This job was posted by https://joblink.maine.gov : For more information, please see: https://joblink.maine.gov/jobs/1391926 Position Description **Job Title:**Welding Supervisor Reports To: Production Manager **Location:**East Boothbay Maine 04544 **Date:**10/06/26 Primary Function: Hands on work leader for commercials/marine welding. Supports steel shipbuilding production by planning and supervising and leading structural and pipe welding trade activities. Supervise, train, mentor and develop direct reports to support and achieve high levels of individual performance and technical skill progression. Areas of accountability include safety, quality, team productivity, schedule performance, budget adherence, and material inventory for all welding department related processes. Primary Responsibilities: Technical Trade Knowledge Has advanced level of technical welding and metal fabrication knowledge. Ability to interpret and adhere to weld schedules for all projects while ensuring regulatory requirements are met. Always pursues trades best practices for compliance and production results. Advanced understanding of how trade work impacts the work flow of other trades. Keeps an active eye on industry and trade technology development and best practices. Leadership Directs and supervises welding trade workers during the shipbuilding process. Leads by example in personal actions, appearance, and input of time. Has good job discipline and is able to hold themselves as well as others to high levels of accountability/ standards. Strives for continued self-improvement in self and direct reports. Operational Standards Manages company resources, departmental interaction, and equipment to promote high levels of equipment, facility and labor utilization. Promotes a culture of disciplined adherence to established operational standards and works to meet all Company expectations. Works within a personnel development plan to create opportunities for employee growth. Promotes a culture of safety and is accountable for crews safety performance. Performs job hazard analysis and actively seeks ways of eliminating hazards at all stages of production build Planning & Organizing Plans, tracks and monitors work hull package performance against planned schedules and budgets and creates proactive plans of improving efficiency. Is proactive and timely when dealing with employees and hull construction issues. Coordinates with ABS or other regulatory bodies as needed to ensure inspection requirements are met throughout production. Ability to read blueprints (PDF, CAD or TruView), interpret product data sheets, and conduct regular material inventory reviews throughout projects. Administration Completes timecard review and approval in a timely manner, ensures hours are charged to the appropriate work packages, and distributes labor hours efficiently on all projects. Is proactive and appropriately pursues change orders when necessary. Teamwork Works collaboratively with other W&D Trades, personnel and management. Utilizes individual skills and strengths for the benefit of the team and is willing to go above and beyond to support the team. Delegation and Supervision In a team based environment, reviews man hour performance and implements a plan to achieve manning budget and performance goals. Demonstrates ability to take charge and direct others in accomplishing work, effectively selects and motivates crews, encourages career development for crew members and completes timely reviews. Communications Verbal and written communications are clear and concise. Demonstrates good listening skills. Takes time to communicate with all crew members offering constructive ongoing dialogue. Effectiv ly communicates with other trade work leaders to support production efforts, is proactive in asking questions or raisin