Welder Supervisor

FabLogix•Duncan, SC

4d•Onsite

About The Position

FabLogix, part of Kelso Industries, is seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead shop welding operations for fabricated pipe spools. The supervisor ensures welding activities meet ASME codes, customer specifications, and company safety and quality standards while driving production and maintaining a safe work environment. The role is based in Duncan, South Carolina, and is scheduled for the first shift. The supervisor oversees manual and automated welding operations, leads and develops welding personnel, coordinates production with fabrication, engineering, and quality teams, and tracks daily performance. The position also involves safety oversight, documentation, equipment and consumables coordination, housekeeping, and reporting to management. The company describes a stable workload, clear production targets, competitive compensation and benefits, and career advancement opportunities.

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: 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.
Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics aligned with organizational goals.