Weld Shop Manager

Trinity Recycling / Thompson Welding, a local family owned company in Gypsum, Colorado has an immediate opening for a Weld Shop Manager. This position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of a welding facility, including managing a team of welders, ensuring quality control, maintaining equipment, assigning projects based on blueprints and specifications, adhering to safety standards, and coordinating with clients to meet production deadlines and project requirements; essentially leading the shop to efficiently produce high-quality welded products while maintaining a safe working environment.
Key Responsibilities:
• Team Management:
• Hire, train, and supervise welding staff, including assigning tasks and monitoring performance.
• Provide ongoing training and development opportunities for welders to maintain skill levels and stay updated on new techniques.
• Address employee concerns and performance issues.

• Production Planning and Scheduling:
• Analyze blueprints and job orders to determine welding processes, materials needed, and production timelines.
• Create and manage production schedules to meet customer deadlines.
• Allocate tasks to welders based on their expertise and project requirements.

• Quality Control:
• Monitor welding quality by conducting inspections and ensuring compliance with industry standards and customer specifications.
• Implement quality control procedures and identify areas for improvement.
• Address quality issues promptly and take corrective actions.

• Safety Management:
• Enforce strict safety protocols and procedures within the shop.
• Conduct regular safety training sessions for employees.
• Inspect welding equipment and work areas to identify potential hazards.

• Equipment Maintenance:
• Oversee the maintenance and repair of welding equipment, including scheduling preventative maintenance.
• Ensure proper storage and handling of welding materials and consumables.

• Cost Management:
• Monitor and manage shop expenses, including materials, labor, and overhead costs.
• Identify opportunities to optimize production efficiency and reduce costs.

• Customer Interaction:
• Collaborate with clients to understand project requirements and specifications.
• Communicate project status updates and address customer concerns.

Administrative Duties:
• Provide pricing proposals and estimates for bid work and walk in customers.
• Accurately invoice customers in a timely manner.
• Manage time clock detail and job coding for employee’s payroll.
• Manage employees time off and vacation requests.
• Administer annual performance reviews.
• Interview prospective employment candidates

Required Skills and Qualifications:
• Welding Expertise: Extensive knowledge of different welding techniques and processes, including their applications and limitations.
• Leadership Skills: Ability to motivate and manage a team of welders effectively.
• Technical Skills: Understanding of blueprints, welding codes, and quality control procedures.
• Problem-Solving Skills: Ability to troubleshoot welding issues and identify solutions.
• Communication Skills: Excellent written and verbal communication to interact with clients, team members, and management.

• Compensation and benefits:
o $95k-$105k starting salary
o $10k annual bonus paid quarterly upon met criteria
o Medical insurance supplement
o Simple IRA with company contribution
o Vacation and paid time off

Qualified applicants, please send your resume to:
[email protected]