{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"e863ffced2c226d6513e8e4e","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e863ffced2c226d6513e8e4e","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e863ffced2c226d6513e8e4e","title":"Welding Manager","description":"Precision Custom Components (PCC) is seeking a skilled Welding Department Manager (1st shift) to join our team. This is an on-site position reporting to our manufacturing facility in York, PA.\nAt PCC, you’ll be part of a skilled team that delivers high-quality, made-to-spec components where precision, reliability, and customer focus matter. Whether you’re driving results in the office or making them happen on the shop floor, you’ll collaborate across departments to solve problems, support efficient operations, and help ensure every component is completed safely, accurately, and with precision!\nThe 1st Shift Weld Department Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Weld Department and Weld Lab while ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all manufacturing activities. This role provides leadership to supervisors and hourly personnel in a union manufacturing environment, promotes a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and partners with cross-functional teams to meet production, quality, and delivery objectives.\nThe ideal candidate is a servant leader who develops people, builds strong labor-management relationships, and drives operational excellence through collaboration, coaching, and disciplined execution.\nEssential Duties of the Welding Manager:\nLeadership & People Development\nLead the daily operations of the 1st shift Weld Department and provide strategic oversight of the Weld Lab.\nCoach, mentor, and develop department supervisors and hourly employees through compassionate leadership, integrity, accountability, clear communication, and self-discipline.\nFoster a positive, respectful labor-management relationship while ensuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.\nPromote employee engagement, teamwork, and continuous learning throughout the department.\nIdentify employee development opportunities and coordinate technical training through the Weld Lab as needed.\nOperations Management\nDirect daily production activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and within established schedules.\nCoordinate with other department supervisors and shift managers to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute manufacturing activities.\nMonitor production progress, labor hours, and departmental performance while ensuring accurate shift-to-shift communication.\nMaintain awareness of production schedules and proactively address issues that may impact delivery commitments.\nEnsure proper staffing and resource allocation to support manufacturing requirements.\nQuality & Technical Oversight\nPartner with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Program Management to resolve welding-related issues and improve first time quality.\nVerify the quality of work in progress and completed work to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.\nAssist employees in interpreting work instructions, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.\nMonitor and maintain welder qualifications and certifications while coordinating qualification testing through the Weld Lab.\nSupport root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and rework.\nWeld Lab Oversight\nProvide leadership and oversight for the Weld Lab to ensure effective support of production operations.\nCoordinate welding procedure qualifications, welder qualification testing, and technical training activities.\nEnsure welding processes, procedures, and training programs remain current and support operational requirements.\nCollaborate with Welding Engineering and technical personnel to implement process improvements and new technologies.\nSafety & Compliance\nPromote a culture where safety is the highest priority.\nEnforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, welding safety practices, and departmental procedures.\nEnsure compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and applicable labor contract provisions.\nConduct safety observations, address hazards promptly, and support incident investigations when necessary.\nEquipment & Resource Management\nMonitor welding equipment to ensure operational readiness and reliability.\nTroubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with Maintenance and the Weld Lab.\nAssist in evaluating and procuring welding equipment, tooling, and other manufacturing resources to support production demands.\nManage the inventory, issuance, and accountability of company-provided equipment.\nContinuous Improvement\nLead initiatives focused on improving productivity, reducing scrap and rework, and increasing operational efficiency.\nUtilize performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.\nSupport lean manufacturing initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.\nDrive improvements that contribute to meeting safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery objectives.\nEducation/Qualifications:\nHigh School diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required. Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Welding Technology preferred.\n5-10 years of experience in welding large, heavy components in a job shop environment.\n5+ years of related supervisory experience.\nExcellent computer skills required. A general knowledge of ERP Systems and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.\nMust have thorough knowledge of Weld Department training practices, procedures, and equipment.\nMust have demonstrated leadership skills to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct supervisors and workers in accordance with the overall manufacturing plan.\nExperience working with a union workforce preferred.\nPCC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:\n401(k) matching\nMedical insurance\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nLife insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible schedule\nFlexible spending account\nPaid time off\nWork-life balance\nPrecision Custom Components/DC Fabricators is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace where everyone is treated with respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.","company":"Precision Custom Components","rawCompany":"precision custom components","city":"York","state":"PA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-08-10T15:10:49.026Z","occupations":[{"code":"51-4121.00","title":"Welders, Cutters, Solderers, and Brazers","slug":"welders-cutters-solderers-and-brazers"},{"code":"51-1011.00","title":"First-Line Supervisors of Production and Operating Workers","slug":"first-line-supervisors-of-production-and-operating-workers"},{"code":"11-1021.00","title":"General and Operations Managers","slug":"general-and-operations-managers"}],"industries":[{"code":"332710","title":"Machine Shops","slug":"machine-shops"},{"code":"332312","title":"Fabricated Structural Metal Manufacturing","slug":"fabricated-structural-metal-manufacturing"},{"code":"332313","title":"Plate Work Manufacturing","slug":"plate-work-manufacturing"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Welding Manager","description":"Precision Custom Components (PCC) is seeking a skilled Welding Department Manager (1st shift) to join our team. This is an on-site position reporting to our manufacturing facility in York, PA.\nAt PCC, you’ll be part of a skilled team that delivers high-quality, made-to-spec components where precision, reliability, and customer focus matter. Whether you’re driving results in the office or making them happen on the shop floor, you’ll collaborate across departments to solve problems, support efficient operations, and help ensure every component is completed safely, accurately, and with precision!\nThe 1st Shift Weld Department Manager is responsible for leading the daily operations of the Weld Department and Weld Lab while ensuring the safe, efficient, and high-quality execution of all manufacturing activities. This role provides leadership to supervisors and hourly personnel in a union manufacturing environment, promotes a culture of accountability and continuous improvement, and partners with cross-functional teams to meet production, quality, and delivery objectives.\nThe ideal candidate is a servant leader who develops people, builds strong labor-management relationships, and drives operational excellence through collaboration, coaching, and disciplined execution.\nEssential Duties of the Welding Manager:\nLeadership & People Development\nLead the daily operations of the 1st shift Weld Department and provide strategic oversight of the Weld Lab.\nCoach, mentor, and develop department supervisors and hourly employees through compassionate leadership, integrity, accountability, clear communication, and self-discipline.\nFoster a positive, respectful labor-management relationship while ensuring compliance with the collective bargaining agreement.\nPromote employee engagement, teamwork, and continuous learning throughout the department.\nIdentify employee development opportunities and coordinate technical training through the Weld Lab as needed.\nOperations Management\nDirect daily production activities to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently, and within established schedules.\nCoordinate with other department supervisors and shift managers to effectively plan, prioritize, and execute manufacturing activities.\nMonitor production progress, labor hours, and departmental performance while ensuring accurate shift-to-shift communication.\nMaintain awareness of production schedules and proactively address issues that may impact delivery commitments.\nEnsure proper staffing and resource allocation to support manufacturing requirements.\nQuality & Technical Oversight\nPartner with Engineering, Quality, Production, and Program Management to resolve welding-related issues and improve first time quality.\nVerify the quality of work in progress and completed work to ensure compliance with applicable standards and specifications.\nAssist employees in interpreting work instructions, engineering drawings, blueprints, and technical documentation.\nMonitor and maintain welder qualifications and certifications while coordinating qualification testing through the Weld Lab.\nSupport root cause investigations and implement corrective actions to reduce defects and rework.\nWeld Lab Oversight\nProvide leadership and oversight for the Weld Lab to ensure effective support of production operations.\nCoordinate welding procedure qualifications, welder qualification testing, and technical training activities.\nEnsure welding processes, procedures, and training programs remain current and support operational requirements.\nCollaborate with Welding Engineering and technical personnel to implement process improvements and new technologies.\nSafety & Compliance\nPromote a culture where safety is the highest priority.\nEnforce company safety policies, OSHA regulations, welding safety practices, and departmental procedures.\nEnsure compliance with company policies, quality requirements, and applicable labor contract provisions.\nConduct safety observations, address hazards promptly, and support incident investigations when necessary.\nEquipment & Resource Management\nMonitor welding equipment to ensure operational readiness and reliability.\nTroubleshoot equipment issues and coordinate repairs with Maintenance and the Weld Lab.\nAssist in evaluating and procuring welding equipment, tooling, and other manufacturing resources to support production demands.\nManage the inventory, issuance, and accountability of company-provided equipment.\nContinuous Improvement\nLead initiatives focused on improving productivity, reducing scrap and rework, and increasing operational efficiency.\nUtilize performance metrics to identify opportunities for process improvement.\nSupport lean manufacturing initiatives and foster a culture of continuous improvement.\nDrive improvements that contribute to meeting safety, quality, cost, and on-time delivery objectives.\nEducation/Qualifications:\nHigh School diploma, GED, or trade school diploma required. Associate's or Bachelor’s degree in Welding Technology preferred.\n5-10 years of experience in welding large, heavy components in a job shop environment.\n5+ years of related supervisory experience.\nExcellent computer skills required. A general knowledge of ERP Systems and Microsoft applications such as Word, Excel, and Outlook is required.\nMust have thorough knowledge of Weld Department training practices, procedures, and equipment.\nMust have demonstrated leadership skills to plan, organize, coordinate, and direct supervisors and workers in accordance with the overall manufacturing plan.\nExperience working with a union workforce preferred.\nPCC offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:\n401(k) matching\nMedical insurance\nDental insurance\nDisability insurance\nLife insurance\nEmployee assistance program\nFlexible schedule\nFlexible spending account\nPaid time off\nWork-life balance\nPrecision Custom Components/DC Fabricators is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to a workplace where everyone is treated with respect. Employment decisions are made without regard to any legally protected status. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.","datePosted":"2026-08-10T15:10:49.026Z","dateModified":"2026-08-10T15:10:49.026Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Precision Custom Components","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"York","addressRegion":"PA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"e863ffced2c226d6513e8e4e"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/e863ffced2c226d6513e8e4e"}}