Weld Supervisor

## Description

## **Position Summary**

The Weld Supervisor is responsible for leading a team of welders to safely produce high-quality trailers while meeting daily production goals. This position provides hands-on leadership by coaching employees, ensuring quality standards are met, and maintaining a safe, productive work environment.

## **Essential Responsibilities**

• Supervise and lead daily welding operations to meet production schedules.
• Train, coach, and develop welders on safety, quality, and welding techniques.
• Monitor employee performance and hold team members accountable for attendance, productivity, and quality.
• Ensure all welds meet engineering specifications and company quality standards.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and work instructions.
• Assist with welding and fabrication as needed to support production.
• Identify and resolve production, quality, and equipment issues.
• Ensure employees have the tools, materials, and resources needed to perform their work.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies and procedures.
• Work closely with Production, Quality, and Maintenance teams to improve efficiency and achieve production goals.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

## **Core Competencies**

• Leadership & Accountability
• Team Development & Coaching
• Production Planning & Execution
• Quality Assurance
• Safety Leadership
• Communication
• Problem Solving
• Conflict Resolution
• Time Management
• Decision Making

At **Big Tex Trailers**, our Weld Supervisors lead by example. They are hands-on leaders who prioritize safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement while developing high-performing teams that deliver exceptional products to our customers.

## Qualifications

## **Required Qualifications**

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Minimum **5 years of welding experience** in a manufacturing environment.
• Minimum **2 years of leadership or supervisory experience** preferred.
• Strong knowledge of welding processes.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical drawings.
• Strong understanding of welding procedures, metallurgy, and fabrication techniques.
• Experience troubleshooting welding defects and production issues.
• Knowledge of OSHA safety regulations and manufacturing best practices.
• Strong leadership, communication, coaching, and conflict resolution skills.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and manufacturing reporting systems preferred.