Manager of Welding Technology

Virginia Beach, VA, US • Posted 1 day ago • Updated 16 hours ago
Full Time
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Skills

  • Strategic Leadership
  • Process Optimization
  • Training And Development
  • Training
  • Quality Assurance
  • Collaboration
  • Documentation
  • Quality Control
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Continuous Improvement
  • PASS
  • Innovation
  • Operational Excellence
  • Research
  • Succession Planning
  • Knowledge Transfer
  • Leadership
  • Amazon Web Services
  • Inspection
  • Communication
  • Microsoft Office
  • Analytical Skill
  • Conflict Resolution
  • Problem Solving
  • Management
  • Welding

Summary

Position Summary

The Manager of Welding Technology is responsible for the strategic leadership and standardization of welding operations across all ASC facilities. This role ensures best-in-class training, certification, inspection, and process optimization while maintaining compliance with industry standards. The position plays a critical role in advancing welding capabilities, improving quality, and developing workforce expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight
  • Lead the welding technology function across all ASC locations
  • Manage weld trainers, inspectors, and certification/assessment teams
  • Establish workforce plans, goals, and performance expectations

Training & Development
  • Design and implement comprehensive welding training programs
  • Ensure welders are properly trained, qualified, and continuously developed
  • Address skill gaps through structured development initiatives

Inspection & Quality Assurance
  • Oversee the welding inspection program to ensure full operational coverage
  • Collaborate with Quality Control to identify deficiencies and implement improvements
  • Ensure proper documentation and adherence to QC standards

Certification & Compliance
  • Manage welding certification and assessment processes
  • Maintain accurate AWS certification records and ensure regulatory compliance
  • Continuously align certification practices with updated standards

Performance & Continuous Improvement
  • Develop and monitor key welding metrics, including:
    • Certification rates and first-pass success rates
    • Weld quality and defect trends
    • Process effectiveness indicators
  • Drive data-based improvements across all welding operations

Innovation & Operational Excellence
  • Research and implement advanced welding technologies
  • Improve automation, efficiency, and production quality
  • Support succession planning and technical knowledge transfer

Qualifications

Required
  • Associate degree, technical certification, or trade school completion in welding or related field
  • Minimum of 5 years of welding and welding technology experience
  • Certified Welder
  • Proven leadership experience in a technical or skilled-trades environment

Preferred
  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • Experience managing multi-site operations

Skills & Competencies
  • Strong knowledge of AWS codes, welding processes, and inspection standards
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
  • Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally

Additional Information
  • This role supports welding operations across all ASC facilities
  • Travel may be required to support multi-site initiatives
PandoLogic. Keywords: Welder, Location: Virginia Beach, VA - 23454
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  • Dice Id: pandfeed
  • Position Id: 604045497
  • Posted 1 day ago
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