Job Ref: # 5638036
Date Posted: 3/18/2026
City, State: Palatka, Florida
Salary (USD): $20 - $30
Description
Aluminum Welding Supervisor
Location: Palatka, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time
About the Role
The Aluminum Welding Supervisor leads all operations within the aluminum welding department, ensuring production runs efficiently, safely, and on schedule. This role is responsible for overseeing personnel, coordinating workflows, and driving quality and performance across new construction and repair projects in a shipyard environment. The supervisor plays a key role in balancing production targets, cost control, and team development.
What You'll Do
- Lead and coordinate daily operations of the aluminum welding department
- Plan and prioritize production schedules to meet deadlines and project demands
- Monitor workflow, staffing levels, and resource allocation to maintain efficiency
- Supervise, train, evaluate, and support aluminum welding staff
- Maintain employee records, performance evaluations, and disciplinary actions
- Ensure production goals for cost, quality, and output are met or exceeded
- Coordinate material flow to support continuous production
- Request and manage supplies, tools, and equipment
- Partner with Production Manager on outsourcing needs when required
- Recommend improvements to processes, equipment, and product quality
- Oversee maintenance and proper operation of welding equipment
- Inspect fit-up, tank shells, and completed welds for quality and compliance
- Read and interpret blueprints, weld schedules, and technical drawings
- Collaborate with QA/QC and inspection teams to ensure standards are met
- Enforce safety protocols and proper use of PPE and equipment
- Troubleshoot equipment issues and identify defective materials
- Support hands-on welding, layout, plasma cutting, and fabrication as needed
- Ensure welds meet airtight, watertight, and fuel-tight standards
Must-Have Skills and Experience
(These are required for consideration.)
- Prior supervisory or lead experience in a welding or fabrication environment
- Strong aluminum welding experience in shipbuilding, marine, or heavy industrial settings
- Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and technical specifications
- Experience managing production schedules and workforce planning
- Proficiency with welding processes and equipment (MIG, TIG, etc.)
- Strong knowledge of safety standards and industrial best practices
- Experience inspecting weld quality and ensuring compliance with specifications
- Ability to use hand tools, power tools, and precision measuring equipment
- Strong communication and team leadership skills
Nice-to-Have Skills
(These are preferred but not required.)
- Shipyard or marine vessel construction experience
- Experience working with automated welding equipment
- Familiarity with QA/QC processes and working with inspection authorities
- Experience with budgeting or cost control in a production environment
- Knowledge of air-arc gouging and advanced fabrication techniques
Who You Are
- A hands-on leader who can balance floor presence with team management
- Organized and able to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Detail-oriented with a strong focus on quality and safety
- A problem-solver who can quickly adjust to production challenges
- Accountable and reliable, with a strong sense of ownership over team performance
Additional Details
- Schedule: First Shift
- Salary Range: Starting at $35/hour (based on experience)
- Travel: None specified
- Certifications: AWS or relevant welding certifications preferred
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