Welding Supervisor

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On the heels of achieving 3X growth
, Virginia Transformer is hiring to do it again!

We’re strategically building our team for the next 3X growth cycle — a phase that is both intense and incredibly rewarding
. We’re highly selective about who joins us, because this journey isn’t for everyone.

If you have the drive, grit, and expertise to perform at a high level — and you want to grow your career 3X alongside the Company’s growth — we’d love to talk.

Apply below and let’s start the conversation.

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.

-owned producer of power transformers in North America, and we’ve been able to grow the past 50-plus years through an unwavering focus on delivering for our customers. We’re more than 5,400 people strong and are known throughout the industry for being an engineering company that makes premium quality transformers in the shortest lead times.

As a privately held, organically growing company
, we thrive on nimbleness, innovation, and tenacity.

If you love the thrill of securing the U.S. electric grid, enabling all manufacturing in the country, and the energy of a fast-moving train — this is the place for you. We train hard, grow together, and lead with purpose. Every transformer we build is custom, every challenge unique, and every team member essential.

We’re looking for those ready to lead, fueled by commitment, and driven by impact. We are growing so fast that all our available roles are not yet posted, so let us know if you are interested and we will follow-up.

Location: Pocatello, Idaho

Department: Manufacturing Operations

Schedule: Full-time, On-Site

Virginia Transformer is the largest U.S.

-based power transformer manufacturer, supplying custom-engineered solutions for utility, renewable energy, industrial, and commercial applications. With 55+ years of experience and 2,000+ employees across multiple facilities, we are committed to delivering world-class quality, safety, and technical excellence.

Our Pocatello,  specializes in heavy fabrication and transformer manufacturing, requiring strong leadership in welding processes, quality, and throughput.

The Welding Supervisor oversees day-to-day welding operations for assigned production areas, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and workforce development. This role manages welders, leads process improvements, coordinates with engineering and quality teams, and ensures compliance with AWS, plant procedures, and customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has strong hands‑on welding experience, fabrication leadership, and the ability to coach and grow a skilled workforce in a fast‑paced industrial environment.

• Promote a strong safety culture; ensure all welders follow PPE, lockout/tagout, and plant safety procedures.
• Conduct daily safety briefings, audits, and corrective actions.
• Enforce compliance with AWS, ASME, and internal welding standards.
• Supervise, schedule, and support a team of welders, fitters, and fabricators.
• Provide hands‑on coaching, skills training, weld technique feedback, and performance evaluations.
• Recommend training upgrades, cross‑training, and certifications to increase team capability.
• Address employee relations matters in alignment with HR policies.

• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize welding work to meet production schedules.
• Review prints, WPS (Welding Procedure Specifications), and traveler requirements with welders.
• Monitor workflow, eliminate bottlenecks, and ensure efficient use of labor and materials.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, and Planning to support MPS goals.

• Ensure weld quality meets VTC standards and customer specifications.
• Work closely with Quality Inspectors to address NCRs, corrective actions, and rework reduction.
• Drive root-cause analysis and process improvements using Lean/Kaizen methodologies.
• Maintain documentation, including welder certifications, WPS adherence, and inspection records.

• Ensure welding equipment, fixtures, and tools are…