What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Supervisor - Welding & Fabrication position at Spaulding MFG, Inc.?
Benefits:
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands the work, the people, and the industry. Selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing shop operations, setting the pace, maintaining standards, and ensuring our products meet Spaulding’s reputation for quality.
Responsibilities:
- Company parties
- Opportunity for advancement
- Paid time off
- Training & development
This is a hands-on leadership role for someone who understands the work, the people, and the industry. Selected candidate will be responsible for overseeing shop operations, setting the pace, maintaining standards, and ensuring our products meet Spaulding’s reputation for quality.
Responsibilities:
- Supervise day-to-day shop operations and personnel
- Assign work orders, manage workflow, and ensure timely completion
- Read and interpret blueprints and fabrication drawings
- Oversee welding, cutting, and assembly operations
- Ensure accuracy, safety, and quality control in all builds
- Work closely with engineering and management to meet production goals
- Train, mentor, and evaluate team members
- Maintain an organized and safe shop environment
- Take initiative to improve efficiency and process flow
- 5 years of experience in welding, fabrication and/or equipment manufacturing
- 2 years in a supervisory or lead position in a fabrication or production environment
- Proven ability to lead and motivate a team while maintaining discipline and accountability
- Strong working knowledge of MIG welding, layout, fitting, and steel fabrication
- Able to read and interpret blueprints and build specs
- Understanding of hydraulic, electrical, and mechanical systems
- Skilled in organizing workflow, managing priorities, and meeting deadlines
- Excellent communication and leadership presence — able to command respect through knowledge and consistency
- Committed to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
- Experience building or repairing trailers, heavy equipment, or asphalt machinery
- Familiarity with 12V electrical and hydraulic systems
- Welding certifications (AWS or equivalent)
- Experience training and evaluating shop employees
- Forklift or overhead crane experience