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STS Technical Services is hiring a Weld Supervisor in West Point, Mississippi.

This role leads a team of welders supporting defense and commercial manufacturing programs, with responsibility for daily production, workforce planning, weld quality, safety and schedule performance.

The ideal candidate brings strong hands-on welding experience, proven supervisory leadership and a working knowledge of AWS D1.1, weld procedure specifications and production requirements in a regulated manufacturing environment.

Position Overview

The Weld Supervisor will oversee daily welding operations while providing technical guidance, monitoring production performance and ensuring work is completed in accordance with engineering drawings, weld procedures and quality standards.

This position also supports first-article and in-process inspection activities, welder development, production tracking and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Responsibilities Supervise welders performing MIG welding

Supervise TIG welding operations

Oversee stick and flux-core welding activities as required

Support defense and commercial production programs

Coordinate material staging to maintain production flow

Ensure required tooling, fixtures and jigs are available

Verify welding operations meet engineering drawing requirements

Interpret and enforce weld symbols

Ensure compliance with weld procedure specifications

Support compliance with

AWS D1.1

requirements

Support applicable NAVSEA welding standards

Monitor weld preparation and fit-up

Monitor in-process weld quality

Review post-weld grinding and cleaning

Support visual inspection of completed welds

Ensure completed parts meet requirements before moving downstream

Review blueprints before job start

Review work orders and technical data packages

Communicate job requirements to the welding team

Track material availability

Report material shortages to Production Planning

Enforce safe work practices

Monitor PPE compliance

Maintain housekeeping standards

Participate in safety audits

Support incident investigations as needed

Inspect completed weldments against blueprint tolerances

Verify work against quality acceptance criteria

Document nonconformances

Initiate corrective actions when required

Monitor production pace

Adjust staffing, overtime or work sequencing as needed

Support daily and weekly production targets

Train and mentor welders

Evaluate employee performance

Conduct performance discussions

Recommend corrective actions when appropriate

Support welder qualification activities

Support welder recertification activities

Record production data in the MES system

Record labor hours and job status accurately and on time

Perform other duties as assigned Qualifications High school diploma or GED

Minimum of five years of welding experience

Minimum of three years of supervisory or lead experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment

Working knowledge of

AWS D1.1

Structural Welding Code

Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate a production team

Ability to hold team members accountable for safety, quality and schedule performance

Strong verbal communication skills

Strong written communication skills

Ability to clearly communicate technical instructions to production personnel

Ability to report production status to management

Ability to pass a hands-on weld test as a condition of employment

Must provide a personal welding hood and gloves

Must qualify as a U.S. Person as defined by 22 CFR §120.62 due to ITAR-controlled information requirements Preferred Qualifications AWS welder certification

ASME welder certification

Equivalent hands-on welding experience in place of certification

Experience in an ISO 9001-certified manufacturing environment

Experience in an AS9100-certified manufacturing environment

NAVSEA welding experience

Naval or military fabrication experience

Experience using a Manufacturing Execution System

Experience with similar production tracking software Physical Requirements Ability to lift up to 50 pounds regularly

Ability to work in extreme temperature conditions

Ability to stand for extended periods

Ability to squat and kneel

Ability to push and pull for extended periods About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading aerospace, manufacturing, defense and industrial organizations across the United States. We connect skilled professionals with career opportunities where their experience can make an immediate impact.

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If you have extensive welding experience and a proven background leading production teams in manufacturing or fabrication environments, apply today to join STS Technical Services as a Weld Supervisor in West Point, Mississippi.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer, including disability and veteran status.

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