Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Welding Supervisor

Welding & Metal FabricationConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeVadodara, Gujarat, IndiaNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Strong knowledge of MIG, TIG, Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW) processes.
Knowledge of Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), welder qualification, non-destructive testing (NDT), and radiographic testing (RT) film review.
Experience in welding quality, root cause analysis (RCA), corrective actions, and defect reduction.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and Overall Equipment Effectiveness (OEE).
Strong leadership, manpower planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, or Welding Engineering, or a related field.
At least 5 years of welding manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise daily welding activities to meet production schedules and targets.
Allocate manpower, machines, fixtures, materials, and welding consumables.
Ensure compliance with approved Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), Procedure Qualification Records (PQR), welder qualifications, and applicable quality standards.
Supervise welding processes including Gas Metal Arc Welding (GMAW)/Metal Inert Gas (MIG), Gas Tungsten Arc Welding (GTAW)/Tungsten Inert Gas (TIG), Shielded Metal Arc Welding (SMAW), and Flux-Cored Arc Welding (FCAW).
Monitor weld quality and non-destructive testing (NDT) and inspection activities, including radiographic testing (RT) film review, and reduce defects, rework, and scrap.
Support root cause analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
Ensure health, safety, and environment (HSE) compliance, personal protective equipment (PPE) usage, toolbox talks, and safe welding practices.
Lead and develop welders, operators, and team leaders.
Drive 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and productivity improvement initiatives.
Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs), including productivity, OEE, utilization, rework, and first pass yield.
Coordinate with Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
Ensure welding equipment, fixtures, and tools are maintained and available.
Prepare production reports and communicate performance and issues to management.

Desired Qualifications

Experience in heavy engineering, fabrication, Oil & Gas, or industrial manufacturing.

Job Overview

We are seeking an experienced Welding Supervisor to lead welding manufacturing operations, ensuring safety, quality, productivity, and timely delivery. The role will supervise shop-floor activities, manpower, welding processes, quality compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

Plan and supervise daily welding activities to meet production schedules and targets.
Allocate manpower, machines, fixtures, materials, and welding consumables.
Ensure compliance with approved WPS, PQR, welder qualifications, and applicable quality standards.
Supervise welding processes including GMAW/MIG, GTAW/TIG, SMAW, and FCAW.
Monitor weld quality, NDT/inspection activities, including RT film review, and reduce defects, rework, and scrap.
Support Root Cause Analysis and corrective actions for quality issues.
Ensure HSE compliance, PPE usage, toolbox talks, and safe welding practices.
Lead and develop welders, operators, and team leaders.
Drive 5S, Kaizen, Lean Manufacturing, and productivity improvement initiatives.
Monitor KPIs including Productivity, OEE, Utilization, Rework, and First Pass Yield.
Coordinate with Quality, Planning, Maintenance, and Supply Chain teams.
Ensure welding equipment, fixtures, and tools are maintained and available.
Prepare production reports and communicate performance and issues to management.

Skills

Strong knowledge of MIG, TIG, SMAW, and FCAW welding processes.
Knowledge of WPS, PQR, welder qualification, NDT, and RT film review.
Experience in welding quality, RCA, corrective actions, and defect reduction.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, Kaizen, and OEE.
Strong leadership, manpower planning, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in Mechanical, Production, Welding Engineering, or related field.
5+ years of welding manufacturing experience with supervisory responsibilities.
Experience in heavy engineering, fabrication, Oil & Gas, or industrial manufacturing is preferred.

About the Company

Weatherford

Oilfield services provider and equipment supplier

Weatherford International provides oilfield services and equipment to the global oil and gas industry. Its offerings cover the lifecycle of a well, from exploration and drilling to completion and production, using a range of tools, technologies, and field teams to support operators in locating, creating, and optimizing wells. The company differentiates itself through its long history, expansive global footprint, and a strategy built on growth through acquisitions to broaden its service capabilities, followed by a restructuring after bankruptcy to create a leaner, more adaptable business. Its goal is to help customers extract hydrocarbons efficiently and safely while navigating the changing energy market with a solid financial foundation.

Company size: 10,001+
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: Baar, Switzerland
Founded: 1941

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