Welding Supervisor

Job Description

We are seeking an experienced and hands-on Welding Supervisor to manage daily welding operations, plan job schedules, and lead a team of welders. The successful candidate must be able to perform welding work personally while supervising the team to ensure jobs are completed safely, efficiently, and according to the required quality standards and delivery schedules.

Key Responsibilities

• Production Planning and Scheduling: Plan and arrange daily welding jobs according to production priorities, manpower availability, and delivery deadlines.

• Hands-On Welding: Perform welding work personally, including preparing materials, setting up welding equipment, and carrying out welding operations as required.

• Team Supervision: Lead, assign, and monitor the work of welders to ensure productivity and timely completion of jobs.

• Work Coordination: Allocate jobs and manpower efficiently, monitor work progress, and resolve production issues to minimise delays.

• Drawing Interpretation: Read and interpret engineering drawings, dimensions, and welding specifications to ensure work is carried out correctly.

• Quality Control: Inspect welding work to ensure it meets the required quality standards and specifications. Identify defects and arrange corrective actions where necessary.

• Material and Equipment Management: Ensure materials, tools, and welding equipment are available and properly maintained.

• Workplace Safety: Ensure all welding activities comply with workplace safety procedures and the proper use of personal protective equipment.

• Production Coordination: Coordinate with other departments to ensure a smooth workflow and meet customer delivery requirements.

• Reporting: Update management on job progress, manpower requirements, quality issues, and production delays.

Requirements

• Relevant experience in welding and metal fabrication.

• Previous experience leading or supervising a team of welders.

• Strong hands-on welding skills and knowledge of welding processes and equipment.

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Good job planning, scheduling, and manpower coordination skills.

• Strong leadership, communication, and problem-solving abilities.

• Responsible, practical, and quality-conscious.

• Able to work independently while managing both welding duties and supervisory responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical qualification or certification in welding or metal fabrication.

• Experience in TIG, MIG, or other welding processes relevant to the company's operations.

• Knowledge of welding inspection and workplace safety requirements.