This position’s overall purpose is to lead the weld shop for high standards, production quality and results, workforce safety, and customer satisfaction.
Job Responsibilities
Ensure production procedure/methodology are properly implemented and adhered to at all times
Lead and assure safe work environment including standards, practices, reinforcements and training
Is available to support directly or remotely all welding production shifts
Welding operators are properly trained to deliver the required weld quality and throughput
Maintain welding operator qualification files
To coordinate, establish, enforce requirements that ensure first class on-time record for: Cost effective production; efficient use of corporate resources and personnel; ensure that all sales/production orders are completed in an efficient cost/time effective manner; all sales order, production, ISO, API and other QA requirements are satisfied; and ensure timely shipping of quality product
Develop and implement the necessary programs, schedules, and workflow to ensure satisfaction of production requirements
Build, develop and supervise staff as required according to plan/direction developed
Create and enforce weekly production schedules
Create implement and adhere to business/production plans and budgets
Works in close partnership with Welding Engineer
May perform any other work-related functions as deemed necessary and appropriate by immediate supervisor
Must be able to perform all functions of your direct report(s) job including technical skills
Skills and Abilities
Experienced or ability to quickly learn the programming of welding automation equipment – Fronius and Arc Specialties Cladding Equipment
Experienced in optimizing welding variables to ensure maximum weld quality and production throughput
Ability to troubleshoot Arc welding processes
Problem solving and troubleshooting production workflow processes, schedules and shop procedures
Hands on ability to orchestrate, implement, direct and train all production related employees
Ability to promote and lead continuous improvement within the department.
Ability to work in a team-oriented environment that is fast paced and demanding
Must be self-directed, have excellent initiative and organizational skills
Exhibits a strong ability to handle multiple demands with a sense of urgency, drive and energy
Works well with meeting multiple deadlines with the ability to deliver on time
Computer literate; good knowledge of Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel and ERP systems
Good written and verbal communications skills. Bilingual (English/Spanish) desired but not required
Core Qualifications
2 year technical college or equivalent work experience required. Must be knowledgeable and can demonstrate proficiency in the following welding processes:Hot Wire Gas Tungsten Arc WeldingSubmerged Arc WeldingPulse Gas Metal Arc WeldingShielded Metal Arc Welding
Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing/production weld shop environment.
Must be knowledgeable and can demonstrate proficiency in the following areas:Following work and process instructionsInterpreting and implementing Welding ProceduresInterpreting Engineering Drawings and associated welding symbols Shop floor scheduling
CWI is preferred but not required
Working knowledge of QA, ISO9001, API, ANSI, ASME, industry standards and specifications