Weld Fabrication Supervisor – 2nd Shift

Welding / Fabrication Supervisor (Second Shift)

Reports To
:
Plant Manager

Shift
:
Second Shift (core execution leadership role)

Position Status
:
Salaried Exempt

Alloy Engineering – Berea, OH

The Weld / Fabrication Supervisor owns execution of welding and forming operations on second shift, ensuring production meets schedule, quality, safety, and labor targets. The role serves as the primary on‑shift leader, making real‑time decisions to maintain flow, resolve issues, and deliver results without dependence on day‑shift leadership.

• Strong on‑shift leadership is essential to maintain production flow outside normal business hours.
• The Plant Manager and Manager of Integrated Operations set direction; this role ensures real‑time execution.
• Effective shift‑level ownership is critical to meeting delivery commitments, maintaining quality standards, and controlling labor performance.

• Own execution of the daily production schedule for forming and welding operations.
• Ensure work is completed on time and to quality standards.
• Identify and resolve bottlenecks in real time to maintain flow.
• Sequence work within the shift to support overall plant priorities.
• Maintain control of WIP to prevent downstream delays or accumulation.

• Coordinate workflow between welding, press brake, and upstream fabrication processes.
• Ensure balanced flow of work across operations.
• Adjust labor and priorities as conditions change.

• Own safety performance on shift including hazard recognition and incident response.
• Maintain disciplined work environment and PPE compliance.
• Address unsafe conditions immediately.

• Ensure welds meet ASME, AWS and company standards.
• Drive in‑process quality discipline and containment of non‑conformances.
• Support root‑cause identification and corrective actions.

• Lead and develop welders and fabrication personnel.
• Assign work and optimize labor utilization.
• Provide coaching, feedback, and performance oversight.
• Support training and skill development.
• Lead through Visual Metrics – Safety, OTD, Quality, Productivity, Rework, and Utilization.

• Provide structured daily handoff to plant supervision and Plant Manager.
• Escalate production risks early.
• Ensure clear communication across shifts.

• Resolve technical production issues in real time.
• Implement countermeasures to maintain output.
• Support continuous improvement efforts.

• First point of contact for technical issues impacting welding, forming, and fabrication operations on shift.
• Troubleshoot weld defects, fit‑up issues, distortion, and process inconsistencies in real time.
• Interpret prints, WPS requirements, and welding symbols to guide proper execution and correct errors.
• Support resolution of equipment‑related issues (weld machines, fixtures, press brakes) in coordination with maintenance as needed.
• Identify root causes of recurring process problems and implement immediate countermeasures.
• Partner with Engineering & Quality to resolve complex technical issues and ensure corrective actions are sustained.
• Provide hands‑on guidance and coaching to operators to improve technique, consistency, and overall workmanship.
• Document, communicate, and hand off technical issues effectively between shifts.

• Decides:
  Labor assignments, job sequencing, immediate safety actions.
• Recommends:
  Staffing changes, process improvements, equipment needs.
• Escalates:
  Material shortages, quality issues, missed targets, safety incidents.

• Schedule attainment (OTD).
• Labor efficiency.
• Weld quality and NCR rates (rework, NCRs, MRBs).
• Safety performance.
• Workforce attendance and stability.

• 7+ years in fabrication or welding manufacturing.
• 2+ years in a leadership role.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes (GMAW, GTAW).
• Experience in job shop or heavy fabrication preferred.
• Blueprint reading and welding symbols proficiency.
• Experience leading teams in fast‑paced environments.

• Manufacturing environment with heat and noise.
• Standing, lifting (up to 50 lbs), bending, reaching required.
• PPE including steel‑toe boots required.

• Competitive compensation.
• Hours:
  
  50 hrs a week, 2 Saturdays per month.
• Bonus: $10,000 based on established KPI's.
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
• 401(k) with company match.
• Health insurance.
• Paid holidays and PTO.
• Tuition reimbursement.