Welding Supervisor

The Boring Company • Bastrop, TX

389d

About The Position

The Welding Supervisor will oversee the day shift weld team, focusing on ramping up production of proprietary Tunnel Boring Machines. This role involves managing welding assembly and fabrication processes, ensuring quality control, and mentoring junior welders while maintaining safety standards.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalency certificate
• 5+ years of professional experience welding steel
• 5+ years of experience with any of the following: tank fabrication, elevated steel structure fabrication, elevated work, sheet metal work
• 3+ years of experience in a leadership role

Nice To Haves

• Experience managing more than 10 employees
• Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, weld callouts and specifications
• Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts
• Experience in machining and fabrication proficiencies
• Vertical mill, holding tight tolerances and correct material setups
• Lathe, holding tight tolerances and correct material setups
• Various power tools such as drills, saws, and pneumatic die grinders, etc.
• Utilize proper tools for precision measuring
• Basic knowledge of inherent non-destructive evaluation (NDE) inspection methods and criteria including penetrant, visual, and x-ray testing
• Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)

Responsibilities

• Welding assembly and fabrication on large scale structures and assemblies
• Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the tunnel boring machine
• Control of production weld quality
• Application of welding codes and standards
• Personnel management and supervision, including mentorship of junior welders
• Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner
• Setup of safety equipment and work platforms at elevation
• Driving of general shop equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)
• Effectively communicate with management/supervisors and engineering staff
• Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process
• Responsible for planning and scheduling work, assigning work, and assessing completed work
• Monitor and approve employee time keeping records
• Communicate how successful performance will be measured and provide collaborative direction to team members; recommend performance standards and ratings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Heavy and Civil Engineering Construction
• Education Level: High school or GED