Fabrication Supervisor - Aeroderivatives

3rd Shift Fabrication Supervisor (Welding – Turbine / Energy Industry)

Missouri Direct Hire 3rd Shift (Overnight)

About the Company: Our client is a leading engineering and manufacturing organization specializing in aeroderivative turbine solutions and fast-start power generation. With a strong and growing U.S. footprint, they support critical energy infrastructure through high-quality fabrication and repair services.

Position Overview: We are seeking a Fabrication Supervisor to lead a 3rd shift team within a turbine manufacturing and repair environment. This role is responsible for overseeing welding and fabrication operations, ensuring safety, quality, and production targets are consistently met. This is a hands-on leadership role ideal for someone with experience in turbine, power generation, or heavy industrial manufacturing environments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and supervise 3rd shift fabrication and welding operations
• Ensure safety, quality, and productivity standards are consistently met
• Manage employee performance including coaching, evaluations, and discipline
• Monitor production schedules and communicate progress to leadership
• Oversee quality inspections and ensure compliance with welding standards
• Track and report on labor hours, production goals, and operational metrics
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives including 5S and process enhancements
• Ensure accurate reporting for safety incidents, quality issues, and timekeeping

Requirements:

• 5+ years of hands-on welding/fabrication experience (GMAW, SMAW, FCAW, cutting processes)
• Prior leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment
• Experience in turbine, power generation, or heavy industrial manufacturing REQUIRED
• Strong knowledge of AWS and/or ASME welding standards
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
• Experience with shop equipment, measuring tools, and fabrication processes
• Forklift and overhead crane experience preferred

Additional Requirements:

• Must be able to work 3rd shift (overnight)
• Must be authorized to work in the U.S. (no sponsorship available)
• Ability to pass background check and drug screening