Job Purpose:

To supervise and coordinate welding activities in the fabrication of switchgear enclosures, panels, and related sheet metal assemblies. Ensure compliance with welding procedures, quality standards, and production targets while maintaining safety and efficiency on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

1. Production Supervision

Plan, assign, and supervise daily welding and fabrication tasks for welders.

Ensure welding activities are carried out as per approved WPS (Welding Procedure Specification) and fabrication drawings.

Monitor welding of CRCA, HRCA and GI sheet metals (1–5 mm) commonly used in switchgear manufacturing.

Control welding distortion and ensure dimensional accuracy of enclosures and panels.

2. Quality Control

Inspect welds visually and with gauges to ensure defect-free joints.

Coordinate with QC team for weld inspections and ensure adherence to ISO standards.

Identify, analyse, and resolve welding-related quality issues to minimize rework.

3. Safety Compliance

Enforce safety practices in the welding and fabrication area (PPE usage, fire prevention, fume extraction).

Maintain compliance with ISO 9001, and OHSAS standards.

4. Manpower Training

Guide, train, and develop welders to improve skill levels.

Plan manpower allocation based on production schedules and deadlines.





Conduct periodic assessments of welder performance and skill certification.

5. Coordination Reporting

Work closely with design, production, and quality departments to resolve fabrication challenges.

Maintain daily welding reports, production logs, and defect records in ERP/Excel.

Support continuous improvement initiatives (5S, Kaizen, Lean manufacturing).

Qualifications

ITI-Welding is preferrable.

or

Other qualification with Welding Experience

Additional Information

Required Skills Competencies

Robust knowledge of MIG, TIG, and spot-welding processes.

Hands-on experience in sheet metal fabrication (thin sheet CRCA, GI, HRCA).

Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings welding symbols.

Good knowledge of welding inspection methods quality standards.

Strong team management and problem-solving skills.

Basic computer knowledge (MS Excel, ERP entry, reporting).

Familiarity with powder coating / finishing requirements is an added advantage.

3–5 years of experience in welding supervision, preferably in switchgear or sheet metal fabrication industry.

Knowledge of ISO standards related to switchgear fabrication.

Welding inspector certification (AWS / CSWIP) preferred but not mandatory.

📌 Welding Supervisor (India)
🏢 Switchgear and Control Technics Private
📍 India