Welding Team Lead: Safety-Driven Quality & Production

Big Tex Trailer Manufacturing Llc; Wills Point (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Big Tex Trailers is seeking a Weld Supervisor to lead a team of welders, ensuring safe, high‑quality trailer production and meeting daily goals. You will coach welders, monitor performance, and enforce engineering specifications with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

You will read blueprints, resolve production issues, and collaborate with Quality and Maintenance to optimize throughput and product quality. A strong welding background and leadership experience are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years welding experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and lead daily welding operations to meet production schedules.
• Train, coach, and develop welders on safety, quality, and welding techniques.
• Monitor employee performance and hold team members accountable for attendance, productivity, and quality.
• Ensure all welds meet engineering specifications and company quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Assist with welding and fabrication as needed to support production.
• Identify and resolve production, quality, and equipment issues.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve efficiency and achieve production goals.

Skills

Leadership & Accountability

Team Development & Coaching

Production Planning & Execution

Quality Assurance

Safety Leadership

Communication

Problem Solving

Conflict Resolution

Time Management

Decision Making

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Big Tex Trailers is seeking a Weld Supervisor to lead a team of welders, ensuring safe, high‑quality trailer production and meeting daily goals. You will coach welders, monitor performance, and enforce engineering specifications with a focus on safety and continuous improvement.

You will read blueprints, resolve production issues, and collaborate with Quality and Maintenance to optimize throughput and product quality. A strong welding background and leadership experience are essential.