Weld Shop Supervisor

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Are you an experienced welding leader who knows how to run an efficient shop floor, inspire a team, and maintain high standards of quality and safety?

We are a premier heavy-vehicle manufacturer in Riverside, CA, seeking a Weld Shop Supervisor to lead our day-to-day structural fabrication operations. In this critical frontline role, you will oversee the assembly and fabrication of heavy-duty transit structures, driving productivity, safety, and operational excellence across our welding department.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Competitive Compensation: $84,000 – $95,000 annual salary.

• Comprehensive Benefits Package: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA/HSA, Life & Disability Insurance, and EAP.

• Financial Growth: 401(k) with company match.

• Generous Time Off: Paid time off (PTO) plus 12 paid company holidays per year.

• Career Advancement: Internal promotion focus with ongoing skills development.

salary: $83,000 - $98,000 per year
shift: First
work hours: 6 AM - 2:30 PM
education: High School

Responsibilities

• Lead daily Weld Shop operations to meet safety, quality, delivery, cost, and productivity goals.

• Translate production schedules into daily operational priorities and staffing plans.

• Set shift expectations, conduct daily huddles, and clearly communicate priorities to team members.

• Maintain a visible shop-floor presence and promptly address production line concerns.

• Ensure necessary equipment, tooling, fixtures, and consumables are ready and properly maintained for daily operations.

People Management & Supervision

• Supervise Weld Leads and Welders for schedule adherence, work efficiency, and quality execution.

• Assign work based on employee qualifications, skillset, and shop capacity.

• Manage attendance, coaching, performance feedback, and corrective actions.

• Build constructive labor relations and resolve shop floor issues fairly and consistently.

• Support hiring, onboarding, and ongoing skills development for new personnel.

Quality, Safety & Compliance

• Enforce Environmental, Health, and Safety (EH&S) policies; hold the authority and responsibility to stop unsafe work.

• Ensure all work complies with engineering drawings, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and internal quality standards.

• Partner closely with Quality and welding inspectors to identify root causes of non-conformances and implement corrective actions.

The essential functions of this role include:

• working in a smoke free environment
• wearing steel toe shoes
• working in a non-temperature controlled environment
• manual lifting up to 50lbs
• working weekends

Skills

• Supervisor/Coach (3 years of experience is required)
• Welding
• Blueprints
• Fabrication
• Tooling
• Metallurgy
• Mig
• Tig

Qualifications

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

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At Randstad, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact View email address on randstadusa.com.

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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