Welding Supervisor @ Aerotek

Job Title: Production Supervisor WeldingSalary $70,000 to $90,000 Annual Salary Job DescriptionThe Production Supervisor Welding leads daily welding operations to support scheduled production, quality objectives, and customer delivery requirements. This role oversees welders and welding support personnel, ensures strict adherence to welding procedures and customer specifications, and drives continuous improvement in safety, quality, productivity, and cost across a welding and fabrication manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise MIG, TIG, and structural welding operations to meet production and quality targets.
• Coordinate labor assignments and staffing levels to align with production schedules and capacity requirements.
• Ensure full compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), work instructions, and customer requirements.
• Monitor weld quality and collaborate closely with Quality and Engineering teams on defect reduction and process improvement initiatives.
• Support welder qualification, training, and certification activities, including skills development and ongoing coaching.
• Drive productivity improvements, cycle-time reductions, and throughput enhancements within welding and fabrication operations.
• Investigate welding nonconformances, determine root causes, and implement effective corrective and preventive actions.
• Ensure welding consumables, fixtures, tooling, and equipment are properly maintained, calibrated, and readily available for production.
• Support new product introductions, prototype builds, and production readiness reviews to ensure smooth transition into manufacturing.
• Promote and enforce safe welding practices and compliance with all environmental, health, and safety requirements.
• Interpret and work from fabrication drawings and blueprints to guide welding and fabrication activities.
• Coordinate with other manufacturing areas such as machining, sheet metal fabrication, and assembly to support overall production flow.
• Lead continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives focused on safety, quality, delivery, and cost.
• Provide clear direction, feedback, and support to welding personnel, fostering a collaborative and high-performance team environment.
• Assist as needed in various departments and duties to support overall manufacturing objectives.

Essential Skills

• Minimum five (5) years of experience in a welding and fabrication manufacturing environment.
• Experience supervising employees in welding, machining, sheet metal fabrication, assembly, or related manufacturing operations.
• Hands-on experience with MIG and TIG welding operations, including stainless steel and structural weldments.
• Ability to operate a TIG welder for extended periods, including up to 10 hours per day as needed.
• At least 2+ years of experience with TIG welding and machine maintenance and operation.
• Proficiency in blueprint reading, including at least 2 years of experience interpreting fabrication drawings.
• Experience with sheet metal fabrication and structural weldments in a production setting.
• Understanding of weld inspection requirements and welding terminology.
• Knowledge of AWS standards and welding terminology.
• Ability to use measuring tools and calipers accurately to verify dimensions and tolerances.
• High school diploma or GED.
• Ability to handle the physical nature of the job, including standing, lifting, and working in a production environment.
• Strong attention and care to prevent injury to self and others when performing work.
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment and support various duties and departments as needed.
• Experience supporting high-mix, low-volume manufacturing environments.

Additional Skills & Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Welding Technology, Manufacturing, or a related field is preferred.
• Experience working within ISO 9001 or comparable quality management systems is preferred.
• Demonstrated experience leading continuous improvement and operational excellence initiatives.
• Experience in a manufacturing or warehouse environment is preferred but not required.
• Familiarity with welding procedure specifications (WPS) and related documentation.
• Strong problem-solving skills for investigating nonconformances and implementing corrective actions.
• Ability to coordinate training and certification activities for welding personnel.
• Effective communication skills to collaborate with Quality, Engineering, and other operational teams.
• Organizational skills to manage labor assignments, equipment, and consumables efficiently.

Why Work Here? You join a company that invests in its people through comprehensive benefits, career growth, and a healthy culture. The standard medical insurance plan is fully paid by the company, and you have access to a 401(k) program to support your long-term financial goals. You start accruing three weeks of paid time off immediately upon becoming a full-time employee and enjoy 11 paid holidays, including Juneteenth and Cinco de Mayo. The culture is described as healthy and supportive, with a track record of promoting contractors into leadership roles, demonstrating a genuine commitment to internal advancement.

The organization offers competitive compensation and is willing to pay to attract and retain quality talent, creating an environment where your skills and contributions are valued. Work EnvironmentThe work environment is clean, well-lit, and temperature-controlled, providing a comfortable and organized setting for welding and fabrication operations. The standard schedule runs from 6:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., Monday through Friday, with some Saturday work and weekly overtime as necessary to meet production demands. The facility is climate controlled and well maintained, supporting focus and safety on the shop floor.

The organization is willing to train and support skill development and is committed to paying competitively to retain and attract quality talent. Dress and personal protective equipment are consistent with a professional manufacturing and welding environment, emphasizing safety, cleanliness, and readiness for hands-on production work.

Job Type & LocationThis is a Contract to Hire position based out of Flowery Branch, GA.

Pay and BenefitsThe pay range for this position is $33.00 - $43.00/hr. Individual compensation offered for this position within this range will depend on many factors, including qualifications, skills, relevant experience, job knowledge, geographic location, internal equity, and other pertinent job-related factors. Eligibility requirements apply to some benefits and may depend on your job classification and length of employment. Benefits are subject to change and may be subject to specific elections, plan, or program terms. If eligible, the benefits available for this temporary role may include the following:

Medical, dental & vision

Critical Illness, Accident, and Hospital

401(k) Retirement Plan Pre-tax and Roth post-tax contributions available

Life Insurance (Voluntary Life & AD&D for the employee and dependents)

Short and long-term disability

Health Spending Account (HSA)

Transportation benefits

Employee Assistance Program

Time Off/Leave (PTO, Vacation or Sick Leave)

Application DeadlineThis position is anticipated to close on Nov 20, 2026.

Workplace TypeThis is a fully onsite position in Flowery Branch,GA.

About Aerotek

Aerotek® Inc. provides staffing and services solutions in manufacturing, logistics, construction, aviation, facilities and maintenance. We provide the expertise, solutions and people required to rise to the challenges of North American industry. Headquartered in Hanover, Md., Aerotek operates a unified network of over 200 offices across North America, supporting more than 18,000 clients each year. Aerotek is an Allegis Group company, the global leader in workforce and business solutions. To learn more, visit: Aerotek.com | 1-888-AEROTEK.

Aerotek offers weekly pay, employee benefits including medical, dental & vision, life insurance, health advocacy and employee assistance programs, a 401(k) plan, and employee discounts.

The company is an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regards to race, sex, age, color, religion, national origin, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information or any characteristic protected by law.

San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance, for all positions located in the city and county of San Francisco, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.

Massachusetts Lie Detector

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Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI)

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