Full-Time

Welding Supervisor

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Kelso Industries

Kelso Industries

1,001-5,000 employees

Consolidated HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing services

No salary listed

Greer, SC, USA

In Person

Category
Building Trades (2)
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Required Skills
Word/Pages/Docs
Excel/Numbers/Sheets
Requirements
  • 5+ years of fabrication experience
  • Proven experience supervising welding operations
  • Strong knowledge of GTAW, FCAW, GMAW, and STT welding processes
  • Ability to read and interpret isometric and orthographic drawings
  • Understanding of Radiographic Testing (RT) overlays
  • Basic computer skills (Excel, Microsoft Word, Procore, Odoo or similar systems)
Responsibilities
  • Supervise and lead welding personnel to meet quality, safety, and production goals
  • Ensure compliance with ASME codes, customer specifications, WPSs, and PQRs
  • Coordinate with fabrication, engineering, and quality teams to support production flow
  • Conduct daily toolbox talks and ensure Safety Task Assessments (STAs) and safety audits are completed
  • Enforce PPE usage and safety policies at all
  • Read and interpret isometric and piping drawings; work with Engineering on corrections as needed
  • Oversee manual and automated welding operations and training
  • Manage welding productivity targets: Hand Welder Booths: 60 diameter inches per 8-hour shift; Roto Weld Booth: 160 diameter inches per 8-hour shift
  • Track and report daily production metrics, including diameter inches, scrap, manpower, and recovery plans
  • Ensure weld documentation is accurately entered in Odoo at the end of each shift
  • Coordinate minor maintenance for welding equipment
  • Manage welding consumables and controlled weld wire issuance
  • Maintain housekeeping standards in the welding department
  • Participate in daily production (POD) meetings and report to management
  • Uphold a professional, respectful, and team-oriented work environment
  • Provide supervisory coverage when needed in absence of another supervisor
  • Perform periodic weld wire and material verification checks
  • Build, mentor, and lead high-performing teams across
  • Establish clear roles, responsibilities, and performance metrics aligned with
Desired Qualifications
  • Certified Welding Inspector (CWI)
  • Experience with automatic or robotic welding
  • Ability to operate mobile equipment

Kelso Industries is a holding group that brings together market-leading HVAC, mechanical, and plumbing companies serving commercial and residential properties in the western United States. It partners with established brands, providing resources to expand service offerings while preserving each brand’s identity and entrepreneurial spirit. The company acquires and invests in strong HVAC, sheet metal, pipefitting, plumbing, and controls businesses west of the Mississippi to deliver comprehensive services for property owners, builders, and developers. Its model focuses on growing the network through acquisitions, supporting employees’ development, and leveraging a larger organization to ensure customer service excellence. Goal: expand regional service capabilities and reach by integrating high-quality service providers under a common umbrella while maintaining the distinct strengths and cultures of its partner brands.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

Growth Equity (Non-Venture Capital)

Total Funding

$50M

Headquarters

Phoenix, Arizona

Founded

2021

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Simplify's Take

What believers are saying

  • Paceline Equity Partners' $50M investment funds add-on acquisitions in HVAC and plumbing.
  • 12 acquisitions employ over 1,100 people targeting $1B annual revenue per CEO Steven Carroll.
  • Wallace Electric partnership enhances refrigeration, industrial, and electrical service offerings.

What critics are saying

  • Integration failures across 29+ acquisitions erode cohesion in 18–24 months.
  • Data center revenue concentration loses 10–15% if AWS or Google exits.
  • Talent poaching by Comfort Systems USA targets key leaders in 12–24 months.

What makes Kelso Industries unique

  • Kelso Industries delivers comprehensive MEP+ services integrating HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and automation.
  • Decentralized model preserves acquired companies' brand identities and entrepreneurial spirits.
  • Focuses on west-of-Mississippi acquisitions like YES LLC and ENETK LLC in North Dakota.

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Benefits

Health Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Life Insurance

Disability Insurance

Paid Holidays

Paid Vacation

401(k) Retirement Plan

401(k) Company Match

Hybrid Work Options

Training Programs

Growth & Insights and Company News

Headcount

6 month growth

-13%

1 year growth

-13%

2 year growth

-21%
ForexTV
Feb 3rd, 2025
Kelso Industries Acquires YES and ENETK

Woodbridge International announced the sale of its clients, YES LLC, an electrical contractor, and ENETK LLC, an automation company, to Kelso Industries. Both companies are based in North Dakota and serve industries like oil, natural gas, and refining. Kelso Industries, located in Phoenix, Arizona, specializes in MEP+ solutions. Woodbridge International is known for its innovative global marketing approach in the mergers and acquisitions sector.

Yahoo Finance
Mar 18th, 2024
Anchor Peabody Represents Wallace Electric in its Partnership with Kelso Industries

DELRAY BEACH, Fla., March 18, 2024-(BUSINESS WIRE)-Anchor Peabody is pleased to announce that it has represented Wallace Electric Co. ("Wallace Electric"), a leading commercial electrical contractor, in its new partnership with Kelso Industries, a collection of market-leading companies providing commercial HVAC, mechanical, refrigeration, electrical, industrial and plumbing services.

Business Wire
Nov 28th, 2023
Affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners Provides $50 Million Investment to Kelso Industries

An affiliate of Paceline Equity Partners, LLC (“Paceline”), a Dallas-based private equity manager, today announced that it has provided a $50 million

The Business Journals
Nov 27th, 2023
Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners

Phoenix-based Kelso Industries gets $50M investment from Paceline Equity Partners.