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METALS SUPERVISOR ESR

Everett Ship Repair
United Statesfull_timeVerifiedPosted 21 May 2026
💰 $94,000/yr($78,000/yr$94,000/yr)

About the role

Job DetailsLevel: ExperiencedJob Location: Everett Ship Repair LLC - Everett, WA 98201Position Type: Full TimeEducation Level: Graduate DegreeSalary Range: $39.90 - $47.69 HourlyTravel Percentage: NegligibleJob Shift: DayJob Category: ConstructionEverett Ship Repair is the Pacific Northwest’s Premiere Ship Repair Facility. Founded in 2019, Everett Ship Repair offers vast ship repair capabilities from its facility in Everett, Washington, including repair, maintenance, and conversion services for any type of commercial vessels, with focus on commercial workboats and passenger vessels. ESR strives to continuously improve our repair and construction methods into efficient and reliable processes. We seek tradesmen who share that view, value learning opportunities, and desire an opportunity to apply their skills in our progressive environment.

 

We are seeking an Experienced Metals Supervisor who will lead the efforts of the Journeymen and Apprentice Fitters and Welders under his/her supervision and motivate them to accomplish the work safely, correctly, and efficiently, as well as oversee the entire metal trades, including welding and machinery assembly operations. This role will be responsible for planning and coordinating all labor, materials, tools, and equipment, change orders and safety documentation. Additional responsibilities include partnering with HR to recommend actions related to hiring, firing, or execution of formal discipline and executing as appropriate. 

 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES


In addition to performing full range of journeyman duties, executes daily work assignments and expectations for assigned team and/or task/ project.
Assigns tasks, assures completion of tasks within deadlines, resolves conflicts, and motivates optimal performance from department trades and support staff.
Sets daily and/or weekly goals and objectives for assigned crew members
Responsible for general oversight of personnel to include time reporting
Reviews the quality of work of assigned employees and reports instances of deficiencies
Observes his or her workers’ job performance and identifies any areas that require training and assists in providing needed training and answers questions.
Connects with team and promotes an environment that promotes collaboration and teamwork
Works with QC to identify defects that require repair or rework.
Provides input into performance reviews for employees as well as raises concerns that might warrant more formal investigation or disciplinary action.



Ensures employees under his or her supervision are properly directed and have all the necessary tooling, equipment, specifications, drawings to accomplish assigned work
Provide on-the-job training to those individuals under his/her supervision
Ensures that employees on his or her crew are qualified to perform their work
Participates and contributes to toolbox meetings and communicates safety concerns, work scope, plans, and schedules
Ensures through personal inspections that correct construction procedures are followed, and work is following the plans and specifications. Points out deficiencies, explains and takes corrective action as needed
Accurately and in a timely manner, updates project progress



Handles planning including specifying staffing needs and scheduling, tools, materials, equipment, and subcontracts.



Assists in administration of the Apprentice Fitting, Welding and Machinist apprenticeship programs.



Prepares for and executes effective shift change to assure clarity of work progress, effective communication of task and project status, and effective staging to assure efficient and seamless transition and progress toward applicable milestones.
Models standards of excellence in leadership, safety, quality, and productivity for the members of his/her crew.
Ensure through personal inspection and power of example that correct construction procedures are followed and work is following the plans and specifications. Points out deficiencies, explains and recommends corrective action as needed.
Demonstrate and model behavior supportive of the direction the company is headed; provides meaningful and constructive suggestions for practice improvements; acts as and is a recognized leader among peers.
May attend daily production meetings and coordinates assignments with other shops.

QualificationsRequirements


4 years related experience or 8 years related ship building/ship repair experience
Must be a highly qualified journeyman
knowledge on ship construction and ability to troubleshoot issues in real time
Effective leadership, communication, and team-building skills
Ability to read and understand and execute from drawing
Must be able to physically transit all areas of the facility and yard and be able to go aboard marine vessels, climb ladders, work in confined spaces, and wear personal protective equipment
Effective lea

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