Manager of Welding Technology
Job in
Virginia Beach, Virginia, 23450, USA
Listed on 2026-07-18
Listing for:
Acoustical Sheetmetal Company
Full Time
position Listed on 2026-07-18
Job specializations:
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Manufacturing / Production
Regulatory Compliance Specialist, Welder / MIG/MAG/TIG, Quality Engineering
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position Summary
The Manager of Welding Technology is responsible for the strategic leadership and standardization of welding operations across all ASC facilities. This role ensures best-in-class training, certification, inspection, and process optimization while maintaining compliance with industry standards. The position plays a critical role in advancing welding capabilities, improving quality, and developing workforce expertise.
Key Responsibilities Leadership & Oversight- Lead the welding technology function across all ASC locations
- Manage weld trainers, inspectors, and certification/assessment teams
- Establish workforce plans, goals, and performance expectations
- Design and implement comprehensive welding training programs
- Ensure welders are properly trained, qualified, and continuously developed
- Address skill gaps through structured development initiatives
- Oversee the welding inspection program to ensure full operational coverage
- Collaborate with Quality Control to identify deficiencies and implement improvements
- Ensure proper documentation and adherence to QC standards
- Manage welding certification and assessment processes
- Maintain accurate AWS certification records and ensure regulatory compliance
- Continuously align certification practices with updated standards
- Develop and monitor key welding metrics, including:
- Certification rates and first-pass success rates
- Weld quality and defect trends
- Process effectiveness indicators
- Drive data-based improvements across all welding operations
- Research and implement advanced welding technologies
- Improve automation, efficiency, and production quality
- Support succession planning and technical knowledge transfer
- Associate degree, technical certification, or trade school completion in welding or related field
- Minimum of 5 years of welding and welding technology experience
- Proven leadership experience in a technical or skilled-trades environment
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
- Experience managing multi-site operations
- Strong knowledge of AWS codes, welding processes, and inspection standards
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
- Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally
- This role supports welding operations across all ASC facilities
- Travel may be required to support multi-site initiatives
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