About the role
Since 1969, Knight’s Companies has grown from a single septic tank pumping truck into a trusted, family-owned leader in construction and manufacturing services. Built on quality, integrity, and customer service, Knight’s Companies is committed to excellence across its Redi-Mix, Precast, Trucking, and Pumping operations.
We are seeking a dedicated and experienced Welding Shop Supervisor to lead our welding and fabrication operations. This role offers an exciting opportunity to oversee a dynamic team, ensure the highest standards of safety and quality, and contribute to the successful design, fabrication, and repair of structural components. If you are a skilled leader with technical expertise in welding and fabrication, we invite you to join our team and help drive excellence across our projects.
What You'll Do
- Supervise and coordinate daily activities of welding and fabrication personnel.
- Assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure projects are completed on schedule.
- Train, mentor, and support the development of welding team members.
- Promote and enforce all safety policies, procedures, and PPE requirements.
- Perform and oversee welding using SMAW (Stick), GMAW (MIG), FCAW (Flux-Core), and GTAW (TIG) processes.
- Read and interpret blueprints, drawings, specifications, and weld symbols.
- Conduct quality inspections to ensure work meets company and customer standards.
- Ensure proper maintenance, inspection, and safe operation of shop equipment and tools
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe work environment.
What You Need to Be Successful
- High school diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 2 to 4 years of prior supervisory or lead experience in a welding or fabrication environment.
- Minimum 4 years of experience in welding, manufacturing, or related fields.
- Working knowledge and certification in Stick and MIG welding; proficiency in Flux-Cored and TIG welding.
- Knowledge of various steel materials used in fabrication.
- Proficient in welding, fabrication, and precision alignment techniques.
- Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and schematics.
- Basic computer skills are required.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the American National Standard Institute (ANSI) and American Weld Society (ASW) weld symbols
- Effective communication and coaching skills to work with individuals from all levels of the organization.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced environment.
- Knowledge of crane rigging and proper hand signaling.
- Demonstrates strong integrity and reliability to independently handle critical tasks such as plant repair, setup, or dismantling.
- Previous experience managing purchase order requests, securing material quotes, and preparing accurate job quotes.
- Valid Driver’s License in state of residence.
- Must be able to work varying work shifts with varying start and stop times.
- Ability to travel up to 50%.
Physical Demands:
- Ability to lift up to 50 lbs. frequently and 75+ lbs. occasionally with assistance.
- Prolonged standing, walking, bending, climbing, and working in various physical positions.
- Ability to work outdoors in varying weather conditions (heat, cold, rain, dust).
- Comfortable working at heights and in confined spaces as required.
- Manual dexterity to operate tools, precision instruments, and industrial equipment.
- Ability to operate and safely maneuver forklifts, cranes, boom lifts, and other mobile equipment.
What We Offer
- Competitive pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
- 401(k) with Company Match
- Short-Term Disability (STD)
- Long-Term Disability (LTD)
- Company-Paid Life Insurance
- Voluntary insurance programs including Life, Critical Illness, Hospitalization, Accident and Pet Insurance.
Interested in opportunities in other Knight’s Companies locations?
We’re hiring across our other markets:
- Lowcountry: Charleston/Jedburg/St. George/Moncks Corner
- Midlands: Columbia/Lexington/Irmo/Blythewood/Lugoff/Sumter
- South: Aiken/Hampton/Beaufort/Okatie/Richmond Hill/Savannah
Visit our careers page to explore all openings: www.knightscompanies.com
Join our team and be part of a company that values safety, hard work and professionalism. We offer a supportive work environment, opportunities for growth, and comprehensive benefits to help you succeed in your career.
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