Fabrication Department Supervisor

About the role

The Welding Supervisor at WB Industries is responsible for leading a team in a fabrication environment, ensuring quality, safety, and production alignment.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team in structural fabrication, guiding them through complex work.
• Diagnose and resolve equipment, fixture, and weld quality issues quickly and accurately.
• Support procedure qualification, welder performance testing, and documentation.
• Communicate effectively, handle discipline and conflict fairly, and set clear expectations.
• Organize daily work, stage materials, and manage project timelines, including changes.
• Collaborate with machining, paint, design, and production teams to ensure smooth project flow.
• Identify and address problems, and prevent their recurrence.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a fabrication environment, focusing on practical skills rather than just technical knowledge.
• Strong expertise in MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core welding.
• A solid background in structural fabrication, including the ability to read complex prints, weld symbols, and specifications.
• Understanding of metal behavior, distortion control, and the impact of fabrication choices on downstream work.
• Firm understanding of weld quality standards, inspection practices, and defect prevention.
• Experience supporting procedure qualification, welder performance testing, and required documentation.
• Active reinforcement of OSHA-compliant practices and setting a safety-first culture.
• Ability to coach welders at different skill levels and maintain productivity without micromanagement.
• Practical problem-solving skills, balancing quality, speed, and safety without compromising on any aspect.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience in structural fabrication.
• Technical proficiency in MIG, TIG, stick, and flux-core welding.
• Strong understanding of weld quality standards and defect prevention.
• Experience in procedure qualification, welder performance testing, and documentation.
• OSHA compliance and safety leadership experience.
• Effective communication and conflict resolution skills.
• Problem-solving abilities, balancing quality, speed, and safety.