Welding Shop Supervisor at Knight’s Companies Inc. in Jedburg

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Welding Shop Supervisor to lead our welding and fabrication operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a dynamic team, ensure the highest standards of safety and quality, and contribute to the successful design, fabrication, and repair of structural components. If you are a skilled leader with technical expertise in welding and fabrication, we invite you to join our team and help drive excellence across our projects.

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welding and fabrication personnel.
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure projects are completed on schedule.
• Train, mentor, and support the development of welding team members.
• Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
• Perform and oversee welding using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Core), and GTAW (TIG) processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and weld symbols.
• Conduct quality inspections to ensure work meets company and customer standards.
• Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, and safe operation of shop equipment and tools
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of prior supervisory or lead experience in a welding or fabrication environment.
• Minimum 4 years of experience in welding, manufacturing, or related fields.
• Working knowledge and certification in Stick and MIG welding; proficiency in Flux-Cored and TIG welding.
• Knowledge of various steel materials used in fabrication.
• Proficient in welding, fabrication, and precision alignment techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
• Basic computer skills are required.
• Demonstrated knowledge of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and American Weld Society (ASW) weld symbols
• Effective communication and coaching skills to work with individuals from all levels of the organization.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
• Knowledge of crane rigging and proper hand signaling.
• Demonstrates strong integrity and reliability to independently handle critical tasks such as plant repair, setup, or dismantling.
• Previous experience managing purchase order requests, securing material quotes, and preparing accurate job quotes.
• Valid Driver’s License in state of residence.
• Must be able to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times.
• Ability to travel up to 50%.

• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 75+ lbs. occasionally with assistance.
• Prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in various physical positions.
• Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust).
• Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as required.
• Manual dexterity to operate tools, precision instruments, and industrial equipment.
• Ability to operate and safely maneuver forklifts, cranes, boom lifts, and other mobile equipment.