Welding Supervisor — Lead Team in Defense Manufacturing

ND Defense; West Point (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

ND Defense in Mississippi is seeking a Weld Supervisor to lead a team of welders in a defense manufacturing setting. You will ensure safe, on-schedule production while complying with engineering specs, WPS, and quality systems. The role emphasizes hands-on guidance, training, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience, 5+ years welding experience, and a solid working knowledge of AWS D1.1. You must pass a weld test and be a U.S.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 5+ years welding experience.
• 3+ years supervisory/lead experience in a manufacturing or fabrication setting.
• Working knowledge of AWS D1.1.
• Ability to pass hands-on weld test.
• Must provide welding hood and gloves; PPE provided by the company.
• This position requires access to ITAR-controlled information and U.S. Person status.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise a team of welders performing MIG, TIG, stick, and/or flux-core welding operations on defense and commercial production programs.
• Coordinate material staging, tooling, fixtures, and jig availability so welders can maintain uninterrupted workflow.
• Verify weld operations conform to drawings, weld symbols, WPS, and applicable codes.
• Monitor weld preparation, in-process quality, and post-weld finishing to ensure conformance.
• Review blueprints, work orders, and technical data packages prior to job start; communicate requirements to the weld team.
• Track material availability and flag shortages to production planning to prevent schedule disruptions.
• Enforce safe work practices, PPE compliance, and housekeeping; participate in safety audits and investigations.
• Inspect completed weldments against tolerances and quality criteria; document nonconformances and initiate corrective actions.
• Monitor production pace and adjust staffing/overtime to meet daily/weekly targets.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate welders; support qualification and re-certification activities.
• Record production data, labor hours, and job status in the MES system on time.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Team leadership

Welding expertise

Communication skills

Safety compliance

Welding test proficiency

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

MES system

Job description

ND Defense in Mississippi is seeking a Weld Supervisor to lead a team of welders in a defense manufacturing setting. You will ensure safe, on-schedule production while complying with engineering specs, WPS, and quality systems. The role emphasizes hands-on guidance, training, and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of supervisory experience, 5+ years welding experience, and a solid working knowledge of AWS D1.1. You must pass a weld test and be a U.S.