Welding Supervisor (Manufacturing)

The Junior Welding Supervisor supports welding operations in a fabrication or manufacturing setup by assisting in supervising welders, monitoring welding processes, and ensuring basic quality, safety, and productivity standards are followed. This role acts as a link between floor-level execution and mid-level supervision.

Key Focus Areas:

✅ Welding Supervision Support

• • Assist in assigning daily welding tasks to team members

  • Monitor welding progress and basic quality checks during shifts

  • Ensure welders follow WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) and drawings

✅ Process Compliance & Monitoring

• • Support pre-weld and post-weld inspection activities under guidance

  • Check welding joints for surface finish, bead size, and visible defects

  • Ensure availability of welding equipment, electrodes, and shielding gases

✅ Safety & Housekeeping

• • Enforce the use of PPE (welding helmets, gloves, aprons, goggles)

  • Ensure compliance with shop-floor safety and fire prevention rules

  • Promote 5S practices and clean, organized workstations

✅ Team Coordination

• • Coordinate with senior supervisors, fitters, and QA/QC for production flow

  • Record attendance, work completion, and minor downtime issues

  • Report equipment malfunctions or safety incidents immediately

Roles & Responsibilities:

• • Support welding operations and ensure work is performed as per given specifications

  • Track weld progress and report discrepancies or delays to seniors

  • Guide junior welders or helpers and ensure compliance with basic instructions

  • Maintain logs of daily activities and assist with inspection readiness

Qualifications:

• • ITI / Diploma in Welding Technology / Fabrication / Mechanical Engineering

  • 1–3 years of experience in welding operations in a fabrication or manufacturing setup

Key Skills:

• • Basic knowledge of welding processes (SMAW, MIG, TIG, FCAW)

  • Ability to read simple fabrication and welding drawings

  • Familiar with welding tools, PPE, and safety practices

  • Good communication and coordination skills

  • Willingness to learn and grow into a full supervisory role

Preferred (Optional):

• • Exposure to ASME/AWS welding standards

  • Experience in fabrication of structural steel, piping, or pressure vessels

  • Familiarity with WPS, PQR, and welding symbols

Working Conditions:

• • Shop-floor-based role with exposure to welding heat, fumes, and noise

  • PPE mandatory – welding helmet, gloves, safety shoes, apron

  • May involve shift rotation or extended hours during project deadlines