WELDING SUPERVISOR

Location:

Salem, VA, US, 24153

Desk Designation: Onsite

Job Req ID: 1166

Type of Contract: Permanent Full-Time

Mersen is a global expert in electrical specialties and advanced materials for high-tech industries.

Present in 33 countries with 50 industrial sites and 18 R&D centres, Mersen develops custom solutions and supplies key products to meet the new technological challenges that will shape tomorrow's world.

For more than 130 years, Mersen has been constantly innovating to support and satisfy its customers' needs with the same high standards.

Be it in wind power, solar power, electronics, electric vehicles, aeronautics, space or countless other sectors, wherever technology is progressing, you will always find a bit of Mersen.

Main missions

Minimum Qualifications
Strong leadership skills with 2 years of supervisory experience
Knowledge of welder and welding safety standards
Knowledge of ASME Pressure Vessel rules
Proficiency with Microsoft Office tools
Ability to interpret welding symbols and technical drawings
Ability to interpret and follow an approved inspection and test plan
Experience with welding various materials (Carbon steel, stainless steel, nickel alloys)
Experience with various welding processes (SMAW, FCAW, GMAW, GTAW and SAW)

Preferred Qualifications
Experience with welding reactive and refractory materials (Titanium, Tantalum, Zirconium, Niobium)
Proficiency with ERP tools (JD Edwards/Oracle)
Knowledge of AWS standards
Knowledge of ASME B31.1, B31.3 codes and Section VIII Division 2 rules
Experience with NDE (Dye Penetrant, Ultrasonic, Radiographic)

Main duties

Key Responsibilities
Ensure compliance with all Mersen safety initiatives.
Supervise and coordinate the activities of the weld team.
Utilize ERP tools to complete work orders, issue materials, monitor labor variances, etc.
Leads daily huddle meetings to facilitate communication between weld team and management.
Utilize problem solving tools to address non-conformities and improve productivity.
Account for possible project challenges or constraints and proactively seeks to manage those challenges.
Ensure compliance with ASME Pressure Vessel rules (Section V, Section VIII, Section IX).
Ensure compliance with ISO 9001 QMS standards
Hire, train, develop and evaluate weld team members.
Check layouts, fit-ups and perform final inspections of welded components to ensure products meet Mersen and/or customer quality standards.

Competencies

IT tools and applications
Continuous improvement (management)
Reliability
Production and manufacturing
Planning and prioritizing
Health, safety & environment (management)
Efficient communication

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status. The job titles do not mean the male variant but stand for the gender-neutral designation of the profession according to wikipedia. People are welcome regardless of gender, origin, sexual orientation, and religion.