Weld Manager

About the role

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is searching for a Weld Manager to provide plant welding and technical support, supervise weld technicians, and enhance the plant welding program.

Responsibilities

• Supervise weld technicians
• Supervise the weld school and participants
• Enhance and develop the plant welding program with direction from the Senior Manager of Welding Engineering
• Troubleshoot routine welding techniques and equipment issues
• Evaluate, propose, and implement welding process improvements to increase welding efficiency and quality
• Provide technical assistance on welding during customer and third-party audits
• Train, instruct, and qualify welders of various skill levels
• Certify welders and welding operators as needed
• Create welding performance reports
• Maintain welding school equipment in good working condition
• Document test results and maintain testing and training records
• Troubleshoot FCAW and SAW equipment issues and weld defect issues
• Read, interpret, and serve as a subject matter expert on welding procedures
• Assist with the management of the New Welder Mentor Program
• May assist in production welding, as needed
• Investigate the root cause of weld defects and develop solutions to avoid them

Requirements

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or capable of achieving within one year
• Advanced knowledge of FCAW, SAW, and GMAW welding processes with hands on proficiency
• Working knowledge of the AWS D1.1 procedure and performance qualification
• Proficient using various visual weld inspection tools
• Moderate written and oral communication skills
• Moderate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Capable trainer in classroom and production (hands-on) environments
• Exceptional coaching and influencing skills
• 5 years of experience in heavy fabrication without formal education or 2 years of experience with an associate’s degree in welding or bachelor’s degree in welding engineering
• A high degree of dependability, maturity, and strong leadership characteristics, as demonstrated through previous professional work experience
• Regular and predictable attendance, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team toward achieving a common goal

Qualifications

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays

Skills

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned

Benefits

• Health & Pharmacy Plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program