Welding Supervisor
The Boring Company
People & HR, Operations
Bastrop, TX, USA
Posted on Feb 28, 2025
<div><div> <div>We are looking for a Welding Supervisor to oversee our day shift weld team and ramp up production of our proprietary Tunnel Boring Machines!</div> <div><br></div> <h3>Responsibilities</h3> <ul> <li>Welding assembly and fabrication on large scale structures and assemblies</li> <li>Modification, repair, assembly, and installation of the tunnel boring machine</li> <li>Control of production weld quality</li> <li>Application of welding codes and standards</li> <li>Personnel management and supervision, including mentorship of junior welders</li> <li>Handle and dispose of hazardous materials in approved manner</li> <li>Setup of safety equipment and work platforms at elevation</li> <li>Driving of general shop equipment (forklifts, boom lifts, scissor lifts, etc.)</li> <li>Effectively communicate with management/supervisors and engineering staff</li> <li>Assess candidates and provide recommendations in the hiring process</li> <li>Responsible for planning and scheduling work, assigning work, and assessing completed work</li> <li>Monitor and approve employee time keeping records</li> <li>Communicate how successful performance will be measured and provide collaborative direction to team members; recommend performance standards and ratings</li> </ul> <h3>Basic Qualifications</h3> <ul> <li>High school diploma or equivalency certificate</li> <li>5+ years of professional experience welding steel</li> <li>5+ years of experience with any of the following: tank fabrication, elevated steel structure fabrication, elevated work, sheet metal work</li> <li>3+ years of experience in a leadership role</li> </ul> <h3>Preferred Skills and Experience</h3> <ul> <li>Experience managing more than 10 employees</li> <li>Experience reading and interpreting engineering drawings, blueprints, weld callouts and specifications</li> <li>Experience with overhead cranes and forklifts</li> <li>Experience in machining and fabrication proficiencies</li> <li>Vertical mill, holding tight tolerances and correct material setups</li> <li>Lathe, holding tight tolerances and correct material setups</li> <li>Various power tools such as drills, saws, and pneumatic die grinders, etc.</li> <li>Utilize proper tools for precision measuring</li> <li>Basic knowledge of inherent non-destructive evaluation (NDE) inspection methods and criteria including penetrant, visual, and x-ray testing</li> <li>Intermediate skill level using Microsoft Office (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Outlook, OneNote)</li> </ul> <h3>Additional Requirements</h3> <ul> <li>Ability to lift a minimum of 50 lbs. unassisted</li> <li>Ability to stoop, bend, crawl, and maneuver in tight spaces.</li> <li>Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed.</li> <li>Ability to travel for short and extended trips as needed.</li> <li>Ability to work outdoors in heavy construction areas.</li> </ul> </div></div>
The Boring Company is an equal opportunity employer.