Lead Welder

Job Title: Weld Department Lead

Summary:
 The Weld Department Lead plays a key role in supporting the Weld Department Supervisor by overseeing daily welding operations, ensuring team efficiency, and maintaining quality and safety standards. This position serves as a bridge between welders and leadership, helping to implement best practices, support continuous improvement, and provide hands-on guidance to the team. The Weld Department Lead works closely with the Weld Department Supervisor to ensure smooth operations, address challenges, and uphold high-quality production standards.

Requirements:

• Demonstrates a consistently positive and professional attitude in all interactions
• Strong technical expertise in MIG welding and robotic welding processes
• Leadership skills with the ability to motivate, coach, and develop team members
• Effective communication and problem-solving skills
• High emotional intelligence and ability to foster a positive team culture
• Working knowledge of AWS welding codes, blueprint reading, and quality control standards
• Ability to troubleshoot welding issues and ensure compliance with production goals
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, and continuous improvement
• Physical ability to stand, squat, kneel, and climb for extended periods and lift 50 lbs
• Ability to perform weld inspections and support welder certifications
• Successful completion of a pre-employment background check and drug screening

Responsibilities:

• Act as a point of contact for welders, ensuring they have the tools, materials, and support needed to meet production goals
• Assist the Weld Department Supervisor in coordinating daily workflows, prioritizing tasks, and monitoring progress
• Provide hands-on support, troubleshooting weld defects, and ensuring adherence to AWS welding standards
• Conduct weld inspections and verify that weld quality meets internal and external requirements
• Lead by example in safety compliance, enforcing PPE usage and OSHA regulations
• Support training and development efforts, including mentoring new welders and assisting with certification programs
• Assist in problem-solving and root cause analysis, implementing corrective actions to improve efficiency
• Collaborate with Material Handlers and Production Leaders to ensure smooth material flow and minimal downtime
• Maintain a clean, organized, and efficient work environment
• Support the implementation of continuous improvement initiatives, including cross-training and efficiency enhancements

• Step in as needed to lead team meetings and relay key information 

from leadership

• Perform other duties as assigned

Schedule/Salary:

• 40 hour work week; Saturdays may be required
• Overtime as needed with manager pre-approval

Reports to:

Weld Department Supervisor