Weld Supervisor

ALCOM’s impressive growth has been driven by a dedicated team committed to producing the highest-quality aluminum trailers across every category. From our beginnings with a single flagship facility in Winslow, Maine, we’ve expanded to four manufacturing plants across the country. This strategic growth not only strengthens our dealer network but also creates valuable career opportunities, fosters innovation, and enhances our ability to deliver top-tier products with faster turnaround times and lower freight costs Our team proudly manufactures 160+ standard trailer models, covering a wide range of applications - including cargo, personal watercraft (PWC), horse and livestock, car haulers, snowmobile, landscape and utility, ATV, and motorcycle trailers. We don’t just build trailers; we customize solutions, ensuring our dealers receive open and enclosed models tailored to their customers' needs At ALCOM, we take pride in what we build and how we build it. Our success is the result of hardworking, skilled employees who share our passion for craftsmanship and innovation.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Supervises a team of metal fabricators that consist of both cut shop and weld shop personnel. Oversees the welding and fabrication of various aluminum framed open and enclosed trailers. Assures a good daily plan for meeting productivity goals without compromising safety or quality. Duties include performance management, employee relations, scheduling and assigning work, and ensuring adherence to quality standards and workplace policies.

FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBITIES:

• Oversees and supervises a group of approximately 30 metal fabricators during the construction of various open and enclosed aluminum trailers.
• Balances quality, productivity, cost, safety, and morale to achieve positive results.
• Oversees the employee schedule to ensure adequate labor is available to meet production targets. Maintains the labor rate within the established range and seeks to improve efficiencies.
• Manages the performance of direct reports by setting expectations and goals; ensures that employees are provided both positive and constructive feedback in a timely manner. Ensures compliance with company policies, laws and regulations, and best practices.
• Ensures a well-rounded team through cross training; develops direct reports by offering challenging assignments and discussing opportunities for growth.
• Ensures proper direction and communications necessary to sustain a smooth build process.
• Reviews work orders to identify potential issues to avoid delays in production.
• Maintains cleanliness and organization of Production floor.
• Works safely by following all safety policies and wears appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE). Ensures employees are held to a high expectation of safety.
• Ensures that finished product meets quality expectations. Strives for the highest level of quality and understands the need for continuous improvement; supports the concept of “good enough is never good enough”.
• Performs other related duties and assignments as required.

DESIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

• Welding or tech school desired, but not required.
• Mig and Tig aluminum welding and fabrication experience desired.
• Previous experience working in a manufacturing environment.
• Five or more years of supervisory experience desired.
• Solid print reading skill.
• Reasonable computer skills.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Leadership: a demonstrated ability to lead people and get results through others in a positive manner.
• Planning: an ability to think ahead and plan over a 30-day time span and prepare action plans to achieve results.
• Quality management systems and continuous improvement orientation.
• An ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong team player.
• Above average conflict resolution skills.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to work on shop floor environment 90% of time.

Alcom USA is proud of its diverse workforce and welcomes employees who speak one or more languages. As a necessity to safely and efficiently perform business operations, employees must be proficient in speaking and understanding English. Alcom will assess the level of fluency required on a job-by-job basis. Employees must be able to speak and understand English for job-related communications and are otherwise welcome to speak their native or other language in the workplace.