• Manage labor, materials, equipment, and departmental resources to support cost reduction and operational efficiency.


• Lead, coach, and support welding team members through problem-solving, training, performance accountability, and policy administration.


• Promote a safe work environment by maintaining housekeeping standards and continuously improving safety practices.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of welding and fabrication experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory or leadership role.


• Expert-level TIG welding experience with 303 and 304 stainless steel and the ability to maintain high cosmetic finish standards.


• Strong ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints and manufacturing drawings.


• Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.


• High school diploma or GED required; welding certification preferred. Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.

Benefits

• Medical Plan


• Dental Plan


• Vision/Eyewear plan


• IL Paid Leave Hours


• 401k


• Life insurance


• Prescription drug reimbursement


• Short-term disability


• Referral bonuses