Welding Supervisor

Mid Continent Engineering is seeking a Welding Supervisor to join our team! This is a 1st Shift- 6 am to 4 : 30 pm- Monday through Thursday's opportunity.

Mid-Continent has been a supplier to first-tier OEMs within the medical, aerospace and defense industries for decades. Mid-Continent Engineering stuffs the armed forces supply chain with products of our capabilities such as precision machining, aerospace welding, chromate conversion, paint / powder coat finishing, mechanical assemblies, and other design-assist services.

A few things we have to offer :

• Competitive Wages
• Medical, Dental & Vision for employee & family including domestic partners.
• 401k with match
• Tuition Reimbursement
• PTO accrual starts immediately.
• Yearly shoe allowance
• Referral Program

Summary :

Supervises and coordinates activities of workers engaged in grinding, deburring, and welding of metal products.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities include the following :

• Analyzes work orders and blueprints to determine information such as material to be used, type of operations, and sequence of operations required.
• Requisitions die, fixtures, and material.
• Examine defective machinery to determine the cause of malfunction and reports needed for machine repairs.
• Studies production schedules and estimates worker hour requirements for completion of job assignment.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees.
• Planning, assigning, and directing work; praising performance; rewarding. Working with HR for termination or discipline employees;

addressing complaints and resolving problems.

• Interprets company policies to workers and enforces safety regulations.
• Establishes or adjusts work procedures to meet production schedules.
• Recommend measures to improve production methods, equipment performance, and quality of product.
• Suggests changes in working conditions and use of equipment to increase efficiency of shop, department, or work crew.
• Analyzes and resolves work problems or assists workers in solving work problems.
• Initiates or suggests plans to motivate workers to achieve work goals.
• Maintains time and production records.
• Confers with other supervisors to coordinate activities of individual departments.
• Attend daily or weekly meetings set up by leadership, production, HR, and other departments, as required.
• Performs activities of workers supervised and other duties, as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities :

Directly supervises 10+ employees in the department. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws.

Education & Experience :

• High School Diploma or G.E.D; Preferred degree in a technical, or relevant field.
• 5+ years of experience as supervisor and 10+ years of welding experience or similar role in a manufacturing environment
• Specific Lean Manufacturing background desired.
• Blueprint reading with G.D.T. experience.
• Organizational and leadership abilities
• Communication and interpersonal skills
• Self-motivated with a results-driven approach
• Problem-solving skills
• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, etc.
• Experience with Epicor ERP Software is a plus.

Physical Demands :

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; use of hands, fingers, feet, and hands to reach with arms.

The ability to talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit; climb or balance and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

The employee must occasionally lift and / or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.

Work Environment :

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Employees must be able to cope with Minnesota climate variances, endure heat & cold conditions in the shop. Endure heavy workloads, high noise levels from hammering, and grinding (hearing protection provided).

Protect against metal particles, fumes, sparks, particles, and gases (safety glasses, safety-toed boots, ear plugs, and gloves provided by the company policy guidelines).

Individuals working in an office setting will not endure some of the physical & work environmental conditions of the production floor unless the office is adjacent to the production floor or per the individual’s job duty and / or responsibilities.

All office personnel must abide by the PPE guidelines (safety glasses, safety-toed boots that are provided by the company policy guidelines) when entering the production floor or if a requirement of a department that an individual is entering or working in.

In Compliance with ITAR Regulations it is a requirement of employment to be either a US Citizen or a Permanent Resident to which you will be required to provide documentation of once an employment offer is accepted.

Pay : $70,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year