Welding Supervisor - 2nd Shift

CV-TEK, RapidVisionPak & MIDERA Food Processing; Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

BCBS Medical Plans

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with Company Match

3 Weeks PTO

Paid Holidays

Job summary

CV-Tek in Elgin, IL is seeking a hands-on Welding Supervisor to lead our 2nd shift welding team. You will perform TIG welding, mentor welders, and ensure high-quality cosmetic finishes on stainless steel food-packaging equipment.

This role blends hands-on fabrication with supervision, training, safety, and continuous improvement, with regular coordination with 1st shift leadership and a focus on building a culture of excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong TIG welding experience.
• Experience welding stainless steel.
• Previous leadership, lead person, or supervisory experience.
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Commitment to quality and safety.
• Preferred: Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Food equipment manufacturing experience.
• Fabrication experience.
• Welding certifications.
• Experience developing and mentoring junior welders.

Responsibilities

• Lead a small 2nd Shift manufacturing team consisting of welders and CNC machinists
• Perform hands-on TIG welding and fabrication work
• Ensure all work meets CV-Tek's quality and cosmetic standards
• Support production priorities and coordinate with 1st Shift leadership
• Train and develop less experienced welders
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance
• Enforce safety requirements and best practices
• Coach employees and hold them accountable for performance, attendance, quality, and safety expectations
• Foster a positive and professional team environment
• Help drive continuous improvement throughout the operation

Skills

TIG welding

Stainless steel welding

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Independent work

Quality and safety mindset

Job description

Description

Lead by Example. Build Equipment You Can Be Proud Of.

CV-Tek is seeking a hands-on Welding Supervisor to lead our 2nd Shift manufacturing team.

Lead by Example. Build Equipment You Can Be Proud Of.

CV-Tek is seeking a hands-on Welding Supervisor to lead our 2nd Shift manufacturing team.

This is not a desk job.

Approximately 80% of this role is spent working alongside the team performing TIG welding and fabrication work, while 20% is dedicated to leading, coaching, developing, and holding employees accountable.

We manufacture high-quality stainless steel food packaging equipment that is shipped to customers throughout the industry. Quality matters. Appearance matters. Craftsmanship matters.

If you take pride in producing beautiful stainless steel TIG welds, enjoy mentoring others, and want the opportunity to help build a culture of excellence, we'd like to speak with you.

Schedule

• 2nd Shift
• 3:00 PM - 11:30 PM
• 2-4 weeks of paid training on 1st Shift
• Overtime available (approximately 2 hours per day)
• Overtime is not mandatory
• No weekend work currently

What You'll Do

• Lead a small 2nd Shift manufacturing team consisting of welders and CNC machinists
• Perform hands-on TIG welding and fabrication work
• Ensure all work meets CV-Tek's quality and cosmetic standards
• Support production priorities and coordinate with 1st Shift leadership
• Train and develop less experienced welders
• Provide technical support and troubleshooting assistance
• Enforce safety requirements and best practices
• Coach employees and hold them accountable for performance, attendance, quality, and safety expectations
• Foster a positive and professional team environment
• Help drive continuous improvement throughout the operation

Why Join CV-Tek?

Build Something Interesting

We manufacture custom food packaging equipment, not repetitive commodity products.

Modern Manufacturing Environment

Work with modern equipment in a clean, well-maintained facility.

Small Team, Big Impact

You'll help establish and lead our growing 2nd Shift operation and directly influence its success.

Stable Company

CV-Tek has been a respected leader in food packaging technology for more than 50 years.

Excellent Benefits

• BCBS Medical Plans
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Company Match
• 3 Weeks PTO
• Paid Holidays

Who Will Be Successful Here?

The ideal candidate is a highly skilled TIG welder who enjoys helping others succeed.

You lead by example. You are approachable and respected. You are willing to coach employees, answer questions, solve problems, and provide direction when needed.

You treat people fairly and with respect, but you are also comfortable addressing performance, attendance, quality, and safety issues when necessary.

Most importantly, you take pride in producing exceptional work and helping your team do the same.

Requirements

Required

• Strong TIG welding experience
• Experience welding stainless steel
• Previous leadership, lead person, or supervisory experience
• Ability to read and interpret mechanical blueprints
• Excellent attention to detail
• Strong problem-solving and troubleshooting skills
• Ability to work independently
• Commitment to quality and safety

Preferred

• Supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment
• Food equipment manufacturing experience
• Fabrication experience
• Welding certifications
• Experience developing and mentoring junior welders

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for the entire shift
• Ability to safely lift up to 50 pounds without assistance
• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment
• Ability to work overtime when needed