Welder Supervisor - FabLogix

Kelso Industries • Duncan, SC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

Kelso Industries is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead shop welding operations for fabricated pipe spools in Duncan, South Carolina. 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 leads welding personnel, oversees manual and automated welding operations, and coordinates with fabrication, engineering, and quality teams to support production flow.

The position includes monitoring production targets, tracking and reporting daily production metrics, ensuring accurate weld documentation in Odoo, coordinating minor equipment maintenance, and managing welding consumables. The supervisor also contributes to safety, housekeeping, team development, and production meetings, and provides coverage for another supervisor when needed. This is a full-time, first-shift position.

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, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPSs), and Procedure Qualification Records (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: 60 diameter inches per 8-hour shift for hand welder booths and 160 diameter inches per 8-hour shift for the Roto Weld booth.
• 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.

Benefits

• Competitive pay and benefits.
• Growth opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits intended to support financial security, health, and overall well-being.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed