Supervisor, Tank & Welding

Taco Family of Companies•Fall River, MA

20h•$75,292 - $105,409•Onsite

About The Position

As a family-owned and operated company, we feel a special obligation to the employees who comprise our Taco family. We are committed to offering employees access to the tools necessary to live long and productive lives. We strive to instill in all of our employees: A positive mental attitude that helps us to be a leader in the industry, A commitment to building strong relationships, both inside and outside the organization, A desire to learn, grow, and contribute to moving our strategy forward, A need to create and to innovate.

Requirements

Associate Degree in Manufacturing Technology or similar field of study; significant applicable experience may be accepted in lieu of degree
10+ years of experience in ASME Section VIII pressure vessel welding and fabrication
5+ years of experience in supervising or leading in a heavy metal fabrication environment
Familiar with Microsoft Office applications including Outlook and Word
Advanced proficiency in welding processes including Flux Cored Arc Welding (FCAW), Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW), and Submerged Arc Welding (SAW)
Ability to read, interpret, and troubleshoot complex welding and fabrication drawings in accordance with ASME requirements
Demonstration of progressive roles
Demonstration of mechanical hands-on aptitude
Exceptional knowledge of tank fabrication and assembly
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Exceptional ability to pivot between tasks and needs as well as a strong ability to influence a team of direct reports

Nice To Haves

American Welding Society (AWS) certification
OSHA 30-hour Certificate
Experience with Lean Manufacturing principles

Responsibilities

Supervises and manages heavy wall and light wall tank departments on first shift
Supervises production floor employees, including tracking and approving employee hours worked, overtime, vacation days, etc.
Ensures that employees are welding and fabricating within the proper American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) specifications for the job
Conducts routine audits for all critical welding parameters
Ensures employees are accurately transacting scrap and material within the Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system
Reviews engineering drawings and design packages for welding and ability, correcting mistakes as needed and providing feedback to Engineering department.
Ensures Light Wall and Heavy Wall Lines meet or exceed monthly output and revenue targets.
Designs complex welding fixtures and resolves significant fabrication issues as the onsite welding and fabrication expert
Develops and reviews capacity of workforce distribution
Moves people to maximize performance
Moves people to assist in the completion of expedited orders
Ensures employees are cross-trained and welding within only their qualified welding procedures
Moves people and schedules overtime to cover shortages in workforce
Demonstrates proper ways to weld and fabricate to ASME code
Observes production working practices and standards to ensure compliance
Works with Tank Buyer Planner(s) on weekly production requirements and capabilities
Creates production goals and ensures goals are met on-time. Communicates goals to production floor via flowcharts and personnel direction.
Works with Manager of Operations and Manufacturing Engineers to achieve desired results of business plan
Participates in and sets up Kaizen improvements teams
Selects areas that require 5S and implements changes
Makes engineering change suggestions to improve product cost and ease of fabrication/welding
Works with vendors to select proper welding and fabrication equipment and consumables and evaluates different manufacturers for suitability to Taco’s needs
Uses hands-on working practices on all welding and fabrication equipment
Develops and trains new hires
Implements process improvement techniques to enhance product flow
Resolves manufacturing and maintenance problems to ensure minimum cost and prevent delays
Ensures that all equipment is in safe working order
Searches for easier and expedited manufacturing practices
Fixes machines when necessary to ensure production goals will be met or seeks out alternate methods
Oversees hoist and forklift inspections to adhere to proper operations and safety measures
Maintains a safe work environment and ensures that all employees follow safety rules and wear personal protective equipment
Develops relationships and collaborates with other functional areas (i.e., Engineering, Human Resources, Maintenance, Facilities, etc.) as a subject matter expert in welding and tank fabrication
Evaluates team members to identify strengths and opportunities for improvement; collaborate on development actions and ensure resources necessary to complete actions
Cascades relevant and appropriate information about the company and department effectively and in a timely manner
Coaches and mentors for skill and knowledge development
Executes necessary responsibilities of team during absences or alternate engagement
Ensures team adheres to company policies, practices and department standards
Assigns actions and ensure completion
Reviews work quality and provides feedback and guidance to team