Welding Shop Supervisor

Job Description

Job Description

Since 1969, Knight's Companies has grown from a single septic tank pumping truck into a trusted, family-owned leader in construction and manufacturing services. Built on quality, integrity, and customer service, Knight's Companies is committed to excellence across its Redi-Mix, Precast, Trucking, and Pumping operations. 

We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Welding Shop Supervisor to lead our welding and fabrication operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a dynamic team, ensure the highest standards of safety and quality, and contribute to the successful design, fabrication, and repair of structural components. If you are a skilled leader with technical expertise in welding and fabrication, we invite you to join our team and help drive excellence across our projects. 

What You'll Do:

• Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welding and fabrication personnel.

• Assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure projects are completed on schedule.

• Train, mentor, and support the development of welding team members.

• Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.

• Perform and oversee welding using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Core), and GTAW (TIG) processes.

• Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and weld symbols.

• Conduct quality inspections to ensure work meets company and customer standards.

• Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, and safe operation of shop equipment and tools

• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.

What You Need to Be Successful:

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• Minimum of 2 to 4 years of prior supervisory or lead experience in a welding or fabrication environment.

• Minimum 4 years of experience in welding, manufacturing, or related fields.

• Working knowledge and certification in Stick and MIG welding; proficiency in Flux-Cored and TIG welding.

• Knowledge of various steel materials used in fabrication.

• Proficient in welding, fabrication, and precision alignment techniques.

• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.

• Basic computer skills are required.

• Demonstrated knowledge of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and American Weld Society (ASW) weld symbols

• Effective communication and coaching skills to work with individuals from all levels of the organization.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.

• Knowledge of crane rigging and proper hand signaling.
• Demonstrates strong integrity and reliability to independently handle critical tasks such as plant repair, setup, or dismantling.
• Previous experience managing purchase order requests, securing material quotes, and preparing accurate job quotes.

• Valid Driver's License in state of residence.

• Must be able to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times.

• Ability to travel up to 50%.

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What We Offer:

• Competitive pay
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• 401(k) with Company Match
• Short-Term Disability (STD)
• Long-Term Disability (LTD)
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Voluntary insurance programs including Life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident and Pet Insurance.

Interested in opportunities in other Knight's Companies locations?

We're hiring across our other markets:

• Lowcountry:  Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
• Midlands:  Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
• South: Aiken/Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah

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