Field Welding Supervisor

Chambers Welding & Fabrication, Corp. is seeking an experienced Field Welding Supervisor to lead welding and fabrication crews on commercial, industrial, structural steel, bridge, maintenance, and repair projects throughout the United States.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on leader with strong welding knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage crews while maintaining the highest standards of safety, quality, and productivity.

This position is responsible for supervising field personnel, coordinating daily jobsite activities, ensuring compliance with AWS D1.1 and D1.5 welding requirements when applicable, and delivering projects safely, on time, and within budget.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Supervise and coordinate field welding, fabrication, steel erection, and repair activities.
• Lead crews performing structural steel welding, equipment repair, industrial maintenance, bridge repair, and custom fabrication projects.
• Read and interpret blueprints, structural drawings, welding symbols, specifications, and shop drawings.
• Plan daily work activities, manpower requirements, equipment needs, and material staging.
• Ensure compliance with AWS D1.1, AWS D1.5, OSHA, customer, and company requirements.
• Monitor weld quality and workmanship to ensure projects meet contract specifications and quality standards.
• Conduct daily safety meetings, job hazard analyses (JHAs), and enforce safe work practices.
• Coordinate with project managers, inspectors, customers, and other trades to maintain project schedules.
• Oversee rigging, lifting operations, material handling, and equipment usage.
• Train and mentor welders and helpers while promoting continuous skill development.
• Complete daily reports, timesheets, production tracking, and project documentation.
• Assist with estimating field labor requirements and identifying potential project challenges.
• Ensure company vehicles, welding machines, and equipment are maintained and operated safely.
• Travel as required to project locations throughout the United States.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of welding experience.
• Minimum 2 years of supervisory or crew leadership experience.
• Extensive knowledge of SMAW (Stick), FCAW, GMAW (MIG), and GTAW (TIG) welding processes.
• Strong understanding of structural steel fabrication and erection practices.
• Ability to read and interpret construction drawings, welding procedures, and project specifications.
• Experience managing crews in commercial, industrial, structural steel, or bridge construction environments.
• Knowledge of OSHA regulations and safe work practices.
• Experience with cranes, forklifts, aerial lifts, rigging, and material handling operations.
• Strong organizational, leadership, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently and make sound decisions in the field.
• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Ability and willingness to travel nationwide.

Preferred Qualifications

• AWS Certified Welder.
• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
• OSHA 30 Certification.
• NCCCO, rigging, signal person, forklift, or aerial lift certifications.
• Experience working on DOT, bridge, or heavy structural steel projects.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, climb, bend, kneel, and work in physically demanding environments.
• Comfortable working at heights, in confined spaces, and outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to wear required PPE including hard hats, safety glasses, welding helmets, gloves, respirators, and fall protection equipment.

Benefits

• Competitive pay based on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• Per diem and travel compensation when applicable.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• Company-provided safety equipment.
• Opportunity to work on unique and challenging projects across the country.

Join Chambers Welding & Fabrication, Corp. and become part of a team known for quality craftsmanship, integrity, and technical excellence. If you are a proven welding leader who takes pride in delivering exceptional work safely and efficiently, we encourage you to apply.

Pay: $28.00 - $35.00 per hour

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person