Welding Supervisor (CWS)

Frazier Industrial Company; Grand Prairie (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical - Dental - Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Quarterly Incentive Bonus

Employee assistance program

Paid time off

Job summary

Frazier Industrial Company is seeking a Certified Welding Supervisor to lead welding personnel on-site at our Grand Prairie plant. This full-time role focuses on safety, quality, productivity, and achieving production schedules in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate possesses strong knowledge of MIG/GMAW and FCAW processes, plus experience with robotic welding and leadership responsibilities. AWS CWS certification is highly preferred and the candidate will engage daily with the

Qualifications

• 5-7 years' experience in welding, machining or heavy industrial manufacturing.
• 2-3 years' experience supervising welding/fabrication teams.
• AWS CWS certification (preferred) issued by AWS.

Responsibilities

• Establish daily work assignments to meet manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate equipment setups and changeovers to minimize downtime.
• Ensure welding per drawings, specs, procedures and quality standards.

Skills

MIG/GMAW

FCAW

Robotic welding

Coaching

English communication

Office tools

Education

AWS CWS certification

Tools

MIG/GMAW equipment

FCAW equipment

Robotic welding equipment

MES

Epicor

Job description

Company Description Frazier Industrial Company has been delivering structural steel storage solutions across the United States, Canada, and Mexico for 75 years. Recognized for its durable blue and orange pallet rack and custom engineered designs, Frazier supports projects ranging from standard systems to complex ASRS installations and rack-supported buildings. With 10 strategically located fabrication facilities across North America, the company consistently meets tight construction deadlines while reducing freight and installation costs. A dedicated team of project managers and engineers provides specialized support for standard and ASRS products. Frazier serves customers in more than fourteen major industries, including Food, Beverage, Cold Storage, 3PL, and Retail, with a strong record of exceeding operational expectations.

Role Description

The Certified Welding Supervisor position is a full-time salaried on-site position and is responsible for overseeing daily welding operations within a structural steel manufacturing environment.This position provides direct leadership to welding personnel, ensuring production schedules are achieved while maintaining high standards of safety, product quality, productivity, and operational efficiency. The Welding Supervisor is expected to be a hands‑on leader who actively engages with employees on the production floor, promotes accountability, resolves operational challenges, and continuously identifies opportunities to improve manufacturing processes. The successful candidate will possess an AWS certification, strong technical welding knowledge, proven supervisory experience, and the ability to develop a high‑performing team in a fast‑paced environment.

The work schedule is to be determined but is generally Monday - Thursday, and occasional Fridays, nights, and weekends as required.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Establish daily work assignments, production priorities, and staffing requirements to achieve established manufacturing schedules. Monitor production performance, quality requirements, machine utilization, and labor efficiency to ensure departmental production goals are achieved.
• Coordinate equipment setups, changeovers, and production sequencing to minimize downtime and monitor workflow and material movement between workstations and other production departments. Ensure employees have the necessary materials, equipment, drawings, and instructions to perform assigned work efficiently.
• Ensure welding operations are performed in accordance with approved engineering drawings, weld specifications, manufacturing procedures, and applicable quality standards. Verify proper welding techniques, equipment settings, material preparation, and assembly practices. Monitor weld quality and identify potential defects before products advance to subsequent manufacturing processes.
• Identify and resolve production bottlenecks, equipment constraints, and operational challenges that may impact manufacturing schedules.
• Coordinate with Maintenance to prioritize equipment repairs and preventive maintenance activities.Monitor tooling condition, consumable usage, and equipment readiness to minimize interruptions to production.
• Provide supervision, coaching, and performance management to assigned personnel. Monitor employee performance and hold team members accountable for meeting established operational standards.
• Participate in employee selection, onboarding, training, performance evaluations, and disciplinary processes.
• Identify employee training needs and coordinate cross‑training to improve workforce flexibility and equipment coverage. Develop team members' technical capabilities and identify opportunities for advancement and succession planning.
• Ensure effective communication of daily priorities, production expectations, operational changes, and shift handoff information.
• Ensure welded components meet established dimensional, manufacturing, and customer specifications. Reinforce adherence to approved fabrication drawings, work instructions, inspection procedures, and quality standards.
• Partner with Quality and Engineering to investigate nonconforming products and determine appropriate corrective actions. Monitor departmental scrap, rework, and defect trends to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure departmental compliance with company safety policies, OSHA requirements, and applicable federal, state, and local workplace safety regulations.
• Reinforce proper use of personal protective equipment, machine guarding, lockout/tagout procedures, and safe material‑handling practices. Conduct routine observations of work areas and equipment to identify unsafe conditions and potential hazards.
• Participate in incident investigations, root cause analysis, and corrective action implementation.
• Maintain clean, organized, and safe work areas in accordance with established housekeeping and 5S standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, demonstrating flexibility and a commitment to supporting overall production goals and facility success.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES:

• 5-7 years' experience in welding, machining or other heavy industrial manufacturing.2-3 years' experience supervising or leading welding and/or fabrication teams. A CWS certification (Certified Welding Supervisor) issued by the American Welding Society is highly preferred.
• Strong working knowledge of MIG/GMAW and flux‑cored/FCAW welding processes, manufacturing production processes, equipment utilization, workflow coordination, and quality control. Familiarity with applicable AWS welding standards and welding procedure specifications (WPS). Experience working with robotic or automated welding equipment.
• Demonstrated ability to coach employees, address performance concerns, and maintain team accountability. This includes the ability to effectively resolve conflict, train/develop, and motivate team members through ongoing recognition and coaching.
• Good verbal and written skills in English; ability to work collaboratively with employees at all levels of the organization.
• Effectively utilize various applications such as Excel, Word, Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Zoom, PowerPoint, MES, and Epicor.
• Solid organizational skills to balance changing priorities and scheduling of the shop.
• High level of accuracy in basic math and use of 10 key calculator.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, technical specifications, and production documentation.
• Reliable attendance and onsite presence.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

• Medical - Dental - Vision Insurance
• Life Insurance
• Quarterly Incentive Bonus - pays up to 10% per quarter based on plant performance
• Employee assistance program
• Paid time off (2-weeks' vacation, 1-week sick time - Prorated)