Welding Supervisor: Lead Welding & Process Improvement

Valmont Industries; El Dorado (KS); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

disability coverage

Tuition Reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Welding Supervisor to lead the site welding team, drive KPI performance, and ensure welding processes meet quality standards. The role requires hands-on coaching, process improvement, and collaboration with Ops and Quality to resolve issues.

You will oversee weld procedures, training, and documentation, while maintaining strong safety practices and meeting customer and regulatory requirements. Travel up to 10% may be required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree with 6+ years relevant experience or associate’s degree with 8+ years relevant experience or 10+ years of relevant experience
• Ability to obtain Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), Certified Welding Educator (CWE), and Certified Welding Supervisor accreditations
• Read, write, and communicate clearly and effectively; instruct groups in multiple settings
• Commitment to safety and adherence to Valmont safety policies
• Ability to read and apply welding procedures and weld maps

Responsibilities

• Supervise the site welding team and meet KPI targets.
• Review welding procedures, write and approve work instructions, and train staff.
• Coordinate with Operations, Quality, ME, IE, and Safety teams.
• Conduct root cause analyses and implement corrective actions for welding issues.
• Provide technical support for customer concerns and audits.
• Maintain welding records and documentation per quality procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Team coaching

Safety compliance

WRITTEN/READING COMMUNICATION

Root cause analysis

QA documentation

Welding knowledge

Reading/writing skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Welding Engineering

Associate's degree in Welding

CWI/CWE/AWS or CWB accreditation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Valmont Industries in El Dorado, KS is seeking a Welding Supervisor to lead the site welding team, drive KPI performance, and ensure welding processes meet quality standards. The role requires hands-on coaching, process improvement, and collaboration with Ops and Quality to resolve issues.

You will oversee weld procedures, training, and documentation, while maintaining strong safety practices and meeting customer and regulatory requirements. Travel up to 10% may be required.