Manager of Welding Technology

Position Summary

The Manager of Welding Technology is responsible for the strategic leadership and standardization of welding operations across all ASC facilities. This role ensures best-in-class training, certification, inspection, and process optimization while maintaining compliance with industry standards. The position plays a critical role in advancing welding capabilities, improving quality, and developing workforce expertise.

Key Responsibilities

Leadership & Oversight

• Lead the welding technology function across all ASC locations
• Manage weld trainers, inspectors, and certification/assessment teams
• Establish workforce plans, goals, and performance expectations

Training & Development

• Design and implement comprehensive welding training programs
• Ensure welders are properly trained, qualified, and continuously developed
• Address skill gaps through structured development initiatives

Inspection & Quality Assurance

• Oversee the welding inspection program to ensure full operational coverage
• Collaborate with Quality Control to identify deficiencies and implement improvements
• Ensure proper documentation and adherence to QC standards

Certification & Compliance

• Manage welding certification and assessment processes
• Maintain accurate AWS certification records and ensure regulatory compliance
• Continuously align certification practices with updated standards

Performance & Continuous Improvement

• Develop and monitor key welding metrics, including:
  • Certification rates and first-pass success rates
  • Weld quality and defect trends
  • Process effectiveness indicators
• Drive data-based improvements across all welding operations

Innovation & Operational Excellence

• Research and implement advanced welding technologies
• Improve automation, efficiency, and production quality
• Support succession planning and technical knowledge transfer

Qualifications

Required

• Associate degree, technical certification, or trade school completion in welding or related field
• Minimum of 5 years of welding and welding technology experience
• Certified Welder
• Proven leadership experience in a technical or skilled-trades environment

Preferred

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
• Experience managing multi-site operations

Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of AWS codes, welding processes, and inspection standards
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work cross-functionally

Additional Information

• This role supports welding operations across all ASC facilities
• Travel may be required to support multi-site initiatives