WELDING SUPERVISOR

Job Summary

Manage and supervise welding personnel by instructing, coordinating, and evaluating job performance to ensure compliance with welding standards, safety measures, and productivity goals.

Responsibilities

Instruct welding personnel and coordinate welding jobs to meet project requirements

Evaluate welding job performance to ensure quality and adherence to specifications

Interpret and apply welding specifications and drawings accurately using welding terminology and symbols

Demonstrate basic knowledge of welding processes, base materials, metallurgy, weldability, filler metal types, and material testing

Operate and maintain welding, cutting, and brazing equipment with understanding of theory and applications

Monitor and enforce safety measures, conduct safety training, and coordinate safety-related functions for personnel

Review and write welding instructions, define testing requirements, and prepare reports in compliance with welding codes

Apply knowledge of welding practices including welding parameters, filler metal application and storage, and variable factors

Observe welding inspections to ensure all activities comply with requirements before inspection by qualified personnel

Maintain accurate work records and prepare concise reports documenting performance, reviews, and inspection results

Ensure welding activities conform to applicable welding standards and codes

Increase welding productivity by using accurate fit-ups, proper welding techniques, effective weld station design, and minimizing rework and scrap

Calculate economic factors related to welding operations to optimize cost efficiency

Required competencies and certifications

Ability to read blueprints accurately

Deep knowledge of welding and cutting processes

Experience operating and setting multiple types of welding equipment

Welding experience in manufacturing, construction, fabrication, and pipe industries

Strong verbal and written communication skills

Ability to stand for extended periods and safely maneuver in work areas

Physical ability to bend, kneel, squat, crouch, crawl, balance, and stoop

Time management and organizational skills

Ability to work independently and as both a team member and team leader

Knowledge of welding and different metal types

Self-motivated with the ability to operate independently