Welding Supervisor: Lead Weld Team & Productivity

Whirlwind-Steel-Buildings-Inc; Tallapoosa (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) plan

Paid time off

Job summary

Whirlwind Steel is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee the welding department, ensuring quality workmanship and production deadlines. The role requires leadership, welding expertise, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The successful candidate will supervise welders, manage equipment, and collaborate with teams to optimize processes and maintain records, while upholding AWS and OSHA guidelines.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years welding experience in a manufacturing or structural steel environment.
• Experience in a supervisory or leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of welding techniques, materials, and safety standards.
• Proficiency reading blueprints, shop drawings, and welding symbols.
• Ability to lead and motivate a team to meet production goals.
• Familiarity with AWS and OSHA standards.
• Knowledge of robotic welding systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, train, and evaluate employees to ensure high-quality workmanship.
• Assign tasks and monitor daily welding operations to meet production deadlines.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with company quality standards, blueprints, and welding procedures.
• Maintain a safe working environment by enforcing safety procedures and OSHA regulations.
• Collaborate with other teams to improve processes and efficiency.
• Manage and maintain welding equipment, ensuring proper use and maintenance.
• Keep accurate records of production, employee performance, and material usage.
• Troubleshoot and resolve welding-related issues in production.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Welding techniques

Safety compliance

Communication

Organization

Problem solving

Team motivation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Robotic welding systems

Job description

Whirlwind Steel is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to oversee the welding department, ensuring quality workmanship and production deadlines. The role requires leadership, welding expertise, and adherence to safety standards in a fast-paced manufacturing setting.

The successful candidate will supervise welders, manage equipment, and collaborate with teams to optimize processes and maintain records, while upholding AWS and OSHA guidelines.