Weld Lead

Description

Job Overview
A Welding Team Leader coordinates each welder on the assigned weld line to monitor the progress of the
operations and ensure the safety of all workers. The leader also inspects the finished product to ensure it is
built properly and safely.
Job Responsibilities
• Oversee welding team
• Ensure conformance to safety requirements
• Verify quality of welds
• Train new and apprentice welders
• Troubleshoot welding equipment issues
• Monitor project progress
• Coordinate welding team to fit project goals
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

Qualifications

Education – Experience Required
• High School Diploma or G.E.D. Equivalent
• Preferred; Technical education courses, postsecondary institutions, such as vocational and technical
institutes, community colleges, private welding, soldering, and brazing schools
• Comprehend Technical Drawings and Other Visual Instructions
• Give Visual, Written, and Oral Instructions
• Safety Regulations and Procedures
• Welding
• Active Listening
• Communication - Internal and External
• Continuous Improvement
• Decision Making
• Interpersonal Skills
• Leadership
• Management of Personnel Resources
• Teamwork
• Heat Tolerance
• Lifting Ability up to 50 lbs
• Physical Dexterity