Welding Manager

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is a leading manufacturer of structural wind towers in North America. We focus on excellence, offering premier value to our customers.

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. is searching for a Welding Manager.

Location:Newton, IA

Standard Hours: 5:00am- 3:30pm (Monday- Thursday) - May change based on production needs.

What You'll Do:

• Supervise weld technicians
• Supervise the weld school and participants
• Enhance and develop the plant welding program with direction from the Senior Manager of Welding Engineering
• Troubleshoot routine welding techniques and equipment issues
• Evaluate, propose, and implement welding process improvements to increase welding efficiency and quality
• Provide technical assistance on welding during customer and third-party audits
• Participate in internal welding audits
• Train, instruct, and qualify welders of various skill levels
• Certify welders and welding operators as needed
• Complete welding equipment verifications
• Create welding performance reports
• Maintain welding school equipment in good working condition
• Document test results and maintain testing and training records
• Troubleshoot FCAW and SAW equipment issues and weld defect issues
• Read, interpret, and serve as a subject matter expert on welding procedures
• Assist with the management of the New Welder Mentor Program
• May assist in production welding, as needed
• Investigate the root cause of weld defects and develop solutions to avoid them
• All other duties as assigned or needed

What You'll Need:

• AWS Certified Welding Inspector (CWI), or capable of achieving within one year
• Advanced knowledge of FCAW, SAW, and GMAW welding processes with hands on proficiency
• Working knowledge of the AWS D1.1 procedure and performance qualification
• Proficient using various visual weld inspection tools
• Moderate written and oral communication skills
• Moderate proficiency with the Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Capable trainer in classroom and production (hands-on) environments
• Exceptional coaching and influencing skills
• No less than 2 years of demonstrated, successful experience in a production welder role or welding instructor/technician role - preferably in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment
• A high degree of dependability, maturity, and strong leadership characteristics, as demonstrated through previous professional work experience
• Regular and predictable attendance, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team toward achieving a common goal

Working Conditions:

• Work environment includes plant, warehouse, production and non-production areas and plant grounds.
• This position may require work/maintenance coverage beyond the normal hours, shift, and on weekends/holidays

Safety Activities:

• Be aware of and observe all safety practices.
• Know and follow all safety rules and procedures.
• Participate in safety committees and initiatives as assigned.

As an important member of the team, you will be responsible for:

• Activating the potential of our people,
• Caring for our customers,
• Optimizing operations and
• Integrating sustainability into our daily practices as well as our long-term strategy and promote a results-driven culture that is aligned with long term value creation.

Safety Sensitive: Yes

Benefits:

• Health & Pharmacy Plans
• Dental & Vision Plans
• Paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• Critical Illness Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Company Paid Life & AD&D Insurance
• Voluntary Life & AD&D Insurance
• 401(k) W/Company Match
• Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Voluntary Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program