Welding Supervisor

Job Title: Welding Supervisor

Reports To: Production Manager

Location: East Boothbay Maine 04544

Date: 10/06/26

Primary Function:

Hands on work leader for commercials/marine welding. Supports steel shipbuilding production by planning and supervising and leading structural and pipe welding trade activities. Supervise, train, mentor and develop direct reports to support and achieve high levels of individual performance and technical skill progression. Areas of accountability include safety, quality, team productivity, schedule performance, budget adherence, and material inventory for all welding department related processes.

Primary Responsibilities:

Technical Trade Knowledge

· Has advanced level of technical welding and metal fabrication knowledge. Ability to interpret and adhere to weld schedules for all projects while ensuring regulatory requirements are met.

· Always pursues trades best practices for compliance and production results.

· Advanced understanding of how trade work impacts the work flow of other trades.

· Keeps an active eye on industry and trade technology development and best practices.

Leadership

· Directs and supervises welding trade workers during the shipbuilding process.

· Leads by example in personal actions, appearance, and input of time.

· Has good job discipline and is able to hold themselves as well as others to high levels of accountability/ standards.

· Strives for continued self-improvement in self and direct reports.

Operational Standards

· Manages company resources, departmental interaction, and equipment to promote high levels of equipment, facility and labor utilization.

· Promotes a culture of disciplined adherence to established operational standards and works to meet all Company expectations.

· Works within a personnel development plan to create opportunities for employee growth.

· Promotes a culture of safety and is accountable for crew’s safety performance.

· Performs job hazard analysis and actively seeks ways of eliminating hazards at all stages of production build

Planning & Organizing

· Plans, tracks and monitors work hull package performance against planned schedules and budgets and creates proactive plans of improving efficiency.

· Is proactive and timely when dealing with employees and hull construction issues.

· Coordinates with ABS or other regulatory bodies as needed to ensure inspection requirements are met throughout production.

· Ability to read blueprints (PDF, CAD or TruView), interpret product data sheets, and conduct regular material inventory reviews throughout projects.

Administration

· Completes timecard review and approval in a timely manner, ensures hours are charged to the appropriate work packages, and distributes labor hours efficiently on all projects.

· Is proactive and appropriately pursues change orders when necessary.

Teamwork

· Works collaboratively with other W&D Trades, personnel and management.

· Utilizes individual skills and strengths for the benefit of the team and is willing to go above and beyond to support the team.

Delegation and Supervision

· In a team based environment, reviews man hour performance and implements a plan to achieve manning budget and performance goals.

· Demonstrates ability to take charge and direct others in accomplishing work, effectively selects and motivates crews, encourages career development for crew members and completes timely reviews.

Communications

· Verbal and written communications are clear and concise.

· Demonstrates good listening skills.

· Takes time to communicate with all crew members offering constructive ongoing dialogue.

· Effectively communicates with other trade work leaders to support production efforts, is proactive in asking questions or raising issues, and appropriately updates management on job progress and potential bottlenecks.

Operational Metrics

· Supports safety goals.

· Supports labor – man hour utilization goals.

· Supports quality goals.

Job Requirements:

· 5-10 years of specific industrial trade experience along with supervising others.

· Shipyard marine based experience desired, but not required.

· Technical, trade, maritime, college education desired, however, work experience can qualify.

· Operations aptitude with advanced understanding of various trade best practices.

· Ability to read production prints and schematic drawings.

· Skilled in directing and coordinating the work of others.

· Good interpersonal skills and ability to get along with various personnel and work as a member of a team.

· Effective communicator with management and direct reports.

Physical Requirements:

· Ability to stand for long periods of time.

· Comfortable working at heights & confined spaces.

· Able to lift/move 50 pounds.

· Able to perform in varying environmental conditions.

Prior supervisor experience required. Skilled in directing and coordinating the work of others, and able to effectively communicate with management, other work leaders, and direct reports.

Must have strong commitment towards safety and working safe.

Must have good interpersonal skills and ability to get along with various personnel and work as a member of a team.

Basic computer literacy skills required. Ability to read and send emails (Outlook) and have basic working knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications (Word, Powerpoint, Excel).

Other Key Words

ABS, AWS, CWI, carbon, stainless, aluminum, construction, engineering, inspection, shipfitter

Pay: $62,400.00 - $83,200.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person