Welding Supervisor

Department: Production/Full Time
Reports To: Operations Manager
Job Overview: Custom Dredge Works seeks an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead a team of 25-30 welders in fabricating dredge and mining-related products. The role involves ensuring high-quality welding output, safety compliance, and efficient workflows to meet production targets.
Key Responsibilities:
• Supervise 25-30 welders, providing guidance, training, and support for efficient and high-quality operations.
• Monitor welding procedures, techniques, and output to ensure compliance with standards and project specifications.
• Develop and implement welding procedures and processes to optimize productivity and quality.
• Create schedules to maximize productivity while maintaining quality standards to meet production targets.
• Conduct regular inspections and tests on welded products to ensure durability and safety compliance.
• Coordinate with the Operations Manager and other departments to ensure timely project completion within budget.
• Maintain accurate records of welding activities, including inventory and consumables.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies to enhance welding techniques, efficiency, and cost-effectiveness.
• Ensure adherence to health and safety regulations, including proper equipment use and machinery operation.
• Resolve technical or personnel issues in the welding department.
• Assist in recruiting, training, and developing welding personnel.
• Conduct yearly performance reviews for direct reports and provide guidance and instruction to the weld team.
• Utilize computer skills for documentation, data analysis, and report generation.
• Directly communicate with the team to provide guidance, instructions, and updates
• Coordinate with other internal departments to ensure seamless workflow and collaboration.
• Perform all other tasks assigned.
Qualifications:
• Proven experience as a Welding Supervisor or similar role in industrial manufacturing.
• Strong technical knowledge of welding techniques and metal properties.
• Familiarity with dredge and mining equipment fabrication.
• Excellent leadership and communication skills.
• Ability to read and interpret technical documents and blueprints.
• Knowledge of health and safety standards.
• Certification/Qualifications in welding.
• Proficient in welding equipment and tools.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience in dredge and mining product manufacturing.
• Advanced welding and fabrication certifications/qualifications.
Physical Requirements:
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Capable of lifting and manipulating heavy equipment.
• Comfortable working in high-noise environments.
Benefits:
- Competitive salary
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
- Paid time off
- Professional development opportunities
If you meet the qualifications and are excited about the opportunity to join Custom Dredge Works as a Welding Supervisor, please submit your application including your resume and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and qualifications.
Custom Dredge Works is an equal-opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workplace. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals, including those with diverse backgrounds and those with disabilities.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: From $85,000.00 per year
Benefits:
• 401(k) matching
• Life insurance
• Vision insurance
Shift:
• Day shift
Experience:
• Welding: 5 years (Required)
• Management: 5 years (Required)