Weld & Machine Shop Supervisor

Employee Type:
Full Time

Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking a Weld & Machine Shop Supervisor to join our team in Tulsa, Oklahoma. The Weld & Machine Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing all welding and machining activities within the facility, ensuring adherence to safety standards, quality requirements, and production schedules. This role involves managing welders, machinists, and machine operators;

coordinating with engineering, production, maintenance, and quality departments; and implementing best practices to achieve high-quality results and efficient production processes.

• Supervise and lead a team of welders, machinists, CNC operators, and machine shop personnel, providing guidance, training, and support.
• Schedule and assign welding and machining tasks based on project requirements, production priorities, and employee capabilities.
• Conduct performance evaluations and address performance, attendance, or disciplinary issues.
• Train, mentor, and develop employees to improve technical skills, productivity, and workmanship.
• Support employee certification programs and maintain qualification records as required.
• Promote cross‑training initiatives to increase workforce flexibility and departmental capability.

• Ensure all welding and machining operations meet required quality standards, customer specifications, and engineering requirements.
• Perform regular inspections and testing of welds, including Visual Inspection, PT (Liquid Penetrant Testing), and Pressure Testing as applicable.
• Verify machined components meet blueprint specifications, tolerances, and quality requirements using precision measuring instruments.
• Ensure compliance with engineering drawings, welding procedures, codes, standards, and customer requirements.
• Implement and enforce quality control procedures and maintain required documentation.
• Support root cause investigations and corrective actions related to quality concerns and non‑conforming products.

• Promote and enforce a culture of safety throughout the welding and machine shop departments.
• Ensure all welding and machining activities comply with OSHA regulations, company policies, and applicable industry standards.
• Conduct regular safety audits, toolbox talks, and employee safety training.
• Ensure proper use of Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) and safe operation of equipment and machinery.
• Maintain compliance with applicable AWS, ASME, and customer‑specific requirements.

• Coordinate welding and machining operations to meet production schedules and customer delivery requirements.
• Monitor workflow, labor utilization, and production output to maximize efficiency and productivity.
• Identify and implement process improvements to reduce cycle times, minimize waste, improve quality, and increase throughput.
• Support Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Stay current with advancements in welding technologies, CNC machining, tooling, and manufacturing best practices.
• Assist with manpower planning and staffing adjustments to meet changing production demands.

• Ensure welding equipment, CNC machines, manual mills, lathes, saws, and other production equipment are properly maintained and operating efficiently.
• Coordinate preventative maintenance activities and major repairs with the maintenance department.
• Monitor tooling, welding consumables, and equipment condition.
• Recommend equipment upgrades, tooling improvements, and capital investments as necessary.
• Ensure preventative maintenance programs are completed and documented.

• Maintain accurate records of welding and machining activities, production reports, quality inspections, maintenance activities, and employee certifications.
• Track departmental performance metrics including productivity, quality, safety, and delivery performance.
• Prepare and present reports to management regarding operational performance, challenges, and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor inventory levels of welding consumables,…