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Spanco, Inc. manufactures and markets industrial lifting and fall protection solutions.  

Primary Job Functions

• Setup & operation of metal inert gas (MIG) & tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding machines to weld steel and aluminum
• Use of standard hand tools such as files, squares, and tape measures
• Use of overhead cranes and fork trucks for material handling & manipulation of product components
• Coordination with administration for the purpose of completing job orders efficiently
• Enforce company policies and procedures
• Initiate training and perform inspections for department new hires
• Maintain training and inspection for all department employees
• Adjust job priorities and workflow based on demand and absences

Additional Job Functions

• Assist Shop Foreman in performing annual performance evaluations for department employees
• Report labor hours associated with each job via electronic scanner
• Identify and discard materials that fail to conform to company standards
• Assist other personnel as required
• Inventory cycle counting
• Implement new safety, quality, and efficiency guidelines for the department

Required Skills

• Ability to read and work with blueprints
• Ability to work quickly and accurately under minimal supervision
• Adaptability to a constantly changing  work environment

Additional Skills

• Electrical wiring skills a plus
• Ability to visualize the end result prior to completion

Experience

• Minimum of 5 years welding
• Minimum of 2 years supervisory experience or equivalent work experience(s)

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalent

Required Testing

• Pre-employment welding proficiency test

Certifications

• American Welding Society (AWS) Certification a plus, but is not required for employment
• Spanco provides on-going certification to AWS Standard D1.1

Physical Requirements

• The position requires standing for extended periods of time and periodic kneeling and back bending
• The heaviest amount of weight lifted is 30 lbs.  Overhead cranes and fork trucks are required to be used to lift any material exceeding 30 lbs.

Work Environment

• The workplace is a well-maintained industrial factory environment
• Work is performed under some temperature variation due to annual seasonality

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The Welding Supervisor may perform other related duties to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.