Supervisor, Welding & Fabrication

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Job Summary: Supervise equipment repair and assembly activities, optimizing resources and maintaining workshop operational continuity while complying with quality and safety management systems. Key Highlights: 1. Opportunity to make an impact and exceed what is possible 2. Growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion, and collaboration 3. Contribute to industry-leading solutions in Metso's global industry Our world depends on rocks, minerals, metals and other raw materials – the building blocks of modern society. As an industry leader, Metso helps transform these essential materials to enable sustainable modern life. Our solutions and services support everything from renewable energy and electrification to the infrastructure and digital economy shaping our future. Together, we help our customers meet growing demand while driving the industry toward a more sustainable use of the earth’s natural resources. Join nearly 18,000 Metsonites worldwide, each bringing unique expertise and experience to positive change. At Metso, you’re supported by a growth culture built on safety, wellbeing, inclusion and collaboration. This is your opportunity to make an impact and rise above the possible. **Job posting end date:** 03\.06\.2026 **Location:** Arequipa **Job Purpose:** Supervise equipment repair and component assembly activities according to established scheduling and procedures for mechanical and/or welding work, optimizing resources and maintaining workshop operational continuity; comply with Quality, Occupational Health and Safety Management Systems; to properly safeguard and preserve inventory assets. **Key Responsibilities:** Develop detailed activity schedules in coordination with planning to carry out disassembly, evaluation, welding, and fabrication tasks within established timeframes. Review scope and proper completion of welding repair minutes, thermal treatment records, and associated controls. Develop and maintain up-to-date welding repair procedures, lifting operations, thermal treatment, and testing procedures both in-house and at customer sites. Supervise and assign operational staff to execute assigned tasks in accordance with established procedures and timelines. Validate and submit worker hours reports to the responsible department. Report malfunctions of workshop equipment assigned to your team. Coordinate equipment, component, and spare parts receipt and dispatch. Request replacement of tools, lifting equipment, and other items required to perform activities. Fulfill all labor obligations as stipulated by applicable legislation and internal company policies, including those related to occupational health and safety—both for the company and its customers—and train personnel under your supervision to comply with such obligations. Other duties assigned by your immediate supervisor in accordance with your position. **To succeed, you must meet the following requirements:** Graduate or Bachelor’s degree in Technical or University programs such as Mechanical Engineering, Mechatronics, Metallurgical Engineering, Mechanical-Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Welding, or related fields. 5 years of professional experience performing similar leadership or supervisory roles. CWI certification (Mandatory) Experience in welding repair and thermal treatment of crushing, grinding, processing, and heavy mineral handling equipment. Knowledge of welded part fabrication and welding processes SMAW, FCAW, SAW, and GTAW. Knowledge of material characterization and non-destructive testing. Ability to read mechanical and welding drawings, bearing selection and assembly, and selection of fits and tolerances. Knowledge of metal spray and polymer coating processes, lifting and flipping operations for components. Knowledge of quality management systems and continuous improvement tools. Intermediate-level Office software proficiency. Intermediate-level English language proficiency. Driver’s license. **We Offer:** An organization that values diversity and inclusion as strengths to appreciate and maximize value across our organization, leveraging the knowledge, ideas, and perspectives of our people. A friendly, respectful environment that values high ambition, places the customer at the center of everything we do, fosters teamwork, and promotes open and honest communication. Challenging opportunities contributing to the development and enhancement of industry-leading solutions in Metso’s industry. Regular opportunities to collaborate within a global community. Pride in contributing to an industry leader delivering end-to-end solutions and services globally for aggregates, mineral processing, and metals refining industries. Metso is committed to pay equity and transparent reward practices globally. Compensation information is shared in line with local legislation and applicable recruitment practices. How to join \- Working at Metso \- About Metso \- Diversity and Inclusion \- Meet our people Metso is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and diverse workforce culture. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, nationality, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran or status as a qualified individual with a disability. Metso is a frontrunner in sustainable technologies, end\-to\-end solutions and services for the aggregates, minerals processing and metals refining industries globally. We improve our customers’ energy and water efficiency, increase their productivity, and reduce environmental risks with our product and service expertise. We are the partner for positive change. Metso is headquartered in Espoo, Finland. At the end of 2025 Metso had close to 18,000 employees in around 50 countries, and sales in 2025 were about EUR 5\.3 billion. Metso is listed on the Nasdaq Helsinki. metso.com