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