Weld Shop Supervisor

6:15AM-8:15PM M-F

Weld Shop Supervisors are responsible for overseeing the repairs and maintenance of containers and/or the vehicle fleet. Weld Shop Supervisors hire, train, coach, evaluate, counsel, and manage the performance of the welders and other staff with an emphasis on safety and productivity. This position will perform duties within the shop which routinely require moderate to extreme physical exertion and may require prolonged standing, bending, kneeling, squatting, and working in awkward positions.

Responsibilities of Position:

• Manage the daily activities and performance of weld shop employees.
• Manages the welding staff, including hiring, training, scheduling work assignments, performance management, discipline, and authorization of overtime. Train and direct employees to improve their overall performance, and conduct performance evaluations.
• Ensure all safety and compliance standards are met or exceeded.
• Ensure proper PPE is utilized by employees and compliance with Lock-Out/Tag-Out procedures is adhered to consistently.
• Hands-on Supervisor, responsible for the oversight of the assigned shift.
• Ensure the daily housekeeping plan is followed and that all areas are cleaned effectively.
• Perform and conduct performance evaluations, monitor and track employee attendance, and complete disciplinary actions/meetings and all other required documentation relating to performance management.
• Maintain proper records and files including all compliance and personnel records.
• Maintain a positive work atmosphere by performing and communicating in a manner that promotes good relationships with employees, co-workers, and management.
• Conduct employee observations to ensure safety and procedures are being followed.
• Perform sanding, grinding, cutting, welding, and other fabrication or repair work on company containers, compactors, and other equipment in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Maintain a clean, safe work area in compliance with Company and OSHA standards.
• Completes required paperwork utilizing a computer system.
• Utilizes standard shop hand tools, measuring devices, and equipment.
• Perform duties in a safe manner in compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and company policies.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills & Abilities Needed for Position:

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job (prolonged physical exertions, including standing, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling, climbing, and working in awkward positions and tight areas).
• Knowledge of small shop tools
• Proficient in the use and interpretation of installation diagrams and troubleshooting manuals
• Ability to work in all weather conditions.
• Good written and verbal communication skills to be able to communicate effectively and professionally with internal and external customers.
• Familiarity with using a computer.

Physical Requirements in a Regular workday:

• Continuous lifting/carrying a max of 10lbs.
• Frequently lifting/carrying a max of 20lbs.
• Occasionally lifting/carrying a max of 75lbs.
• Continuous pushing/pulling a max of 10lbs.
• Frequently pushing/pulling a max of 20lbs.
• Occasionally pushing/pulling a max of 75lbs.
• Continuously Stooping/kneeling/crouching/crawling
• Continuously Climbing and/or balancing
• Areas of dust, odors, mist, gases, other airborne matter
• Continuously working inside and outside.

Additional Working Conditions/Aspects:

• Possible exposure to high traffic conditions and/or tight driving areas.
• Exposure to residential and commercial waste.
• Ability to travel between offices, as required.
• Ability to work flexible hours; overtime, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays.
• Legally eligible to work in the United States.
• Valid driver's license (if applicable).
• Must successfully complete pre-employment testing.
• Must be able to read and speak the English language.

This job description is intended to describe the general nature, complexity, and level of work to be performed by employees assigned to this position and is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties and/or skills required. It does not prescribe or restrict the work that may be assigned. Furthermore, this does not establish a contract for employment and is subject to change at the discretion of the company.

Rumpke Waste and Recycling is committed to equality in all aspects of employment. It is Rumpke's policy to provide equal opportunities to all employees and potential employees without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status or disability status.

Required

• Previous experience and knowledge of MIG/ARC and stick welding.
• 5 year(s): Welding and cutting experience

Preferred

• Previous management experience.

Required

• High School or better

Preferred

• General Education Diploma or better

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