Welding Supervisor

Madden Industrial Craftsmen is seeking to fill a Welding Supervisor role for our client, a leading manufacturer of high-quality medical devices. This position carries overall responsibility for a team of 30+ TIG, MIG, and Spot Welders and assistants across two shifts and reports directly to the Production Manager. This is a direct hire opportunity.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide top-level leadership for both shifts of welding operations

• Prioritize and direct workflow within the welding department to support interdependent departments

• Promote individual productivity and drive the welding team to meet department goals

• Ensure quality checks are completed and report non-conformances to maintain quality standards

• Ensure production transaction accuracy within the ERP system

• Collaborate with the Production Manager and other Supervisors to optimize overall production output

• Evaluate and develop welding skills and cross-training opportunities across both shifts

• Develop and document departmental best practices and standard operating procedures

• Qualifications:

• 5+ years of welding leadership experience supervising a team of 10 or more welders

• Ability to read and comprehend engineering drawings, prints, weld callouts, job travelers, and work instructions

• Exceptional interpersonal and written communication skills

• Demonstrated ability to lead and motivate an experienced team to meet and exceed performance expectations

• Passion for production output, continuous improvement, planning, organization, and operational efficiency

• Strong welding skills sufficient to support the development and training of welders

• Experience with or aptitude for working with ERP systems for production transactions

• Proficient in basic computer skills and basic math, including geometry, fractions, and decimals

Pay:

$40-$50/hr DOE

Schedule:

Monday - Friday, 6:00 AM - 3:30 PM + overtime

Benefits:

• 401(k) retirement plan with a high employer percentage match

• Paid vacation and sick time

• Medical and Dental Insurance Options, including HSA with employer contribution

• Flexible Spending Account (pre-tax savings for medical and childcare)

• Educational Assistance Programs for employees and dependent children

• Excellent working conditions in an exceptionally clean and modern facility

• Newer, clean factory setting with modern breakrooms and restrooms

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• 401(k) matching

• Dental insurance

• Employee assistance program

• Flexible spending account

• Health insurance

• Health savings account

• Life insurance

• Paid time off

• Parental leave

• Professional development assistance

• Retirement plan

• Vision insurance

Experience:

• Welding: 5 years (Preferred)

• Supervisor: 5 years (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Vancouver, WA 98661 (Required)

Work Location: In person