Manual Weld Lead - 3rd Shift

Job Purpose

Assist in the daily operations and monitoring of the manual weld area by tracking daily performance, coordinating personnel, and administering safety and quality improvements.

• Assist with coordination of all aspects of the production within the manual weld area or areas assigned.
• Manufacture MIG‑welded assemblies in accordance with engineering standards while meeting company safety, quality, and productivity expectations.
• Responsible for cross training based on training standards, employee deployment to respective work assignments, manpower allocation, quality and material issues.
• Provide hands‑on guidance, support, and training to welders in proper techniques, safety practices, and quality standards.
• Assist in developing and maintaining time standards and the continuous flow of materials.
• Document and discuss with supervisor/manager any discrepancies regarding quality and time standards with welders.
• Work with supervisor/manager to lead small group meetings to address inefficient work practices and collaborate to make improvements in the work area.
• Communicate to the supervisor/manager employee work issues.
• May work closely with quality assurance on failed materials/components and related quality issues.
• Coordinate service work orders into the daily set production schedule.
• Manufacturing leads liaise with other department leads and supervisory management.
• May assist with performance reviews; administer corrective action as needed.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

• Strong verbal and written communication.
• Mechanical ability.
• Previous experience with strong working knowledge in welding.
• Minimum of Associate’s Degree; high school diploma or equivalent.
• Minimum of 1‑year experience in a leadership role in a manufacturing environment.
• Microsoft Office experience.
• Experience in a MRP system.

Will be working around moving parts and the work area can be excessively noisy. Good hand/eye coordination. Must be able to lift 35 lbs. Hearing protection must be worn in the designated area.

Base wage between $24.50–$30.25 per hour with eligibility for overtime. Opportunity to participate in the Production Bonus Plan. $1.00 per hour shift differential for 3rd shift. Comprehensive benefits package including 401(k) with 4% employer match, medical, dental, vision, parental, military leaves, paid time off, paid holidays, short‑term and optional long‑term disability, health savings account, dependent care accounts, life insurance, supplemental life and AD&D insurance, identity protection, legal services, adoption assistance, tuition assistance, commuter benefits, employee discounts, and employee assistance program.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other protected status recognized under applicable law.