At Pro Smoker, we build the tools that bring flavor to life. As a third-generation company, we understand that craftsmanship, tradition, and innovation are the cornerstones of everything we do. Our smokers and smokehouses are built with precision and pride, supporting small businesses, meat processors, and passionate pitmasters across the country.
Just like the products we build, our team is only successful with a foundation of key ingredients: Customer Focus, Development, Family, Integrity, Teamwork, and Excellence. Since our founding, we've cultivated a culture of support, togetherness, respect, loyalty, and family values. When you join the Pro Smoker team, you're part of a family-and part of something built to last.
Position Summary: The Weld Shop Supervisor is responsible for overseeing welding operations within our production facility, ensuring all welding activities are carried out efficiently, safely, and in line with company standards. This role leads welding personnel, coordinates workflow, maintains equipment, and drives performance and quality to meet production goals. The ideal candidate will be a hands-on leader with a strong welding background and the ability to drive continuous improvement.
What You'll Do: - Lead and supervise a team of welders, providing training, direction, and support.
- Plan and coordinate daily welding operations to meet production schedules.
- Ensure weld quality through regular inspections and adherence to quality standards.
- Enforce safety protocols and create a safe work environment.
- Maintain and coordinate servicing of welding tools and equipment.
- Manage inventory of materials, tools, and supplies required for welding.
- Identify and implement process improvements to increase efficiency.
- Prepare and present reports on production metrics, quality issues, and safety incidents.
- Collaborate with customers and internal teams to address quality or welding-related concerns.
- Handle administrative responsibilities such as scheduling and record-keeping.
- Other duties as assigned by manager.
What We're Looking For: - High school diploma or equivalent required; technical certification or associate degree in Welding Technology or related field preferred.
- 3-5 years of hands-on welding experience.
- 1-3 years of supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Proficiency with welding tools, equipment, and production software.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- High attention to detail and commitment to quality and compliance.
- Strong knowledge of manufacturing safety standards and practices.
- Physical ability to perform shop work, including lifting and prolonged standing.
- Comfortable working in an environment with noise, heat, and machinery.
Benefits of Working at Pro Smoker: When you join the Pro Smoker family, you'll receive:
- Competitive Pay
- Health, Dental, Vision & Life Insurance
- 401K with Company Match
- Paid Holidays & Vacation
- 50% Off Employee Discount
- Employee Appreciation Events
Pro Smoker is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status.
Pro Smoker participates in E-Verify and will verify employment eligibility for all new hires.