Weld Supervisor

Description

 Pennsylvania Transformer Technology, LLC.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Weld Supervisor –2nd shift EFFECTIVE DATE: March 3, 2023

REPORTS TO:  Superintendent  REV. DATE & NO.: 

LOCATION: Canonsburg, PA STATUS: Exempt 

AREA:  Tank Shop  

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POSITION DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

This supervisory position is responsible for production, safety, quality, and efficiency throughout the Plant. Provides leadership, direction, and instructions for the unionized workforce. This position also acts as a liaison between production, departments upstream and downstream, and the Administrative Staff. This is a rotation shift Supervisory position. 

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

The incumbent has the responsibility to execute manufacturing schedules based on requirements from management:

· Leads the projects through completion within the schedule and budget constraints 

· Maintain the forecast and schedule for the department, based on the project workload and constraint dates 

· Ensure that the applicable company ISO standards are adhered to 

· Communicating before and after each shift with other supervisors

· Collects, evaluates, analyzes, and assesses production data

· Collaborates with other managers and supervisors to coordinate activities in and among departments 

· Regularly inspects and evaluates products for quality and defects

· Identifies and corrects problems and inefficiencies in process, materials, equipment, or skills

· Ensures compliance with federal, state, local, and organizational laws, regulations, guidelines, and best practices, including those related to safety and health.

· Plant Housekeeping

· Assist in determining raw material needs, inventorying, and pulling of materials for uninterrupted production

· Employee Training

· Investigate, reconcile, and root cause problem solving

· Must be able to lead and improve a team through daily communication

· Must be very self-organized and self-motivated

· All other duties as assigned

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KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

· Generally, works on simple to moderately complex work assignments. Articulates in analyzing potential problems, provides options, and implements agreed solutions. 

· Working knowledge of Lean/ Six Sigma preferred

· Previous industrial experience of 2-4 years required

· Knowledge of AWS welding standards

· Strong root cause and troubleshooting capabilities – expected to be a technical expert 

· Previous experience with MIG/TIG/Stick welding

Position Requirements:

· Ability to adapt to change 

· Ability to utilize interpersonal and communication techniques, working in a team environment, and dealing with a wide variety of personalities and communication styles

· Willingness to take on responsibilities and challenges

· Ability to prioritize and multitask

· Attention to detail

· Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

· Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

· Strong supervisory and leadership skills

· Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

PHYSICAL JOB DEMANDS

· Ability to lift 60 lbs., work in extreme hot and cold weather, must stand for long periods of time, will be exposed to loud noise levels, and operate hand and power tools for long periods of time. Work in an environment with dirt, grease, and dust.

· Prolonged periods of standing and walking through the factory

· Periods of sitting at a desk working on computers

· Visual acuity to inspect products and machinery

WORKING CONDITIONS

This is a Second Shift Position, Monday through Friday. Some weekend, overtime, and on call is required.

DISCLAIMER CLAUSE

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed by the employee assigned to this position. They are not exhaustive lists of all duties and responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, physical job demands, and working conditions associated with the position.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state, or local protected class.