Welding Supervisor

If you’re a hands-on welding leader who takes pride in producing high-quality stainless steel fabrication and developing skilled welding teams, this opportunity is for you. Join a globally recognized manufacturer of wastewater treatment equipment and lead a team of talented welders in a modern, state-of-the-art facility in Denver, North Carolina. This role is ideal for someone who combines strong technical welding expertise with proven leadership skills, ensuring production quality, efficiency, and safety across the welding department. Why You’ll Love Working Here: Competitive Pay: $90,000 - $100,000/year Leadership Opportunity: Manage and develop a team of 20+ welders in a growing manufacturing environment State-of-the-Art Facility: Work in a modern fabrication environment producing high-quality stainless steel systems Career Stability: Join a globally recognized manufacturer with long-term growth opportunities Competitive Compensation: Pay based on experience and technical expertise Direct Hire Opportunity: Exclusive access through Ōnin Staffing, providing a direct path into a respected manufacturing organization What You’ll Do as a Welding Supervisor: Lead daily welding operations by assigning work orders based on welder skill sets and production priorities Conduct regular team meetings to coordinate workflow, address challenges, and improve communication across the department Monitor department productivity, efficiency, and time management to meet production schedules Communicate project status updates with Production Planners and Assembly Supervisors to ensure smooth workflow Review CRP and MRP systems to anticipate material needs and prevent production delays Supervise and develop team members through performance reviews, coaching, mentoring, and disciplinary actions when necessary Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) in accordance with industry standards Provide technical guidance on welding metallurgy, stainless steel properties, and fabrication best practices Lead distortion control techniques and straightening processes for stainless steel weldments Oversee weld quality control and ensure all weldments meet engineering specifications and code requirements Conduct and interpret weld inspections, including dimensional inspections, destructive testing, and non-destructive testing methods Manage welding consumables inventory and coordinate material orders as needed Ensure welding equipment, cranes, compressors, and shop machinery are maintained through inspections and scheduled servicing Support safety initiatives and ensure all welding operations follow company safety procedures Skills and Experience What You’ll Bring as a Preferred Candidate: Recent experience supervising welding teams of 20 or more employees in a manufacturing environment Hands-on MIG welding experience with stainless steel fabrication Strong background in structural stainless steel welding and distortion control Deep understanding of welding metallurgy and metal behavior during fabrication Experience developing and managing Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and Procedure Qualification Records (PQR) Knowledge of weld inspection techniques, including dimensional inspection, destructive testing, and non-destructive testing Experience using ERP or MRP systems in a manufacturing environment Overhead crane training or certification Strong analytical, mathematical, and time-management skills High school diploma or GED (or equivalent experience) What Will Help You Standout: Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) OSHA safety certifications Experience working with MRP/ERP systems in manufacturing Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel Strong mechanical aptitude and technical problem-solving ability