Welding Supervisor Jobs
Welding Supervisor jobs are open across manufacturing, construction, oil and gas, and shipbuilding, at every level from lead welder to senior supervisor, with specializations in structural, pipe, and MIG/TIG welding. See the openings below and apply to the ones that match your experience.
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Merchant Metals
Production Supervisor – Welding Experience
Statesville, NC
?? Important Working Environment
This position works in a NON-CLIMATE-CONTROLLED manufacturing environment.
- You will be working indoors and around manufacturing equipment where temperatures can be extremely hot during the summer and cold during the winter. Employees must be comfortable working in these conditions and performing physical work throughout the shift.
- This is a hands-on manufacturing position that requires standing, walking, moving materials, wearing required PPE, and working around production equipment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We currently have openings on our Operations team for Production Supervisor with welding experience.
Work Schedule
Monday - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM (as needed)
About Merchants Metals
Merchants Metals is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fence systems in the nation and has been the contractor’s and architect’s source for quality fencing and accessories for over 60 years. Our complete line of products includes perimeter security solutions for industrial, commercial and residential applications.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and supervise production, welding, and fabrication employees to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
- Ensure daily production schedules and customer commitments are met through effective planning and workforce management.
- Monitor employee performance, attendance, and compliance with company policies; provide coaching and development as needed.
- Oversee product quality, including verification of weld quality, workmanship, and adherence to manufacturing specifications.
- Provide technical support and guidance in MIG and TIG welding processes, troubleshooting issues and coaching employees on best practices.
- Enforce safety policies and conduct routine safety inspections to maintain a safe work environment.
- Manage shift startup and shutdown activities, ensuring equipment readiness and material availability.
- Communicate production results, quality concerns, and operational issues to leadership during shift transitions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process optimization efforts.
- Train, coach, and develop operators, welders, and new employees to improve performance and technical capability.
- Complete production reports, labor documentation, and operational records accurately and timely.
- Coordinate with maintenance to ensure timely repair and reliability of production and welding equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workplace through consistent application of 5S standards.
- Working knowledge of MIG and TIG welding processes, weld quality standards, and fabrication practices with the ability to identify defects, troubleshooting issues, and coach employees on proper welding techniques.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of manufacturing, fabrication, or production experience.
- 1+ years of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing employee performance, safety, quality, and production schedules.
- Working knowledge of MIG and TIG welding processes and weld quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field.
- Experience in welding, metal fabrication, gate manufacturing, or fence products.
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or 5S experience.
- AWS welding certification or formal welding training.
- Experience with ERP systems and production reporting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Leadership, employee coaching, and team development skills.
- Knowledge of production scheduling, workflow management, and labor planning.
- Ability to identify weld defects and support corrective actions.
- Understanding of MIG/TIG welding parameters, material preparation, and fabrication processes.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing safety requirements.
- Ability to lead continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting tools.
Why Join Merchants Metals?
At Merchants Metals, our people are at the center of what we do. Our culture is built around seven core values:
Safety | Integrity | Accountability | Passion | Transparency | Empowerment | Teamwork
We believe employees should have opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career. We invest in our people through training, development, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement.
Benefits: We’ve Got You Covered
Merchants Metals offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and eligible family members
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a strong company match
- Competitive wages
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid holidays
If you are dependable, safety-minded, comfortable working in a physically demanding manufacturing environment, and looking for an opportunity to grow, we want to hear from you.
Merchant Metals
Production Supervisor – Welding Experience
Statesville, NC
?? Important Working Environment
This position works in a NON-CLIMATE-CONTROLLED manufacturing environment.
- You will be working indoors and around manufacturing equipment where temperatures can be extremely hot during the summer and cold during the winter. Employees must be comfortable working in these conditions and performing physical work throughout the shift.
- This is a hands-on manufacturing position that requires standing, walking, moving materials, wearing required PPE, and working around production equipment.
POSITION SUMMARY:
We currently have openings on our Operations team for Production Supervisor with welding experience.
Work Schedule
Monday - Thursday: 6:00 AM - 4:30 PM
Friday: 6:00 AM - 12:00 PM (as needed)
About Merchants Metals
Merchants Metals is one of the largest manufacturers and distributors of fence systems in the nation and has been the contractor’s and architect’s source for quality fencing and accessories for over 60 years. Our complete line of products includes perimeter security solutions for industrial, commercial and residential applications.
What You’ll Do
- Lead and supervise production, welding, and fabrication employees to achieve safety, quality, and productivity goals.
- Ensure daily production schedules and customer commitments are met through effective planning and workforce management.
- Monitor employee performance, attendance, and compliance with company policies; provide coaching and development as needed.
- Oversee product quality, including verification of weld quality, workmanship, and adherence to manufacturing specifications.
- Provide technical support and guidance in MIG and TIG welding processes, troubleshooting issues and coaching employees on best practices.
- Enforce safety policies and conduct routine safety inspections to maintain a safe work environment.
- Manage shift startup and shutdown activities, ensuring equipment readiness and material availability.
- Communicate production results, quality concerns, and operational issues to leadership during shift transitions.
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives, including Lean Manufacturing, 5S, and process optimization efforts.
- Train, coach, and develop operators, welders, and new employees to improve performance and technical capability.
- Complete production reports, labor documentation, and operational records accurately and timely.
- Coordinate with maintenance to ensure timely repair and reliability of production and welding equipment.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient workplace through consistent application of 5S standards.
- Working knowledge of MIG and TIG welding processes, weld quality standards, and fabrication practices with the ability to identify defects, troubleshooting issues, and coach employees on proper welding techniques.
What We’re Looking For
Required Qualifications
- High school diploma or GED.
- 2+ years of manufacturing, fabrication, or production experience.
- 1+ years of supervisory, lead, or team leadership experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Experience managing employee performance, safety, quality, and production schedules.
- Working knowledge of MIG and TIG welding processes and weld quality standards.
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work orders, and manufacturing documentation.
Preferred Qualifications
- Associate degree in Manufacturing, Operations, Industrial Technology, or related field.
- Experience in welding, metal fabrication, gate manufacturing, or fence products.
- Lean Manufacturing, Kaizen, or 5S experience.
- AWS welding certification or formal welding training.
- Experience with ERP systems and production reporting.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
- Leadership, employee coaching, and team development skills.
- Knowledge of production scheduling, workflow management, and labor planning.
- Ability to identify weld defects and support corrective actions.
- Understanding of MIG/TIG welding parameters, material preparation, and fabrication processes.
- Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities.
- Knowledge of OSHA and manufacturing safety requirements.
- Ability to lead continuous improvement and 5S initiatives.
- Effective communication and cross-functional collaboration skills.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office and production reporting tools.
Why Join Merchants Metals?
At Merchants Metals, our people are at the center of what we do. Our culture is built around seven core values:
Safety | Integrity | Accountability | Passion | Transparency | Empowerment | Teamwork
We believe employees should have opportunities to learn, grow, and build a long-term career. We invest in our people through training, development, competitive pay, and opportunities for advancement.
Benefits: We’ve Got You Covered
Merchants Metals offers a comprehensive benefits package designed to support you and your family, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision coverage for employees and eligible family members
- Company-paid Life Insurance, Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Employee Assistance Program and employee discounts
- 401(k) retirement plan with a strong company match
- Competitive wages
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid holidays
If you are dependable, safety-minded, comfortable working in a physically demanding manufacturing environment, and looking for an opportunity to grow, we want to hear from you.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in welding supervisor jobs.
- 5 or more years of hands-on welding experience with demonstrated supervisory responsibility
- AWS Certified Welding Inspector or Supervisor certification preferred or required
- Proficiency reading and interpreting welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings
- Knowledge of welding codes including AWS D1.1, ASME Section IX, or API standards
- Experience managing safety compliance, quality inspections, and weld documentation
- High school diploma or equivalent required, with technical training or associate degree preferred
Tips for Your Welding Supervisor Job Search
Tailor your resume to certifications
Hiring managers scan for AWS certifications, specific weld processes, and codes like D1.1 or API 1104. List every active certification with its number and expiration date so your resume passes automated screening before a human ever reads it.
Quantify your crew oversight experience
Vague claims like 'supervised welders' get passed over. State exactly how many welders you managed, the project type, and production output you were responsible for. Interviewers for supervisor roles care about accountability, not just technical skill.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists welding supervisor openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter openings by weld process specialty
Job titles vary widely: weld foreman, welding lead, fabrication supervisor. Search by the specific process you know best, such as FCAW, SMAW, or orbital welding, to surface roles where your skill set is the core requirement rather than a nice-to-have.
Prepare for a hands-on weld test
Many employers require a practical weld test even for supervisor candidates to verify you can demonstrate what you're coaching. Review the position's listed code requirements and practice the specified joint configuration before your interview day.
Negotiate shift differential and overtime terms
Welding supervisor roles frequently involve rotating shifts or significant overtime, especially in petrochemical and heavy fabrication settings. Clarify the expected schedule and how differential pay is structured before you accept an offer to avoid surprises in your first month.
Welding Supervisor Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most welding supervisors?
McNichols, Atkore, and SpaceX are hiring the most welding supervisors right now, with openings concentrated in Texas, Wisconsin, and Ohio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Demand tends to be highest in heavy manufacturing, shipbuilding, and energy infrastructure projects.
How many welding supervisor jobs are remote?
About 50% of welding supervisor openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote flexibility are quality assurance coordination, welding procedure documentation, and training development for multi-site operations.
How do you become a welding supervisor?
Start by building proficiency in multiple weld processes and earning a recognized certification such as AWS Certified Welder or CWI. Progress into a lead welder role to gain experience coordinating others, then pursue formal supervisor responsibilities. Employers also look for safety training credentials and familiarity with weld quality standards and inspection documentation.
Can you get hired as a welding supervisor with limited supervisory experience?
Yes, some employers will consider strong lead welders who haven't held a formal supervisor title if their technical credentials are solid. Focus your application on any informal leadership you've done, such as training new hires, running a shift, or serving as a point of contact for quality inspections, and frame those experiences clearly on your resume.
What does the welding supervisor interview process look like?
Most employers start with a phone screen focused on your certifications and experience managing welders, followed by an in-person interview with a production or operations manager covering safety practices, conflict resolution, and quality standards. Many add a practical weld test or a review of your documentation processes before extending an offer.
Where can I find and apply to welding supervisor jobs?
You can find and apply to welding supervisor jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your certifications and process experience, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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