Welding Supervisor

We are seeking an experienced and dedicated Welding Supervisor/Welding Engineer to join our team in Oklahoma City. This role is critical in overseeing welding operations, ensuring quality standards are met, and maintaining a safe work environment. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills, extensive knowledge of welding techniques, and experience in supervising a team in a manufacturing setting.

Supervision & Leadership:

• Supervise, train, and mentor a team of welders and welding operators, ensuring that all work meets company standards and client specifications.

• Coordinate daily welding operations, including job assignments, workflow, and workforce scheduling.

Welding Operations:

• Develop and optimize welding processes, procedures, and techniques to ensure efficiency, quality, and cost-effectiveness.

• Review and interpret engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical specifications to plan welding operations.

• Oversee welding operation budgets ($1 - 1.5M/year) to ensure the shop is adequately supplied while aligning with the company's financial objectives.

• Oversee the setup, operation, and maintenance of welding equipment and tools.

• Conduct quality control inspections to ensure welded products meet specifications and standards, including AWS, ASME, and other relevant codes.

• Order welding materials in compliance to code and client specifications.

Continuous Improvement:

• Lead initiatives to improve welding processes and productivity, including implementing new technologies and methodologies.

• Collaborate with the engineering team and vendors to troubleshoot issues and develop solutions to manufacturing challenges.

• Provide input on material selection, welding techniques, and equipment upgrades to enhance production quality and efficiency.

• In-process weld inspections

• Review drawing notes and inspection test plan (ITP)

• Communicate with all Boardman employees and client inspectors with professionalism and respect.

• Maintain a great attitude and take ownership of mistakes.

• Record welder ID’s for all welded joints and heat #’s for all material.

Documentation & Reporting:

• Maintain accurate records of welding operations, including budgetary reports, quality control documentation, radiography percentages and welder continuity logs.

• Prepare and present reports on welding performance, production metrics, and safety compliance to management pertaining to welding.

Education:

• We place a high value on direct, hands-on welding experience. Degree in Welding Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, or related field is preferred but not required.

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) or Certified Welding Educator (CWE) certification, API-577, API-510, API-SIFE, or NBBI are certifications that are highly desirable.

Experience:

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in welding supervision or welding engineering within a manufacturing environment.

• Extensive knowledge of welding techniques, processes, and materials, particularly in carbon and alloy steels.

• Experience with welding standards such as ASME section IX & VIII as well as AWS D1.1.

Skills:

• Strong leadership and team management skills with the ability to motivate and develop employees.

• Excellent problem-solving and troubleshooting abilities.

• Proficient in reading and interpreting engineering drawings and technical specifications.

• Familiarity with welding equipment, tools, and safety standards.

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

• Experience with Microsoft systems is required (Word, Excel, Outlook).

• Experience and certifications in non-destructive examinations (VT, MT, PT, RT, UTT, UTSW) is preferred but not required.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment as well as an office setting with direct interface with clients.

• Ability to work in a manufacturing environment, including standing, walking, bending, and lifting up to 60 lbs.

• Ability to wear required personal protective equipment (PPE) such as safety glasses, gloves, and welding helmets.

• Pass a pre-employment drug screen and physical.

We look forward to hearing from you and your interest in joining a great TEAM!

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 – 50 per week

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Shift:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

Salary : $25 - $30