Lead Welder

Who We Are:

From Georgia. For Georgia.  Since 1914 Yancey Bros. Co. has proudly served as the authorized Caterpillar equipment dealer for Georgia, providing our customers with the highest quality sales, parts and service.  From Caterpillar heavy and compact construction equipment to on-highway trucks, we remain committed to learning more about our customers, offering equipment and support to keep up with their changing needs.  This all starts with our greatest asset…our employees.

What You Will Be Doing:

As the Lead Welder, you will be the primary point person on the shop floor for welding fuel tanks and aluminum stud frames for the weatherproof or sound attenuation enclosures. This position assists management with workflow and training.

Major Tasks, Responsibilities, and Key Accountabilities:

• Assist management in leading the Welders on the shift.
• Using MIG welding techniques, weld aluminum stud frames, walls and roof to create the enclosures
• Weld all secondary and supporting components for the enclosure
• Assemble and weld walls around fuel tanks
• Test welds for leaks and complete spot welds where needed
• Work with Quality Control to confirm all weld work is as required by specifications
• Participate in required safety program, and work in a safe manner.
• Other duties as assigned and qualified.

Education/Experience:

• The knowledge, skills, and abilities typically acquired through the completion of a high school diploma and/or GED. 
• 1 years of experience of MIG welding (work/hobby/volunteer)
• Light and medium gauge fabrication experience 
• AWS Certification
• Certified Flux Core welder
• Technical Degree or Certification

Required Qualifications/Skills:

• Successfully read tape measure and compute basic math. 
• Interpret shop drawings. 
• Demonstrate the ability to mentor, train and direct lesser-experienced technicians and willingness to do so.
  • Work with lesser tenured technicians to help them develop/improve strong skills.
  • Demonstrate a positive and helpful attitude
  • Work within safety guidelines at all times to teach and assure safety and reduce accidents.
  • Offer assistance and guidance to peers to help produce quality technicians
  • Maintain and encourage a professional image and appearance at all times.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer relation skills.
• Safety: We value the lives and health of our team and customers above all else.
• Integrity: We are ethical and trustworthy, demonstrate respect for others, and communicate truthfully and promptly.
• Teamwork: We work as one across our organization for the benefit of our customers.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best, continuously improving our customers’ experience and the solutions we provide.
• Sense of Urgency: We respond quickly to customer needs and hold ourselves accountable for results.

Environmental Job Requirements:
Environment:

• Most of your time is spent standing/walking.
• Willing to work in extreme weather conditions and around loud noises.
• Environment may include vibrations, strong odors, moving mechanical parts, exposure to electrical shock, flammable liquids and gases, oils and solvents, working on platforms or equipment over 4 feet from the ground. 

Physical:

• Will require appropriate Personal Protection Equipment to be worn.
• Able to frequently lift, carry, and lower 30 lbs. 
• Frequently pushing, pulling, reaching, bending, twisting, crouching, stooping, squatting, crawling, kneeling, climbing, and stepping. 

Travel:

• Does not require travel. 

Who We Are Looking For:

To be successful in this position you should have previous welding experience and be able to interpret shop drawings.  You should demonstrate the ability to mentor, train, and direct lesser experienced employees to develop and improve their skill set.   The ability to multitask, problem solve, and provide superior service are essential to this position as well.