Manager of Welding Technology

Synerfac Technical Staffing

Virginia Beach, VA

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JOB DETAILS

SKILLS

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Automation, Communication Skills, Continuous Improvement, Dental Insurance, Documentation, Industry Standards, Knowledge Transfer, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Management of Information Systems/Technology (MIS), Metrics, Performance Management, Process Improvement, Quality Assurance, Quality Control, Quality Management, Standards Strategy, Succession Planning, Time Management, Training Program, Training/Teaching, Vision Plan, Welding, Workforce Planning

LOCATION

Virginia Beach, VA

POSTED

10 days ago

Manager of Welding Technology

Location: Virginia Beach, VA
Shift: M-F 8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Type: Direct Hire

About the company:
Our client provides on-site power integration for large data scale centers.

About the job: The Manager of Welding Technology is responsible for the strategic leadership and standardization of welding operations across the company's 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.

Responsibilities:
Leadership & Oversight
- Lead the welding technology function across all 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

Benefits:
- Health, dental, vision insurance
- Life Insurance, Long-term Disability
- Paid time off & Paid Holidays
- 401k Matching
- Tuition and Training Assistance

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- Associate degree, technical certification, or trade school completion in welding or related field
- Minimum 7 years of proven Welding Technology Experience
- Minimum 3 years of managing company's welding operations across all sites
- Proven leadership experience in a technical or skilled-trades environment
- Strong Knowledge of AWS codes and certifications requirements
- Excellent communication, organization, and time management skills.
- Highly preferred: CWI or CWE Certifications

About the Company

Synerfac Technical Staffing

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