What are the responsibilities and job description for the Supervisor position at Novax Recruitment Group?
📌 Supervisor – Welding & Fabrication
📍Buffalo, NY
💰 Compensation: $80,000- $100,000
🚀 Why This Role Matters
This position plays a critical role in leading welding and fabrication teams to deliver high-quality steel products on time and to specification. By ensuring adherence to safety, quality, and production standards, you’ll keep projects moving efficiently while supporting team growth and development. Your leadership helps the company maintain its reputation for excellence in structural steel solutions.
🎯 Key Responsibilities
- Supervise daily welding and fabrication operations across assigned projects
- Oversee safety, quality, and productivity within the welding department
- Train, mentor, and evaluate welders and fabrication staff to ensure consistent performance
- Review drawings, specifications, and weld symbols for accuracy before execution
- Coordinate with project managers and department leads to align priorities and resolve issues
- Monitor materials, equipment, and supplies to avoid downtime
- Ensure compliance with AWS, AISC, and internal quality standards
✅ Ideal Candidate Profile
- 5 years of welding/fabrication experience in the structural steel industry
- Previous supervisory or lead role strongly preferred
- Strong knowledge of welding techniques, symbols, and inspection requirements
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications
- Proven leadership and communication skills with experience managing teams
- Safety-first mindset with a track record of maintaining compliant, incident-free worksites
- AWS certifications or equivalent welding qualifications preferred
Submit resume to jwest@novaxrecruitment.com or apply online.
Salary : $80,000 - $100,000