Welding Operations Manager

• Direct welding operations across multiple fabrication and manufacturing departments.
• Lead, mentor, and support welders, fitter/fabricators, welding leads, and supervisors.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS) and AWS welding standards.
• Improve first-pass weld acceptance while reducing defects, leaks, and production rework.
• Evaluate existing welding methods and implement process improvements that increase quality, consistency, and efficiency.
• Create and manage welder qualification, onboarding, and ongoing training programs.
• Perform weld inspections and quality audits using visual inspection methods, fillet weld gauges, measuring tools, and related inspection equipment.
• Work with Engineering and Quality teams to identify root causes of weld issues and implement corrective actions.
• Monitor welding equipment, consumables, procedures, and production methods to maintain process control.
• Provide technical expertise for MIG welding (Spray Transfer/GMAW), FCAW, and other welding processes used throughout production.
• Coordinate welding resources to support production schedules and manufacturing demands.
• Promote OSHA compliance, workplace safety, and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Active Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification.
• Experience managing welders, fitter/fabricators, welding supervisors, and multiple fabrication or manufacturing departments.
• Strong knowledge of MIG welding, including Spray Transfer (GMAW), along with FCAW and other welding processes.
• Experience developing and maintaining Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS).
• Proven success improving welding quality, increasing first-pass weld acceptance, and reducing weld failures, leaks, and rework.
• Experience creating and delivering welding training programs.
• Strong background performing weld inspections using AWS standards, fillet weld gauges, weld gauges, calipers, tape measures, and other inspection tools.
• Ability to read engineering drawings, blueprints, weld symbols, and fabrication documents.
• Excellent leadership, communication, coaching, and organizational skills.
• Ability to work effectively with Production, Engineering, Quality, and leadership teams.

• Certified Welding Educator (CWE) certification or previous welding instructor/trainer experience.
• Experience improving welding programs and overall manufacturing quality.
• Background in sheet metal fabrication, heavy fabrication, structural steel, or industrial manufacturing.
• Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, Six Sigma, or other continuous improvement methodologies.

This is an opportunity to lead a critical manufacturing function and make a direct impact on quality, productivity, and employee development. You'll work closely with cross-functional teams, mentor skilled trades professionals, and help build standardized welding processes that support long-term operational success.

If you're a hands-on welding leader with strong technical expertise and a passion for continuous improvement, we'd like to hear from you.