About this role
Weld Shop Manager
Albion, Michigan, United States
Pay: 70,000.00 - 80,000.00 per year
Why This Is a Great Opportunity
- Join a growing manufacturer supporting innovative infrastructure and renewable energy projects.
- Lead a skilled welding team while remaining hands-on in fabrication and quality.
- Make a direct impact on production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement.
- Work closely with engineering and manufacturing to drive operational excellence.
- Enjoy a stable leadership opportunity with room to grow as the company continues to expand.
Location
Albion, Michigan – This is a full-time, on-site leadership role where you'll work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams in a collaborative manufacturing environment.
Note: Applicants must have a current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, 3+ years of hands-on welding and metal fabrication experience, and at least 1 year of experience supervising a weld shop or welding team.
About Us
We are a growing engineering and manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality fabricated products that support critical infrastructure and renewable energy markets. Our team values craftsmanship, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while providing employees the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Confidential Employer.
Job Description
- Lead daily weld shop operations, workflow, and production scheduling.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop welders and fabrication personnel.
- Inspect welds and fabricated components to ensure quality and code compliance.
- Review fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications.
- Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes, inspection requirements, and quality standards.
- Troubleshoot welding, fabrication, and production challenges to minimize downtime.
- Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet manufacturing goals.
- Monitor productivity, scrap, rework, equipment performance, and safety initiatives.
- Maintain inspection documentation and quality records.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the weld shop.
Qualifications
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Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required.
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3+ years of hands-on welding and metal fabrication experience.
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1+ year supervising a weld shop or welding team.
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Strong knowledge of welding codes, inspection standards, and quality requirements.
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Ability to read fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and specifications.
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Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.
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SolidWorks experience or the ability to review SolidWorks drawings preferred.
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Experience in structural steel, metal fabrication, manufacturing, or solar-related products preferred.
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Why You Will Love Working Here
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You'll have the opportunity to lead an experienced team while staying engaged in technical, hands-on work. We foster a collaborative environment where leadership is valued, continuous improvement is encouraged, and every employee plays an important role in the company's continued growth and success.
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JPC-1568
Benefits
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance