Welding Manager

Job Highlights

Company Profile

Arcosa provides infrastructure-related products and solutions with leading brands serving engineered structures, construction, and transportation markets.

Job Profile

The company is recruiting a Welding Manager to join its team.

Education Level

• Bachelor’s Degree or Associate’s Degree

Work Experience

• 5 years of experience in heavy fabrication without formal education or 2 years of experience with an associate’s degree in welding or bachelor’s degree in welding engineering
• Advanced knowledge of FCAW, SAW, and GMAW welding processes with hands-on proficiency
• Working knowledge of the AWS D1.1 procedure and performance qualification

License/Certification

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or capable of achieving within one year

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist with the management of the New Welder Mentor Program
• Certify welders and welding operators as needed
• Complete welding equipment verifications
• Create welding performance reports
• Document test results and maintain testing and training records
• Enhance and develop the plant welding program with direction from the Senior Manager of Welding Engineering
• Evaluate, propose, and implement welding process improvements to increase welding efficiency and quality
• Investigate the root cause of weld defects and develop solutions to avoid them
• Maintain welding school equipment in good working condition
• May assist in production welding, as needed
• Participate in internal welding audits
• Provide technical assistance on welding during customer and third-party audits
• Read, interpret, and serve as a subject matter expert on welding procedures
• Supervise the weld school and participants
• Supervise weld technicians
• Train, instruct, and qualify welders of various skill levels
• Troubleshoot FCAW and SAW equipment issues and weld defect issues
• Troubleshoot routine welding techniques and equipment issues
• All other duties as assigned or needed

Skills/Knowledge/Abilities

• A high degree of dependability, maturity, and strong leadership characteristics, as demonstrated through previous professional work experience
• Capable trainer in classroom and production (hands-on) environments
• Exceptional coaching and influencing skills
• Moderate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Moderate written and oral communication skills
• Proficient in using various visual weld inspection tools
• Regular and predictable attendance, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team toward achieving a common goal

Work Environment

• May require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays
• Work environment includes the plant, warehouse, production, and non-production areas, and the plant grounds.

Benefits/Perks

• 401(k) w/Company Match
• Company Paid Life and AD&D Insurance
• Critical Illness
• Dental and Vision
• Employee Assistance Program
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Health and Pharmacy
• Short-Term Disability
• Voluntary Life and AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability

Employer’s Statement

Arcosa is an Equal Opportunity Employer.