Welding Production Supervisor - MIG / TIG / Robotic Welding

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Production Supervisor – Welding Operations (MIG / TIG / Robotic)
Location: McCook, IL 60525 (On-site)
Compensation: $70,000 – $80,000 annually (based on experience)

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Production Supervisor to lead daily manufacturing operations with primary oversight of the Weld Department , including MIG, TIG, and robotic welding processes. Reporting to the Production Manager, this role is responsible for ensuring production targets, quality standards, safety compliance, and on-time delivery are consistently met.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on welding knowledge combined with proven leadership in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, along with a track record of improving efficiency, reducing scrap, and developing production teams.

Key Responsibilities

Production & Workflow Management

• Supervise daily production activities across weld booths, robotic cells, and downstream operations
• Ensure production schedules are met and resolve bottlenecks in coordination with Planning, Quality, and Maintenance teams
• Balance labor allocation to optimize throughput and efficiency
• Track and report KPIs, including output, efficiency, scrap/rework, and on-time delivery

Welding Operations Oversight

• Oversee MIG, TIG, and robotic welding processes and ensure optimal performance
• Support weld troubleshooting, setup, and corrective actions
• Improve arc-on time, reduce rework, and optimize weld cell utilization
• Partner with Quality and CWI personnel to maintain weld integrity standards

Quality & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to AWS, ASME, ISO, and internal quality standards
• Support first-article inspections and in-process quality checks
• Lead corrective actions for non-conformance and maintain production documentation

Safety Leadership

• Enforce OSHA and company safety policies across welding operations
• Ensure proper PPE usage and safe welding practices
• Monitor ventilation and fume extraction systems
• Conduct safety meetings and proactively address hazards

Team Leadership & Development

• Supervise, coach, and develop welders and production staff
• Manage scheduling, attendance, overtime, and staffing levels
• Support hiring, onboarding, and training initiatives
• Conduct performance reviews and foster accountability and teamwork

Continuous Improvement

• Lead Lean Manufacturing initiatives, including 5S and waste reduction
• Analyze KPIs to improve productivity and reduce scrap
• Support cross-training and workforce flexibility
• Recommend process and equipment improvements

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required
• 5+ years of manufacturing experience with significant welding exposure
• 2+ years of supervisory experience in a production/manufacturing environment
• Strong working knowledge of MIG, TIG, and robotic welding processes
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and weld symbols
• Experience working in a production-driven environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Technical or trade school education
• Experience in high-mix or high-volume manufacturing
• Knowledge of WPS/PQR documentation
• Familiarity with ERP systems and production reporting tools
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• PTO (Paid Time Off)
• Short-Term Disability
• 401(k) with company match
• AFLAC supplemental benefits

About the Company

Our client is a well-established Chicago-area manufacturer with over 60 years of industry experience, specializing in engineered specialty products for commercial building systems. The company focuses on solutions for noise and vibration control, movement compensation, and piping system protection, serving both national and international markets.

Ideal Background

Candidates typically come from:

• Metal fabrication shops
• OEM manufacturing environments
• Industrial welding or machine fabrication operations
• Mechanical component or industrial equipment manufacturing