Welding Supervisor (Mayville)

Responsibilities

• Supervise a team of welders and weld operators.
• Maintain and perform preventative maintenance on welding equipment.
• Work with management or subordinates to resolve worker problems or complaints.
• Inspect materials, products, or equipment to detect defects or malfunctions.
• Work with other supervisors to coordinate operations and activities within or between departments.
• Recommend or implement measures to motivate employees and to improve production methods, equipment performance, product quality, or efficiency.
• Conduct employee training in equipment operations or work and safety procedures, or assign employee training to experienced workers.
• Read and analyze charts, work orders, production schedules, and other records and reports to determine production requirements and to evaluate current production estimates and outputs.
• Plan and establish work schedules, assignments, and production sequences to meet production goals.
• Keep records of employees' attendance and hours worked.
• Ensure employees follow established manufacturing processes and meet production requirements.
• Requisition materials, supplies, equipment parts, or repair services.
• Observe work and monitor output to ensure that operators conform to production or processing standards.
• Ensure adherence to company safety standards, policies and procedures. Provide recommendations for correction or improvement as appropriate.
• Promote a positive and growth/opportunity-oriented mindset among peers and any subordinates.
• Work with HR as needed.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of supervisory experience ideally in a metal fabrication shop.
• Must have welding experience.
• Experience with programming robotic welders is a plus.
• Experience in Lean Manufacturing is preferred.
• Ability to manage and supervise employees and hold accountable to production standards and goals.
• Demonstrated mechanical aptitude and abilities to analyze a wide variety of equipment, troubleshoot problems, and assess maintenance needs.
• Demonstrated detail orientation, organization, self-motivation skills, and ability to multi-task.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively and often in both verbal and written formats.
• Blueprint reading.
• Strong leadership, motivation, and conflict resolution skills.
• Strong computer skills are also required, as well as knowledge of manufacturing reporting software, Kronos, and SAP preferred.

About the role

The Weld Supervisor oversees a team of welders and weld operators, ensuring production, quality, safety, and customer satisfaction. Responsibilities include supervising, maintaining equipment, resolving issues, training, planning schedules, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. The position requires 5+ years of supervisory experience in metal fabrication, welding experience, and strong organizational and communication skills.