Weld Lead

The Weld Lead is responsible for leading daily welding operations, coordinating work assignments, supporting welders in achieving quality and productivity goals, and ensuring jobs are completed safely and on schedule. This position serves as the primary point of contact for welding-related questions, training, and problem-solving on the shop floor while actively performing welding duties alongside the team.

• Provide daily direction and work assignments to welders.
• Assist with onboarding and training new welders.
• Monitor workflow and communicate priorities to the welding team.
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Address minor production issues and escape larger concerns to supervision.
• Lead by example through attendance, safety, quality, and professionalism.

• Coordinate work to meet production schedules and delivery commitments.
• Review job travelers, drawings, specifications, and work instructions before production begins.
• Monitor job progress and communicate delays, bottlenecks, or material shortages.
• Assist in balancing workload between welders and work centers.
• Support schedule recovery efforts when production issues arise.

• Ensure all welding activities meet customer, drawing, and quality requirements.
• Verify proper fit-up, weld appearance, dimensions, and workmanship standards.
• Perform first-piece and in-process inspections as required.
• Help identify root causes of weld defects and implement corrective actions.
• Support customer nonconformance investigations and rework activities.
• Maintain compliance with ISO 9001 procedures and quality standards.

• Promote a safe work environment and enforce safety procedures.
• Ensure proper use of PPE and welding safety equipment.
• Identify and report unsafe conditions or behaviors.
• Participate in safety meetings and continuous improvement initiatives.

• Perform MIG, TIG, Stick, and other welding processes as required.
• Read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, work orders, and fabrication drawings.
• Assist with fixture setup, weld sequence planning, and fabrication methods.
• Troubleshoot welding, fit-up, and equipment-related issues.
• Work closely with machining, laser, press brake, powder coat, and assembly departments.

• Identify opportunities to improve quality, efficiency, and throughput.
• Recommend tooling, fixture, and process improvements.
• Participate in kaizen activities and process improvement projects.
• Support implementation of standard work and best practices.

-Full Time, Day Shift 6 am to 2:30 pm

-Required

Education:

- High School Diploma or GED

-Compensation:

- $20.00 to $28.00 /hour Dependent on Experience

- Medical/Dental Insurance

- Paid Time Off

-401k

- Supplementary Insurance

- Wellness Center Membership Discount

-Boot and eyeglasses stipend