Welder Supervisor

FabLogix•Duncan, SC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

FabLogix, part of Kelso Industries, is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead shop welding operations for fabricated pipe spools at its Duncan, South Carolina facility. The supervisor ensures welding activities meet ASME codes, customer specifications, and company safety and quality standards while driving production in a safe work environment. The role oversees manual and automated welding operations, leads and develops welding personnel, coordinates production flow with fabrication, engineering, and quality teams, and reports production performance to management. The position is full-time on first shift.

Requirements

At least 5 years of fabrication experience.
Proven experience supervising welding operations.
Strong knowledge of GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, and STT welding processes.
Ability to read and interpret isometric and orthographic drawings.
Understanding of Radiographic Testing (RT) overlays.
Basic computer skills, including Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Odoo, or similar systems.

Nice To Haves

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI).
Experience with automatic or robotic welding.
Ability to operate mobile equipment.

Responsibilities

Supervise and lead welding personnel to meet quality, safety, and production goals.
Ensure compliance with ASME codes, customer specifications, WPSs, and PQRs.
Coordinate with fabrication, engineering, and quality teams to support production flow.
Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure Safety Task Assessments (STAs) and safety audits are completed.
Enforce PPE usage and safety policies.
Read and interpret isometric and piping drawings, and work with Engineering on corrections as needed.
Oversee manual and automated welding operations and training.
Manage welding productivity targets: hand welder booths at 60 diameter inches per 8-hour shift and the Roto Weld Booth at 160 diameter inches per 8-hour shift.
Track and report daily production metrics, including diameter inches, scrap, manpower, and recovery plans.
Ensure weld documentation is accurately entered in Odoo at the end of each shift.
Coordinate minor maintenance for welding equipment.
Manage welding consumables and controlled weld wire issuance.
Maintain housekeeping standards in the welding department.
Participate in daily production (POD) meetings and report to management.
Uphold a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment.
Provide supervisory coverage when needed in the absence of another supervisor.
Perform periodic weld wire and material verification checks.
Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams; establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics.