Welding Supervisor

Valmet•Houston, TX

About The Position

The Welding Supervisor leads the weld shop to achieve high standards in production quality and results, workforce safety, and customer satisfaction. The role oversees implementation of production procedures, welding operator training and qualifications, production schedules and workflow, and compliance with sales, production, quality assurance, ISO, API, and other requirements. The supervisor develops and supervises staff, manages production plans and budgets, supports welding production shifts, and works closely with the Welding Engineer. The supervisor must also be able to perform the functions of direct reports, including their technical duties.

Requirements

Two-year technical college education or equivalent work experience.
At least four years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing or production weld shop environment.
Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in Hot Wire Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Submerged Arc Welding, Pulse Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
Knowledge and demonstrated proficiency in following work and process instructions, interpreting and implementing welding procedures, interpreting engineering drawings and associated welding symbols, and shop-floor scheduling.
Ability to program welding automation equipment or learn to do so quickly, including Fronius and Arc Specialties Cladding Equipment.
Experience optimizing welding variables to maximize weld quality and production throughput.
Ability to troubleshoot arc welding processes and production workflow, schedules, and shop procedures.
Hands-on ability to orchestrate, implement, direct, and train production employees.
Ability to promote and lead continuous improvement within the department.
Ability to work in a fast-paced, demanding, team-oriented environment.
Self-directed, with strong initiative and organizational skills.
Ability to handle multiple demands with urgency, drive, and energy, and meet multiple deadlines while delivering on time.
Computer literacy, including knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and ERP systems.
Good written and verbal communication skills.
Working knowledge of QA, ISO 9001, API, ANSI, ASME, industry standards, and specifications.

Nice To Haves

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
Bilingual English/Spanish ability.
Experience with valve manufacturing.

Responsibilities

Ensure production procedures and methodologies are properly implemented and followed.
Lead and maintain a safe work environment through standards, practices, reinforcement, and training.
Be available to support welding production shifts directly or remotely.
Ensure welding operators are trained to meet required weld quality and production throughput.
Maintain welding operator qualification files.
Coordinate and enforce requirements for cost-effective production, efficient use of corporate resources and personnel, timely completion of orders, compliance with sales, production, ISO, API, and other QA requirements, and timely shipment of quality products.
Develop and implement programs, schedules, and workflow to meet production requirements.
Build, develop, and supervise staff according to established plans and direction.
Create and enforce weekly production schedules.
Create, implement, and follow business and production plans and budgets.
Work in close partnership with the Welding Engineer.
Perform other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by the immediate supervisor.
Be able to perform all functions of direct reports, including technical skills.