Welding Supervisor Job Description
Welding supervisor
provides welding support to the project teams by applying knowledge of welding processes and industry welding codes (ASME, AWS, API, DNV, NACE etc.) to specific piping and equipment applications and services.
Welding Supervisor Duties & Responsibilities
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Sample responsibilities for this position include:
Safety & Environmental - Maintain a safe and environmentally correct work place by enforcing the company and plant safety and environmental rules and policies, ensuring that associates are wearing the required PPE at all times, providing prompt and clear communications, providing training as needed and required, performing regular workplace audits and involving all employees
Conduct safety investigations as needed • Perform 5S audits/safety training
Ensure safety, reliability, security and integrity of our gas customer’s premises the Company’s distribution system, consistent with Company goals, objectives and policies, in full compliance with existing and future governmental codes and regulations
Lead continuous improvement efforts in manufacturing, safety, quality, throughput, delivery, and operating costs
Assure a clean and safe working environment for all employees, emphasizing prevention of potential problems and hazardous conditions, and support the Residential Flow safety programs
Perform weekly safety inspections, 5s inspections, Layered Audits
Proficient in welding technique (torch angle, CTWD, weaving)
Represent NE on the US enterprise wide welding committee and communicate any and all updates or changes
Coordinate welding resources to support Field Operations, Construction and CMS
Work with Regulatory Compliance and Jurisdictions to respond to any NOPV (Notice of Probable Violations) and audits as required by the MA DPU (Department of Public Utilities) and RI PUC (Public Utilities Commission)
Welding Supervisor Qualifications
Qualifications for a job description may include education, certification, and experience.
Licensing or Certifications for Welding Supervisor
List any licenses or certifications required by the position: NDT, CSWIP, AWS, ISO, II, CWB, CWI
Education for Welding Supervisor
Typically a job would require a certain level of education.
Employers hiring for the welding supervisor job most commonly would prefer for their future employee to have a relevant degree such as Bachelor's and Associate Degree in Engineering, Welding, Education, Associates, Manufacturing, Business, Technical, General Education, Industrial, Science
Skills for Welding Supervisor
Desired skills for welding supervisor include:
Material specifications
ASME and AWS Codes / Specifications
Construction Phase Activities for both small and large projects
HSE procedures & practices and comply with relevant HSE policies
Safety
Welding and fabrication in a manufacturing environment
AWS & API Codes
AWS D 15.1
Applicable welding code
Desired experience for welding supervisor includes:
Participate in on-call or after hour supervisory duties
A degree in Electrical or Electronic Engineering
A degree in Welding Fabrication & Robotics
Robotic welding or automation technology certification
Five (5) years of related professional experience with robotic welding
Organize and assign work, instruct, guide and assist employees in the safe performance of their work
Welding Supervisor Examples
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Welding Supervisor Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is looking for a welding supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for welding supervisor
- Provide leadership, direction, and training for employees in assigned work centers
- Anticipate, analyze, and diagnose production problems to coordinate corrective actions
- Maintain conformance with Company work rules and policies and deliver discipline when necessary
- Lead and/or support the implementation of improved manufacturing processes using Lean methodology and tools
- Approve weekly employee payroll hours and appraise performance
- Supervision / Leadership - Provide direct and indirect supervision and leadership to any or all of the departments in Shop Services
- Communications - Develop a good relationship with maintenance supervision, maintenance schedulers, and maintenance planners to promote timely and clear communications regarding equipment issues
- Employee Development & Training - Develop and accurately and objectively evaluate apprentices
- Cost - Effectively control cost by reviewing spending reports, effectively scheduling OT to cover openings or man scheduled jobs
- Trains other associates as lead or senior employee or trainer
Qualifications for welding supervisor
- The ability to communicate effectively with others, both in written and oral form
- Previous supervisory and welding experience preferred
- Good written and verbal communication skills, basic computer skills
- Specialized courses or training in supervisory and administrative subjects is desired
- Candidate must possess at least a Bachelor's Degree, Post Graduate Diploma, Professional Degree, Business Studies/Administration/Management, Marketing or equivalent
- Preferable 1-3 year(s) of working experience in the related field is required for this position
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of welding supervisor. Thank you in advance for taking a look at the list of responsibilities and qualifications. We look forward to reviewing your resume.
Responsibilities for welding supervisor
- Manage all day-to-day welding related activities
- Responsible for overall factory weld shop performance in terms of 6S, on-time delivery, quality, weld count and cost (cycle time and overtime)
- Responsible for initiating and implementing Manufacturing Process Capability and Continuous quality improvement
- Review and oversee weld shop design for optimal efficiency
- Drive for continuous culture improvement throughout entire welding process
- Develop and maintain training / certification programs for welding team members
- Hire, train, and develop weld shop personnel
- Maintain shop, equipment, tools, vehicles, for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required items
- Plan projects
- Scheduling work activities to meet production demands while maintaining product quality
Qualifications for welding supervisor
- Working understanding of AWS and SEMI requirements for high purity welding
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and weld symbols
- Ability to develop weld programs and make adjustments to existing programs to achieve desired results
- Bachelor’s degree in Business or Engineering discipline/equivalent
- 5+ years direct experience with orbital welding for the semiconductor industry
- Requisitioning supplies and services such as weld rods, weld gases, fluxes and post weld heat treatment services
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Our growing company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of welding supervisor. Please review the list of responsibilities and qualifications. While this is our ideal list, we will consider candidates that do not necessarily have all of the qualifications, but have sufficient experience and talent.
Responsibilities for welding supervisor
- In conjunction with weld engineer, administering tests and maintaining records on welders to insure conformance to ASME Section IX requirements
- Working with Engineering to select welding processes and procedures which minimize or reduce welding costs, increase productivity and quality, and meet or exceed customer needs and expectations
- Troubleshoot all non-conformances associated with welding and implement corrective actions
- Participate in selection, training, and certification of new welders
- Familiarisation with BHPB ODO Specs
- Visually inspecting Welding/Recording Weld Traceability and organising NDT
- QC Audits as required
- Assisting Supervisors with QA / Welding queries
- Liaising with BHPB Inspection Group
- Demonstrate effective communication that supports a motivated workforce to deliver the company’s goals and objectives
Qualifications for welding supervisor
- Must be able to work for prolonged periods in a confined space
- Must pass Cape Canaveral and Vandenberg Air Force background check
- A Bachelor’s or Associate's Degree Three (3) years of experience in industrial automation, with a focus on Robotic and PLC systems, communications architecture, and integration of robotics and databases
- Minimum of 5 years related work experience with demonstrated leadership ability
- Ability to proficiently operate a variety of computer software to share, retrieve and research business information and data
- Ability to write and present diverse ideas in a logical and concise manner at all levels of the organization
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Welding Supervisor Job Description
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Our innovative and growing company is hiring for a welding supervisor. We appreciate you taking the time to review the list of qualifications and to apply for the position. If you don’t fill all of the qualifications, you may still be considered depending on your level of experience.
Responsibilities for welding supervisor
- Assess and set-up of training programs
- Read, interpret and work from controlled documentation and processes Continuously improve processes and manpower efficiency, utilization and productivity
- Experience in Blue Print Reading, Lean Manufacturing and Team Building is a must
- 2nd Shift supervisor hours are from 2 pm to 10 pm
- Must be computer literate and possess excellent written and verbal skills
- Provides day to day supervision of employee job execution, to include
- Actively participates in Pressure Control Group Training Program
- Executes daily tasks in order to support production requirements
- Resolves worker grievances or submits unsettled grievances to Human Resources Manager for action
- Manages all hourly employees in the assigned departments
Qualifications for welding supervisor
- Welding cert 10 qualification
- Positive attitude and good leadership abilities
- Associate degree or a minimum of 5 years of experience in a leadership role
- Minimum of 2 years of high volume manufacturing experience
- At least 3 years in a high volume manufacturing sector
- Position requires long hours and weekend work
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Our company is searching for experienced candidates for the position of welding supervisor. If you are looking for an exciting place to work, please take a look at the list of qualifications below.
Responsibilities for welding supervisor
- Provide on-site marketing of gun systems and company services and capabilities
- Operate, troubleshoot and repair mills, lathes, and naval weapons systems
- Identify and execute appropriate requirements for a field machining and welding site
- Perform and/or reports on performance of product line
- Co-ordinate and direct the activities of the production department to maximize Manage, initiate, and direct the activities of employee's and equipment
- Effective employee relations
- Monitor and initiate training activities in their department and all related documentation
- Works and ensures that all employees work in a safe manner, in a safe environment
- Complete tasks as assigned from Monthly Workplace Inspections
- Participate in the corrective action process
Qualifications for welding supervisor
- Must be able to stand for extended periods – 8 hours minimum
- High School Diploma or equivalent and 8 years work experience in the machining/welding field OR Associate’s degree, or military school training
- Certified to weld HY-80 Steel, ballistic steel and steel in excess on 1" in thickness
- Technically proficient in all machining operations to include mill and lathe work
- Field Service Technician or military machinist/welder background with 15 years experience
- Additional welding and machining certifications a plus