Weld Manager

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers.

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is searching for a Weld Manager. In this role, you will provide the plant with welding and technical support, such as training, welding process troubleshooting, and welding process improvement. The Weld Manager will have oversight of the weld school and welding technicians. This individual will be able to apply working knowledge of industry welding codes and specifications. This position reports directly to the Senior Manager of Welding Engineering for the Business Unit.

Location: Newton, IA

What You'll Do: 

• Supervise weld technicians
• Supervise the weld school and participants
• Enhance and develop the plant welding program with direction from the Senior Manager of Welding Engineering
• Troubleshoot routine welding techniques and equipment issues
• Evaluate, propose, and implement welding process improvements to increase welding efficiency and quality
• Provide technical assistance on welding during customer and third-party audits
• Participate in internal welding audits
• Train, instruct, and qualify welders of various skill levels
• Certify welders and welding operators as needed
• Complete welding equipment verifications
• Create welding performance reports
• Maintain welding school equipment in good working condition
• Document test results and maintain testing and training records
• Troubleshoot FCAW and SAW equipment issues and weld defect issues
• Read, interpret, and serve as a subject matter expert on welding procedures
• Assist with the management of the New Welder Mentor Program
• May assist in production welding, as needed
• Investigate the root cause of weld defects and develop solutions to avoid them
• All other duties as assigned or needed

What You'll Need: 

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or capable of achieving within one year
• Advanced knowledge of FCAW, SAW, and GMAW welding processes with hands on proficiency
• Working knowledge of the AWS D1.1 procedure and performance qualification
• Proficient using various visual weld inspection tools
• Moderate written and oral communication skills
• Moderate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Capable trainer in classroom and production (hands-on) environments
• Exceptional coaching and influencing skills
• 5 years of experience in heavy fabrication without formal education or 2 years of experience with an associate’s degree in welding or bachelor’s degree in welding engineering
• A high degree of dependability, maturity, and strong leadership characteristics, as demonstrated through previous professional work experience
• Regular and predictable attendance, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team toward achieving a common goal

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Activating the potential of our people,
• Caring for our customers,
• Optimizing operations and
• Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Benefits:

• Health & Pharmacy Plans  
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program

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