North Shore Steel

Overview

As a Night Shift Welding Supervisor, you will lead and oversee all welding and fit-up activities during the night shift, including Sub Arc, MIG welding, repair welding, and fitting operations. This role requires a balance of technical expertise and leadership capability, ensuring production goals are met while maintaining safety and workmanship standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead, direct, and support welders and fitters across the night shift.
• Assign work, set priorities, and ensure production targets are met.
• Maintain discipline, accountability, and consistent performance across the team.
• Monitor workflow and adjust resources as needed to meet production demands.
• Oversee welding activities across SAW, MIG, and repair welding.
• Ensure all work meets AWS, ASME, and API standards.
• Review weld quality and address issues in real time.
• Partner with Quality/NDE teams to resolve defects and reduce rework.
• Ensure proper fit-up, joint prep, and weld procedures are followed.
• Enforce all safety policies and ensure proper use of PPE.
• Maintain a safe working environment in a high-risk, high-heat setting.
• Address unsafe behaviors immediately and consistently.
• Train, coach, and develop welders and fitters.
• Identify skill gaps and support improvement through hands-on guidance.
• Reinforce expectations around quality, productivity, and accountability.
• Ensure equipment is maintained and used properly.
• Maintain clean and organized work areas.
• Communicate effectively with day shift leadership for continuity.