Welding Technology Leader: Training, Certification & Quality

Moss Interactive, LLC; Virginia Beach, Northern (VA, KY); Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership in Virginia Beach is seeking a Manager of Welding Technology to lead welding operations across ASC facilities, standardizing processes and driving training, certification, inspection, and compliance.

You will build workforce plans, design comprehensive training programs, supervise trainers and inspectors, ensure AWS certification, and pursue continuous improvement through new welding technologies and automation to enhance quality and productivity.

Qualifications

• Associate degree or technical welding certification required.
• Minimum 5 years welding and welding technology experience.
• Certified Welder required.
• Proven leadership experience in a technical or skilled-trades environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the welding technology function across ASC locations.
• Manage weld trainers, inspectors, and certification/assessment teams.
• Design and implement comprehensive welding training programs.
• Oversee the welding inspection program to ensure full operational coverage.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to identify deficiencies and implement improvements.
• Manage welding certification and assessment processes.
• Continuously align certification practices with updated standards.
• Develop and monitor key welding metrics and drive data-based improvements.
• Research and implement advanced welding technologies and automation.

Skills

AWS codes

Leadership

Communication

Microsoft Office

Analytical/problem-solving

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Associate degree or technical welding certification

Job description

The Virginia Economic Development Partnership in Virginia Beach is seeking a Manager of Welding Technology to lead welding operations across ASC facilities, standardizing processes and driving training, certification, inspection, and compliance.

You will build workforce plans, design comprehensive training programs, supervise trainers and inspectors, ensure AWS certification, and pursue continuous improvement through new welding technologies and automation to enhance quality and productivity.