Welding Supervisor 1st Shift Needed!

This role is responsible for overseeing daily shop-floor welding operations, directing welders/fitters, maintaining strict quality control, enforcing plant safety protocols, and managing material/equipment needs. Top Required & Preferred Skills: Welding & Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of welding procedures, TIG processes, and the ability to read/interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and weld specifications.

Job Title: Welding Supervisor 1st Shift
Location: Olive Branch, MS 38654
Pay rate: $33.00/hour - $36.00/hour
Work Schedule: 1st Shift: Monday – Friday, 5:15 AM – 1:45 PM (Contract through 05/01/2027)
Duration: 6-month contract role (through May 1, 2027)

Overview

Hubbell is seeking a Temporary Welding Supervisor at their facility in Olive Branch, MS. This role is responsible for overseeing daily shop-floor welding operations, directing welders/fitters, maintaining strict quality control, enforcing plant safety protocols, and managing material/equipment needs. Working closely with Quality and Engineering teams, the Welding Supervisor ensures production schedules, efficiency targets, and delivery requirements are met safely and on time.

Job Specifications

• Educational & Experience Requirements:
  • 3+ years of previous Manufacturing/Production supervision experience required.
  • Strong hands-on knowledge of TIG welding processes is strongly preferred.
  • Experience working within a fast-paced manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Top Required & Preferred Skills:
  • Welding & Technical Expertise: Deep understanding of welding procedures, TIG processes, and the ability to read/interpret complex engineering blueprints, schematics, and weld specifications.
  • Shop-Floor Leadership: Proven ability to direct, coach, monitor performance, and manage attendance for welders, fitters, and team leads on 1st shift.
  • Quality & Safety Compliance: Expertise in verifying weldments against quality standards, resolving non-conformances alongside Quality/Engineering teams, enforcing PPE usage, and conducting safety inspections.
  • Operations & Supply Management: Experience coordinating shop supply purchases, monitoring consumable/gas inventories, managing maintenance requests, and analyzing labor/material costs for job estimates.
  • Systems & Computer Literacy: Proficient with basic computer software, Microsoft Office Suite, and production reporting platforms.
• Primary Accountabilities & Daily Responsibilities:
  • Supervise daily welding operations, workflow, and labor efficiency to meet production demands.
  • Direct and mentor shift personnel, assist with training, and resolve workplace concerns promptly.
  • Inspect weldments to ensure compliance with engineering drawings before moving products to downstream operations.
  • Enforce safety protocols, investigate near-misses/incidents, and maintain a clean, organized work floor.
  • Monitor consumable inventories (welding gases, wires, PPE) and coordinate equipment repair/maintenance

Benefits:
Health insurance
Health savings account
Dental insurance
Vision insurance
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance
Retirement plan

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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