Weld Shop Manager

Pay: $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year Why This Is a Great Opportunity Join a growing manufacturer supporting innovative infrastructure and renewable energy projects. Lead a skilled welding team while remaining hands-on in fabrication and quality. Make a direct impact on production, quality, safety, and continuous improvement. Work closely with engineering and manufacturing to drive operational excellence. Enjoy a stable leadership opportunity with room to grow as the company continues to expand. Location: Albion, Michigan – This is a full-time, on-site leadership role where you'll work closely with production, engineering, and quality teams in a collaborative manufacturing environment. Note: Applicants must have a current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification, 3+ years of hands-on welding and metal fabrication experience, and at least 1 year of experience supervising a weld shop or welding team. About Us We are a growing engineering and manufacturing company committed to delivering high-quality fabricated products that support critical infrastructure and renewable energy markets. Our team values craftsmanship, innovation, collaboration, and continuous improvement while providing employees the opportunity to make a lasting impact. Confidential Employer. Job Description Lead daily weld shop operations, workflow, and production scheduling. Supervise, mentor, and develop welders and fabrication personnel. Inspect welds and fabricated components to ensure quality and code compliance. Review fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and technical specifications. Ensure compliance with applicable welding codes, inspection requirements, and quality standards. Troubleshoot welding, fabrication, and production challenges to minimize downtime. Collaborate with engineering, production, and quality teams to meet manufacturing goals. Monitor productivity, scrap, rework, equipment performance, and safety initiatives. Maintain inspection documentation and quality records. Drive continuous improvement initiatives throughout the weld shop. Qualifications Current Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) certification required. 3+ years of hands-on welding and metal fabrication experience. 1+ year supervising a weld shop or welding team. Strong knowledge of welding codes, inspection standards, and quality requirements. Ability to read fabrication drawings, welding symbols, and specifications. Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills. SolidWorks experience or the ability to review SolidWorks drawings preferred. Experience in structural steel, metal fabrication, manufacturing, or solar-related products preferred. Why You Will Love Working Here You'll have the opportunity to lead an experienced team while staying engaged in technical, hands-on work. We foster a collaborative environment where leadership is valued, continuous improvement is encouraged, and every employee plays an important role in the company's continued growth and success. JPC-1568 Benefits: Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Relocation assistance Retirement plan Vision insurance