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JOB SUMMARY

The Weld Manager is responsible for the overall management of the Weld Department and will lead a highly experienced weld team to meet the goals of the company and our customers. This position will ensure that all safety protocols are followed consistently and correctly. They will collaborate with our leadership team in production output, staffing, equipment needs, quality assurance, and employee development. The Weld Manager will identify both short and long-term goals of the department, ensuring strategic alignment while driving continuous improvement to achieve organizational objectives.

This management position will ensure that the scheduled work is executed safely and in a systematic manner while ensuring the quality standards are being met so that qualified technicians perform the assigned tasks.

COMPANY OVERVIEW

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. (CRT) began as a locally family-owned business, with operations in Mentor, OH since 1985, and grew into a global leader (500+ employees) in the aerospace MRO sector.

Specializing in the repair and overhaul of turbine engine components, CRT proudly serves the world’s largest airlines and jet engine manufactures. Component Repair Technologies, is focused on our valued employees, customers, and community.

In 2025, CRT became a Safran Aircraft Engines company as a Center of Excellence for the repair of large jet engine parts in the Americas.

For over 120 years, Safran, through its Aircraft Engines subsidiary, designs, produces, markets and supports, alone or in partnership, aircraft engines offering world-class performance and reliability. Its core purpose is to contribute to a safer, more sustainable world, where air transport is more environmentally friendly, comfortable and accessible.

Operating through CFM International, its 50/50 joint venture with GE Aerospace, Safran Aircraft Engines is the world’s leading supplier of single-aisle commercial jet engines, the CFM56 and LEAP. Safran Aircraft Engines is fully committed to sustainable aviation through the RISE (Revolutionary Innovation for Sustainable Engines) technology development program. Safran Aircraft Engines also deploys a global network providing a full range of support, maintenance & repair services.

Take-off in your career, learn new skills and become part of a world-class workforce.

Visit www.componentrepair.com and www.safran-group.com for more information.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Ensures the safety of the team by diligently monitoring operations, enforcing all safety rules, and implementing safety protocols.

2. Provide direct managerial oversight of the department and personnel while motivating, coaching and counseling the team to achieve the desired results.

3. Use company identified metrics to track and assess the performance of the team while helping to gauge progress towards goals and informed decision-making. Use metrics to establish daily, weekly, and monthly objectives and communication to the team.

4. Oversee all activities of the Weld Department that contribute to the repair of the turbine engine components.

5. Handle multiple projects and tasks concurrently. Prioritize, delegate and organize projects effectively to ensure seamless workflow and efficiency.

6. Evaluates and recommends equipment needs and purchases and establish the integration plan of the assets.

7. Monitor assigned work while reviewing completed jobs/projects to ensure adherence to work scope, labor factors and company expectations.

8. Perform or oversee administrative functions, such as personnel work hours, scheduled time off, shift schedules, overtime, performance reviews, employee development, conflict resolution, disciplinary actions and the leading of regular team meetings.

9. Establish and implement employee training and succession planning.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

1. A minimum of two years’ experience as a supervisor or manager in a manufacturing and/or weld environment.

2. Strong verbal and written communication skills to internal and external levels.

3. Experience in TIG welding.

4. Experience in interpreting and following verbal and written instructions accurately, including the reading and interpretation of shop drawings, welding symbols, and work scope instructions, and applying basic shop math skills to the same.

5. Familiarity with manufacturing and production welding equipment.

6. Basic knowledge of computers.

OTHER QUALIFICATIONS

1. Minimum two years field experience.

2. High School graduate, with advanced educational accreditation.

3. An understanding of the NDT (non-destructive testing) process.

4. Demonstrated ability to multi-task while adhering to a high attention to detail standards.

5. Read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

6. Familiarity with measuring gages such as calipers and micrometers.

7. Preferred, but not required:

a. Technical high school, or equivalent trade school completion in a weld curriculum.

b. Successful completion of skill specific TIG welding courses from an approved technical or welding school.

c. Previous certification credentials in an AWS welding classification, with AWS.

d. Aerospace background or repair/overhaul of turbine gas components.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

1. This position has pre-employment testing requirements that may require fitness for duty testing and a vision exam.

2. Follow general shop safety procedures including the occasional use of safety glasses, safety toe shoes, and hearing protection.

3. Work in difficult positions from time to time. Stand and/or sit for portions of the shift. Move parts (>50 pounds) using hoists, slings, carts, or other handling methods. Move less heavy parts (<50 pounds) with or without hoists, slings, or carts.

4. Occasionally use powered and non-powered hand tools.

COMPANY BENEFITS

Our employees and families are the number one asset at CRT. A progressive and innovative benefits package is in place, such as:

1. CRT currently offers two excellent health care options, one being a fully funded program ( no premiums for employee and family ) and the other being a traditional employee premium contribution. Programs include health, vision, and dental coverages. Additional programs include short- and long-term disability and life insurance.

2. The company offers a 401k program with company match.

3. Continuing education is offered via multiple sources and opportunities with tuition reimbursement based on eligibility requirements.

4. Traditional paid time off (PTO) is offered via vacation days and personal days.

5. Multiple shift opportunities with hourly premiums for off-shifts are offered.

6. To review other benefits, visit our website at www.componentrepair.com/careers or Facebook page www.facebook.com/ComponentRepair to see, “what we are up to.”

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PARTICIPATION

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V.

CRT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting the health and well-being of its employees. It is the Company’s policy to only hire individuals who do not use drugs. All candidates will be screened for drug use prior to hire. Employment opportunities at CRT are open to all qualified applicants solely based on their job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. CRT complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws with regards to equal employment opportunity.

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EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER AND AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PARTICIPATION

Component Repair Technologies, Inc. is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer, M/F/H/V.

CRT is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace and promoting the health and well-being of its employees. It is the Company’s policy to only hire individuals who do not use drugs. All candidates will be screened for drug use prior to hire. Employment opportunities at CRT are open to all qualified applicants solely on the basis of their job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities. CRT complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws with regard to equal employment opportunity.