Senior​/Lead Welder

Senior/Lead Welder

Avon Manufacturing is a custom manufacturer of steel molds for the CRH/Oldcastle Infrastructure nationwide family of precast concrete plants. Each mold is made to order based on custom designs and engineering. We are looking for an experienced welder/fabricator with a background in leading teams to manufacture molds from blueprints from start to finish using a variety of processes. This is a hands-on path to leadership role.

• Embody a strong safety culture by displaying and enforcing CRH/Oldcastle safety policies and procedures
• Learn every process in the shop from existing foreman and be able to make decisions and adjustments to team member workloads to optimize the flow of production
• Steel fabrication of heavy gauge materials and components
• Fitting, setting, and assembling fabricated structures
• Cutting and welding with a variety of processes (primarily MIG welding)
• Inspecting and testing welds
• Enforce shop housekeeping procedures to ensure safe and well-organized work areas
• Track production, maintenance, safety consumables and alert management or vendors of the need for re-stock
• Attend daily production meetings
• Attend blueprint reviews with other foreman and drafters
• Overseeing team members' quality and control
• Mentor and development junior welders as needed

At least 5 years of experience in the following areas:

• Fabricating structural steel and plate
• Leading a team preferably in a fabrication or manufacturing environment
• Capable of fabricating from blueprints
• Hand and power tool experience
• Measuring instrument use and the ability to calculate/copy angles
• Experience with overhead crane use, to include safety and proper rigging is necessary
• Experience operating a variety of metalworking machinery (plasma cutters, grinders, welders, drills, punches, press brake, hydraulic presses, machining, etc.)
• Punctuality and reliability
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs
• The ability to sit/stand/kneel/crouch