Welding Supervisor; Bay Lead

POSITION SUMMARY

We are seeking a Welding Supervisor to join our production team. In this role, you will be responsible for the safety, productivity and security of all production employees staffed on a designated shift. You will be responsible for ensuring that production scheduled for completion is executed in a timely manner and within all quality parameters while adhering to all safety policies.

• Ensure that all safety and health guidelines and rules are enforced and practiced by employees.
• Oversee the production process, assigning tasks to workstations and personnel, coordinate schedules and material flow to meet production deadlines. Maintain required logs and documentation.
• Facilitate effective communication between employees and shop management, and collaborate with other departments including shipping, maintenance, safety, and human resources.
• Supervise, train, and mentor fitters and welders. Review the performance of subordinates, know their skill levels, and provide leadership and development to improve the capabilities the individual and team as a whole.
• Work with human resources to investigate, document, and provide coaching and discipline for violations of SME’s policies and procedures. Pay particular attention to violations of all SME safety requirements.
• Ensure a clean and safe work environment, and that prescribed line and lifting device preventative maintenance is completed in a timely manner.

• High School diploma, GED or equivalent.
• 3 or more years of fitter/welder experience with strong technical welding skills including Flux-Cored (FCAW), Metal-Cored (MCAW), Gas-Shielded Metal Cored (GMAW-C) Welding processes.
• Able to read blueprints and welding symbols, and use basic math.
• Able to physically perform task requirements including lifting 65 pounds, stand for extended periods, and work extended hours.
• Demonstrated ability to supervise employees and production processes, provide mentorship and technical support to fitters and welders.
• Able to create accountability and lead by example, consistently meeting expectations for safety, punctuality and attendance, professionalism, quality, and productivity.
• Strong problem solving and decision-making abilities. Must be able to set priorities, identify and address problems, and meet project requirements.

• AWS Certified Welder or other welding certifications

SME Steel Contractors has provided comprehensive structural steel fabrication and erection since 1992 and is one of the largest fabricators/erectors of structural steel in the United States. Driven to be different from all others, SME is a division 5 company with a commitment to safety, value, and innovation. Visit  to learn more. SME Steel Contractors is a division of SME Industries, Inc.

• Health and Wellness Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision, Short Term Disability and Life Insurance.
• Financial Benefits including competitive compensation and 401(k) plan.
• Additional Benefits including Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off, Employee Assistance Program, and more.

SME Industries Inc. and its divisions (SME Steel Contractors, Southwest Steel, Core Brace, Dura Fuse, and SME Logistics) are equal opportunity employers.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer-sponsored work authorization now or in the future. Proof of eligibility will be required upon hire.