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Pay: $32.00 - $37.00 per hour
Job description:
Company in Catoosa seeking an experienced Bilingual Welding Supervisor to lead operations in their pipe shop. The ideal candidate will bring strong hands-on experience welding carbon steel pipe and a solid background in pipe fitting and welding (TIG, MIG, Flux Core – both in-position and on roll-outs). This is a leadership role with limited time under the hood, but you will be expected to assist or correct welds as needed.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise and coordinate daily welding operations in the pipe shop.
- Delegate tasks effectively to welding crews, ensuring safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.
- Review welds for quality and compliance; step in to correct or guide on proper technique if necessary.
- Communicate with foremen, project managers, and other departments to ensure workflow and deadlines are maintained.
- Train and mentor welders and pipe fitters, reinforcing best practices.
- Ensure compliance with all company safety protocols and industry standards.
- May be asked to demonstrate welding capabilities or discuss techniques during the interview process.
Qualifications:
- Minimum 3 years of experience as a Welding Supervisor in a pipe fabrication environment.
- Previous hands-on experience as a Pipe Fitter Welder using TIG, MIG, and Flux Core processes.
- Strong knowledge of welding carbon steel pipe in various positions and on roll-outs.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, welding procedures, and isometric drawings.
- Capable of assessing and ensuring high-quality welds and fit-up.
- Comfortable working in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) strongly due to team dynamics.
- Must be available for mandatory overtime (Monday – Saturday schedule).
Compensation & Schedule:
- $32 – $37/hour based on experience.
- Hourly role with mandatory overtime.
- Monday – Saturday workweek.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance