ValvTechnologies

Overview

The Welding Supervisor position in Houston, TX, is responsible for leading the weld shop to ensure high standards of production quality, workforce safety, and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Ensure production procedures are properly implemented and adhered to at all times.
• Lead and assure a safe work environment including standards, practices, reinforcements, and training.
• Support all welding production shifts directly or remotely.
• Ensure welding operators are properly trained to deliver required weld quality and throughput.
• Maintain welding operator qualification files.
• Coordinate and enforce requirements for cost-effective production and timely shipping of quality products.
• Develop and implement necessary programs, schedules, and workflow to meet production requirements.
• Build, develop, and supervise staff according to plans.
• Create and enforce weekly production schedules.
• Implement and adhere to business and production plans and budgets.
• Work in close partnership with the Welding Engineer.
• Perform other work-related functions as deemed necessary by the immediate supervisor.
• Be able to perform all functions of direct reports' jobs, including technical skills.

Requirements

• 2 year technical college or equivalent work experience required.
• Minimum of 4 years supervisory experience in a manufacturing/production weld shop environment.
• Proficiency in Hot Wire Gas Tungsten Arc Welding, Submerged Arc Welding, Pulse Gas Metal Arc Welding, and Shielded Metal Arc Welding.
• Knowledgeable in following work and process instructions.
• Ability to interpret and implement Welding Procedures and Engineering Drawings.
• Experience with shop floor scheduling.
• CWI certification preferred but not required.
• Working knowledge of QA, ISO9001, API, ANSI, ASME standards.
• Experience with valve manufacturing preferred.
• Ability to quickly learn programming of welding automation equipment.
• Experience in optimizing welding variables for maximum weld quality and production throughput.
• Ability to troubleshoot Arc welding processes and production workflow.
• Hands-on ability to direct and train production employees.
• Ability to promote and lead continuous improvement.
• Must be self-directed with excellent initiative and organizational skills.
• Strong ability to handle multiple demands with urgency and energy.
• Computer literate with knowledge of Microsoft Word, Excel, and ERP systems.
• Good written and verbal communication skills; bilingual (English/Spanish) desired.

Additional Information

• Location: Houston, TX (On-Site)