Welding Supervisor

About Lawrence Equipment, Inc.

Lawrence Equipment is an innovator in the manufacturing of state-of-the-art equipment for the flatbread and snack food industries. Since 1976, we have been dedicated to continuous improvement and excellence, holding numerous patents that reflect our commitment to quality and innovation.

About the role

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead and manage our welding team. This individual will be responsible for ensuring that all welding activities are performed in compliance with company standards, safety protocols, and project deadlines. The Welding Supervisor will oversee production welds for the construction of bakery machinery, maintaining high levels of quality and efficiency.

What you'll do

• Supervise the welding team: Lead, train, and mentor welders in TIG (primarily), MIG, Robotic, and laser welding techniques, ensuring that all welding work meets or exceeds quality and production schedule standards.
• Ensure adherence to safety protocols: Maintain a safe working environment, enforce safety regulations, and conduct regular inspections of equipment and workspaces.
• Quality Control: Inspect completed welds for quality and precision, ensuring compliance with industry standards, blueprints, and specifications for bakery machinery.
• Project Management: Collaborate with the production and engineering teams to ensure timely completion of welding tasks in line with project deadlines.
• Troubleshooting: Identify and resolve welding issues, making necessary adjustments to techniques, tools, or materials to maintain quality.
• Documentation: Maintain records of welding procedures, work progress, and quality inspections.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement solutions to enhance productivity and reduce waste.

Qualifications

• Experience: Minimum of 7 years of welding experience, including 2+ years in a supervisory role. Experience in manufacturing, particularly with food or bakery equipment, is a plus.
• Technical Skills: Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding, laser beam welding, reading blueprints, and welding symbols. Experience with stainless steel and other metals commonly used in machinery manufacturing.
• Certifications: Welding certifications (AWS, CWB, or equivalent) preferred.
• Leadership: Proven leadership skills with the ability to motivate and manage a team, provide constructive feedback, and improve performance.
• Attention to Detail: Strong focus on quality control and the ability to detect and correct welding defects.
• Problem Solving: Ability to quickly diagnose welding-related issues and implement effective solutions.

Benefits:

401(k)
401(k) matching
Dental insurance
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance

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