Welding Manager

Gables Search Group

Newton, IA

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Auditing, Corrective Action, Customer Support/Service, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Identify Issues, Internal Audit, Leadership, Manufacturing, Manufacturing Operations, Mentoring, Performance Analysis, Process Improvement, Production Support, Quality Engineering, Quality Management, Root Cause Analysis, Safety/Work Safety, Welding, Wind Power
LOCATION
Newton, IA
POSTED
5 days ago

Welding Manager

Affiliated Recruiters Network  Newton, Iowa, United States (On-site)

Our manufacturing client in Newton, IA is seeking a Welding Manager to lead welding operations, training, and process improvement in a large-scale heavy fabrication environment supporting wind tower manufacturing.

This is a high-impact leadership role with visibility across production, quality, and engineering — ideal for someone who enjoys improving processes, developing welders, and driving quality in a safety-focused environment.

What You'll Do

  • Lead and supervise welding technicians and weld school operations
  • Train, qualify, and certify welders at various skill levels
  • Troubleshoot welding processes, equipment, and defects
  • Drive welding process improvements for quality and efficiency
  • Support customer and third-party welding audits
  • Conduct internal welding audits and performance reporting
  • Serve as technical subject matter expert on welding procedures
  • Investigate root causes and implement corrective actions
  • Assist with new welder mentor programs
  • Support production welding as needed

What We're Looking For

  • AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) — or ability to obtain within one year
  • Strong experience with FCAW, SAW, and GMAW
  • Working knowledge of AWS D1.1
  • Hands-on heavy fabrication experience
  • Strong coaching, leadership, and training skills
  • Experience with welding process improvement
  • 5+ years heavy fabrication experience (or related degree + experience)

Why This Role?

  • Growing wind energy manufacturing environment
  • Leadership visibility and influence
  • Strong safety and operational culture
  • Opportunity to build and improve welding programs
  • Stable manufacturing operation with long-term growth

 

Apply today and let's talk through how this may fit for your next career step.

About the Company

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Gables Search Group

Gables Search Group headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio has been a leader in search and placement nationwide since 2002.  Our company specializes in both direct and contract (temporary) staffing in all industries and disciplines.

At Gables Search Group, we connect exceptional professionals with outstanding organizations.  Our commitment to integrity, excellence, partnership, innovation, and respect sets us apart. With a personalized approach to recruitment, we ensure the perfect match between candidates and employers.

Whether you are a talented professional seeking new opportunities or an organization looking to build a high-performing team, Gables Search Group is here to guide you through the journey. Our success is built on the success of our clients and candidates, and we are dedicated to making a positive impact on the careers and businesses we serve.

COMPANY SIZE
50 to 99 employees
INDUSTRY
Staffing/Employment Agencies
FOUNDED
2002
WEBSITE
https://www.gablessearch.com/