Manufacturing, Rail Transportation Equipment, Industrial Equipment

Welder Supervisor - FabLogix

Duncan, SCOnsiteFull TimePosted 3 days ago

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Required skills

fabrication
welding operations
ASME codes
customer specifications
WPSs
PQRs
safety standards
quality standards
production goals
GTAW

Nice to have

CWI
automatic welding
robotic welding
mobile equipment operation
team development
performance metrics

Role summary

Seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead shop welding operations for fabricated pipe spools in Duncan, SC. Responsibilities include ensuring all welding activities meet ASME codes, customer specifications, and company safety/quality standards. The role requires strong hands-on welding knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to drive production while maintaining a safe work environment. Key duties involve supervising welding personnel, ensuring compliance, coordinating with teams, conducting safety talks, interpreting drawings, managing productivity, tracking metrics, and overseeing equipment and documentation.

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Job Title: Welding Supervisor

Location: Duncan, SC

Schedule: 1st Shift

Employment Type: Full Time

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead shop welding operations for

fabricated pipe spools. This role is responsible for ensuring all welding activities meet ASME codes, customer specifications, and company safety and quality standards. The ideal candidate has strong hands-on welding knowledge, leadership experience, and the ability to drive production while maintaining a safe work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Supervise and lead welding personnel to meet quality, safety, and production goals

Ensure compliance with ASME codes, customer specifications, WPSs, and PQRs

Coordinate with fabrication, engineering, and quality teams to support production flow

Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure Safety Task Assessments (STAs) and safety audits are completed

Enforce PPE usage and safety policies at all

Read and interpret isometric and piping drawings; work with Engineering on corrections as needed

Oversee manual and automated welding operations and training

Manage welding productivity targets:

Hand Welder Booths: 60 diameter inches per 8-hour shift

Roto Weld Booth: 160 diameter inches per 8-hour shift

Track and report daily production metrics, including diameter inches, scrap, manpower, and recovery plans

Ensure weld documentation is accurately entered in Odoo at the end of each shift

Coordinate minor maintenance for welding equipment

Manage welding consumables and controlled weld wire issuance

Maintain housekeeping standards in the welding department

Participate in daily production (POD) meetings and report to management

Uphold a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment

Additional Duties

Provide supervisory coverage when needed in absence of another supervisor

Perform periodic weld wire and material verification checks

Required Qualifications

5+ years of fabrication experience

Proven experience supervising welding operations

Strong knowledge of GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, and STT welding processes

Ability to read and interpret isometric and orthographic drawings

Understanding of Radiographic Testing (RT) overlays

Basic computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Odoo or similar systems)

Preferred Qualifications

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)

Experience with automatic or robotic welding

Ability to operate mobile equipment

Team Leadership & Development

Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across

Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics aligned with

Why Join Us

Stable workload with clear production targets

Strong emphasis on safety and quality

Opportunity to lead skilled trades professionals

Competitive pay and benefits

Why Join Kelso Industries?

Join us and be part of a team dedicated to creating efficient, sustainable, and high-performance environments that make a lasting impact across the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors.

Here you will experience:

Growth Opportunities: Develop new skills, take on exciting challenges, and advance your career in meaningful ways.

Company Culture: You’ll thrive in an environment that supports your growth, values your contributions, and makes work fulfilling and enjoyable.

Impact: Your work directly contributes to meaningful outcomes, allowing you to see the difference you make and feel a sense of purpose every day.

Competitive Compensation & Benefits: You’ll be rewarded fairly for your contributions while enjoying perks that enhance your financial security, health, and overall well-being.

Kelso Industries celebrates diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. We do not discriminate in any aspect of employment based on race, color, religion, national origin, ancestry, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, age, veteran status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local employment discrimination laws where Kelso does business

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