Welding supervisor

Now Hiring: 2nd Shift Welding Supervisor (Working Manager)

We build high-precision assembly systems and aerospace tooling. We are seeking a working manager for our 2nd Shift Fab and Form Department in Santa Ana, CA 92705. You will direct shop personnel and step in to complete critical hands-on welds when needed.

Pay and Shift Pay is $37.00 to $40.00 per hour ($76,960 to $83,200 annually). Onboarding and initial training start on 1st Shift at 5:00 AM before transitioning to 2nd Shift. Overtime and weekends may be required.

Responsibilities Direct daily 2nd shift operations, assign tasks, mentor team members, and deliver shift updates. Perform hands-on MIG, TIG, or Flux welding, component repairs, and fixture revisions. Supervise and assist in fabricating fixtures, jigs, gauges, and high-precision tooling. Read complex blueprints, maintain tight tolerances on steel, aluminum, and Invar 36, and improve shop workflows.

Requirements Requires 5 or more years of hands-on welding experience plus 3 or more years of supervisory experience in a fast-paced shop. Must be proficient in MIG, TIG, and Flux welding with steel, aluminum, and Invar 36. High school diploma or GED required along with a 1-year technical welding certificate. Must be a U.S. Person per ITAR regulations and eligible to obtain and maintain a DoD Secret Security Clearance.

Benefits Includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability, life and AD&D insurance, paid time off, and 401k matching. Apply today to lead our team.

salary: $76,960 - $83,200 per year
shift: First
work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Supervision & Leadership: Direct daily operations for the 2nd Shift Fab & Form Department, assign work, enforce safety protocols, and mentor team members to achieve departmental metrics.
• Hands-On Welding (Working Manager): Maintain advanced welding capability to step in on the floor as needed, performing MIG, TIG, or Flux welds, component repairs, and fixture adjustments.
• Shift Handover & Operations: Communicate daily schedules, goals, quality issues, and project updates between shifts to ensure seamless handoff and meet customer delivery timelines.
• Tooling & Fabrication: Oversee and assist in fabricating and revising fixtures, jigs, gauges, special tooling, and high-precision assembly equipment.
• Process & Quality Excellence: Interpret complex blueprints and specs, maintain tight tolerances on steel, aluminum, and Invar 36, and partner with management to drive continuous improvement.
• Training & Compliance: Conduct job-specific training, ensure team compliance, and maintain work area standards and equipment maintenance.

The essential functions of this role include:

• wearing steel toe shoes
• manual lifting up to 40lbs
• standing for 12 hours at one time
• working weekends

Skills

• Supervisor/Coach
• Motivating
• Operations
• Tig
• Mig
• Influencing
• Managing
• Supervising
• Leading

Qualifications

• Years of experience: 5 years
• Experience level: Experienced

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Randstad offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

This posting is open for thirty (30) days.

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