Welding Supervisor
The Boring Company
People & HR, Operations
Bastrop, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 28, 2025
Welding Supervisor
Bastrop, TX
PRODUCTION, Fabrication
In office
Full-time
We are looking for a Welding Supervisor to oversee our day shift weld team and ramp up production of our proprietary Tunnel Boring Machines!
Responsibilities
- Welding assembly and fabrication on large scale structures and assemblies
- Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the tunnel boring machine
- Control of production weld quality
- Application of welding codes and standards
- Personnel management and supervision, including mentorship of junior welders
- Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner
- Setup of safety equipment and work platforms at elevation
- Driving of general shop equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
- Effectively communicate with management/supervisors and engineering staff
- Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process
- Responsible for planning and scheduling work, assigning work, and assessing completed work
- Monitor and approve employee time keeping records
- Communicate how successful performance will be measured and provide collaborative direction to team members; recommend performance standards and ratings
Basic Qualifications
- High school diploma or equivalency certificate
- 5+ years of professional experience welding steel
- 5+ years of experience with any of the following: tank fabrication, elevated steel structure fabrication, elevated work, sheet metal work
- 3+ years of experience in a leadership role
Preferred Skills and Experience
- Experience managing more than 10 employees
- Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, weld callouts and specifications
- Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts
- Experience in machining and fabrication proficiencies
- Vertical mill, holding tight tolerances and correct material setups
- Lathe, holding tight tolerances and correct material setups
- Various power tools such as drills, saws, and pneumatic die grinders, etc.
- Utilize proper tools for precision measuring
- Basic knowledge of inherent non-destructive evaluation (NDE) inspection methods and criteria including penetrant, visual, and x-ray testing
- Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)
Additional Requirements
- Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted
- Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.
- Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.
- Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed.
- Ability to work outdoors in heavy construction areas.
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