WELDING SUPPLY SPECIALIST
Job Summary:
The Welding Supply Specialist plays a crucial role in ensuring that all welding materials and supplies are adequately stocked and available for ongoing projects within the mining, quarrying, and oil and gas extraction sectors. This position involves analyzing inventory levels, forecasting future needs, and coordinating with suppliers to maintain optimal stock levels. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing inventory management systems that enhance efficiency and reduce costs. Additionally, they will collaborate with project managers and welding teams to understand their requirements and ensure timely delivery of materials. Ultimately, this role is vital for supporting operational continuity and maximizing productivity in welding operations.
Essential Duties:
•Monitor and analyze inventory levels of welding materials and supplies to ensure availability for ongoing and upcoming projects.
•Forecast future inventory requirements based on project schedules, consumption trends, and welding crew needs.
•Coordinate with suppliers to place orders, manage delivery timelines, and handle any procurement issues.
•Implement and maintain effective inventory tracking systems to optimize stock levels and reduce waste.
•Collaborate with welding and fabrication teams to understand material needs and ensure just-in-time delivery to minimize downtime.
•Ensure accurate billing, documentation, and reconciliation of all welding materials used.
•Operate forklifts and other material handling equipment to receive, move, and store inventory.
•Prepare and package welding supplies for delivery to job sites, field crews, or fabrication workstations.
•Interpret blueprints and materials lists to verify availability of required items prior to project initiation.
•Adhere to all safety, environmental, and operational procedures, especially when handling flammable materials or compressed gases.
Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:
•Knowledge of inventory management practices, material handling procedures, and welding supply needs.
•Strong analytical skills with the ability to read and interpret data to forecast needs and make informed decisions.
•Ability to communicate clearly with vendors, internal customers, and team members.
•Proficiency in Microsoft Office and inventory management software; experience with ERP systems is a plus.
•Familiarity with welding processes, materials (e.g., rods, wire, gases), and equipment is strongly preferred.
•Ability to safely operate forklifts and other material handling tools.
•Attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and the ability to prioritize tasks independently.
•Physical ability to lift, carry, and move heavy materials.
Education and Experience:
•High school diploma or equivalent (GED).
•Proven experience in inventory management or supply chain planning, preferably in the oil and gas or industrial fabrication sectors.
•Basic computer proficiency required (data entry, email, report generation).
•Valid driver’s license and clean driving record.
Working Conditions:
•Warehouse/shop environment with occasional field delivery assignments.
•Exposure to noise, fumes, dust, heavy materials, and variable temperatures.
•Frequent lifting (up to 100 lbs), standing, walking, and bending.
•Use of PPE including gloves, safety glasses, and steel-toed boots is required.
•Forklift certification preferred or must be obtained after hire.
Additional Information:
•FLSA Classification: Non-exempt
•Employment Category: Regular Full-Time
•Safety Sensitive Position: Yes
•The employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodation will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.
•The Employer retains the right to change or assign other duties to this position.
•Dugan Production is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
•The company has reviewed this job description to ensure that essential functions and basic duties have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities.
•Employment with Dugan Production Corp. is considered at will, meaning that either the company or employee may terminate the employment relationship at any time with or without cause or notice.