Welding Supervisor

American Equipment Holdings, is one of the leading overhead crane solutions providers in the United States. Over the years, our ability to grow and set ourselves apart from the competition is the result of a tried and true philosophy – take care of our customers and take care of our people.

We also believe that our people matter, which is why we are committed to providing our team members with competitive wages, attractive benefit offerings, and abundant training offerings. As one of the fastest growing companies in our industry, new opportunities are regularly available that enable our team members to develop, grow, and pursue their career passions.

The Welding Supervisor oversees all welding and fabrication activities within the production facility, ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and to specification. This role is responsible for leading a team of welders and fabricators, maintaining quality standards, optimizing workflow, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives to ensure superior workmanship in overhead crane structures and components.

Key Responsibilities:

• Supervise daily welding operations, assigning work to welders and fabricators based on skill level and production schedule.
• Ensure all welding activities comply with AWS D1.1 structural steel welding codes and company quality standards.
• Inspect welds and completed assemblies for conformance to drawings, tolerances, and specifications.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Quality, and Production teams to resolve technical or process issues.
• Oversee welder qualifications, certifications, and training programs.
• Maintain welding equipment and consumables inventory; coordinate maintenance and calibration.
• Enforce safety policies and conduct regular toolbox talks and safety audits.
• Monitor production efficiency, reduce rework, and implement process improvements.
• Review and interpret blueprints, welding symbols, and technical drawings.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives focused on productivity, cost reduction, and quality enhancement.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or GED required; technical certification in welding or fabrication preferred.
• 4+ years of welding/fabrication and MIG welding experience in a heavy industrial, manufacturing, or crane fabrication environment.
• 1+ years of supervisory or team lead experience preferred.
• Familiarity with overhead crane structures, hoist frames, runways, and support steel preferred.
• Strong understanding of welding safety practices and OSHA requirements.
• Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• AWS Welding Certification or CWI credential is a plus.
• Ability to read and interpret complex blueprints, drawings, and welding symbols.
• Proficient in the use of fabrication tools, measuring devices, and shop machinery.
• Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work in physically demanding environments.

Work Environment:

• Industrial shop setting with frequent exposure to welding fumes, grinding sparks, and heavy machinery.
• Regular use of PPE, including welding helmet, gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toe boots.
• Frequent standing, bending, lifting, and climbing.

What we offer:

We offer competitive compensation and benefits package, including health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.

• Cigna Health Insurance (Kaiser in CA)
• FSA & HSA healthcare employer contribution
• Critical Illness, Accidental, and Hospital Indemnity Plans
• Dental and Vision Plans
• Company paid STD & LTD Disability Insurance
• Educational and Tuition Reimbursement
• Maternity (12-wks) and Paternity leave
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic & Voluntary Life AD&D
• 4% 401K Employer Match, with 6% of your Contribution
• Company Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Company provided PPE
• Discounts on products and services
• Opportunities to network and connect

American Equipment Holdings is an organization of leading overhead crane and hoist, industrial weighing, and below-the-hook service providers in the United States. Together, our companies provide comprehensive solutions for everything related to customers’ overhead crane and hoist, rigging, and weighing and measurement needs, including OSHA mandated inspections, preventative maintenance and repair field…