Job Title: 2nd Shift Welding Supervisor
City and State: Elgin, IL
Pay Rate: $32.00 - $36.00/hour
Schedule/Shift: 2nd Shift (3:00 PM - 11:30 PM)
Employment Type: Temp-to-Hire or Direct Hire
Summary:
Lead and coordinate 2nd shift welding and fabrication operations in a manufacturing environment producing stainless-steel food processing and packaging equipment. This role is responsible for driving productivity, maintaining food-grade quality standards, ensuring workplace safety, and supporting continuous improvement initiatives while leading a team of skilled TIG welders.
Responsibilities:
- Direct and oversee 2nd shift welding and fabrication operations to maximize productivity, quality, and equipment utilization.
- Ensure all stainless-steel assemblies meet food-grade welding, grinding, cosmetic, and tolerance requirements while achieving production schedules.
- Manage labor, materials, equipment, and departmental resources to support cost reduction and operational efficiency.
- Lead, coach, and support welding team members through problem-solving, training, performance accountability, and policy administration.
- Promote a safe work environment by maintaining housekeeping standards and continuously improving safety practices.
Qualifications:
- 8+ years of welding and fabrication experience, including at least 4 years in a supervisory or leadership role.
- Expert-level TIG welding experience with 303 and 304 stainless steel and the ability to maintain high cosmetic finish standards.
- Strong ability to read and interpret complex mechanical blueprints and manufacturing drawings.
- Excellent leadership, organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently.
- High school diploma or GED required; welding certification preferred. Must be able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 pounds.
Benefits:
- Medical Plan
- Dental Plan
- Vision/Eyewear plan
- IL Paid Leave Hours
- 401k
- Life insurance
- Prescription drug reimbursement
- Short-term disability
- Referral bonuses
Four Ways To Apply for this position: (pick one)
- Email your resume to crystallakeil@expresspros.com
- Apply online and submit the application to the Crystal Lake, IL location
- Call or text at 815-788-8556
- Visit our office at 580 E. Terra Cotta Ave. Crystal Lake, IL 60014 or 750 S. 8th St. West Dundee, IL 60118
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