Manager of Welding Technology
Core
Lead and improve welding operations, quality, and processes in a large-scale sheet metal fabrication manufacturing environment.
Role type
Manager of Welding Technology
Builds
Sheet metal fabrication products
Domain
Manufacturing / Welding
Required skills
Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), MIG welding (Spray Transfer GMAW), FCAW, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) development, weld inspection and quality audits, root cause analysis, workforce training program development, OSHA compliance, production scheduling alignment
Preferred skills
Certified Welding Educator (CWE), Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, heavy fabrication or structural steel background
Technologies
GMAW, FCAW, fillet weld gauges, calipers, tape measures, AWS standards
Responsibilities
Lead and oversee welding operations across multiple fabrication departments; Manage, mentor, and develop welders, fitter/fabricators, and supervisors; Develop and maintain Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and AWS compliance; Improve key welding performance metrics (first-pass acceptance, defect reduction, leak prevention); Evaluate welding methods and implement process improvements; Develop and lead welder qualification and training programs; Perform weld inspections and quality audits; Partner with Quality and Engineering to investigate weld failures; Monitor welding procedures, equipment, and consumables; Provide technical leadership for MIG, FCAW, and other processes; Support production scheduling and manufacturing operations; Promote OSHA compliance and safe work practices
Seniority
Manager, hands-on leadership
