Welding Supervisor

The Welding Supervisor oversees daily welding and fabrication operations, ensuring high‑quality production, safe work practices, and efficient workflow. The role specializes in MIG welding processes, fabrication standards, inspection compliance, and team supervision within a metal manufacturing or fabrication environment.

• Supervise welders, fabricators, and shop personnel during daily operations.
• Assign work schedules and prioritize fabrication tasks to meet production deadlines.
• Monitor workflow efficiency and reduce production downtime.
• Coordinate with engineering, production, and quality departments.

• Supervise and support MIG welding operations on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum components.
• Ensure proper welding parameters, consumables, and techniques are used.
• Review welding procedures and verify compliance with welding specifications and drawings.
• Train welders on MIG welding techniques, joint preparation, and distortion control.

• Oversee fabrication activities including cutting, grinding, fitting, assembly, and finishing.
• Interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings, and welding symbols.
• Ensure fabricated parts meet dimensional tolerances and customer specifications.
• Coordinate material handling and fabrication sequencing for optimal productivity.

• Conduct visual weld inspections and support quality assurance processes.
• Ensure compliance with welding codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Identify welding defects and implement corrective actions.
• Work closely with QA/QC personnel to improve weld quality and reduce rework.
• Experience supporting external audits and certification bodies (EN 1090, ISO 3834).

• Enforce workplace safety policies and PPE requirements.
• Ensure welding equipment is maintained and operated safely.
• Maintain compliance with OSHA and company safety procedures.

• High school diploma or technical/vocational certification in welding or fabrication preferred.
• 8+ years of MIG welding and metal fabrication experience.
• 5+ years of supervisory or team leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication processes.
• Experience with welding inspection and quality standards.
• Ability to use measuring tools and inspection equipment.

• AWS welding certifications preferred.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing and continuous improvement practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, and problem‑solving skills.
• Familiarity with fabrication shop equipment and maintenance procedures.

• Manufacturing or fabrication shop environment.
• Exposure to heat, noise, and heavy equipment.
• Ability to stand for long periods and lift materials when required.

• Improve weld quality and reduce rework rates.
• Maintain on‑time production schedules.
• Increase fabrication efficiency and material utilization.

Vertiv is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. We promote equal opportunities for all with respect to hiring, terms of employment, mobility, training, compensation, and occupational health, without discrimination as to age, race, color, religion, creed, sex, pregnancy status (including childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression (including transgender status or sexual stereotypes), genetic information, citizenship status, national origin, protected veteran status, political affiliation, or disability.

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No calls or agencies please. Vertiv will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States. This is not a position for which sponsorship will be provided. Individuals with temporary visas such as E, F‑1, H‑1, H‑2, L, B, J, or TN or who need sponsorship for work authorization now or in the future, are not eligible for hire.