Lead Welder/Fabricator We are looking for a leader, someone with confidence in their fabrication abilities. Lead Welder/Fabricator is responsible for sheet metal and welding department layout, machine setup, and operation. A strong leadership background is essential.
Duties include:
Cutting & fabricating the metal components, and welding them together to create a finished product. Responsible for operating metal working machinery, and for maintaining quality. Responsible for supporting the manager with day-to-day management of the manufacturing area. Overseeing other team members and ensuring an efficient operation in achieving business targets. Provide leadership and line management to the team, coordinating their workloads, providing support to ensure that the team delivers, monitoring any issues, and ensuring production targets. Performs precision machine work in order to create, assemble, disassemble, modify, or repair machines, apparatus, mechanical devises, and subassemblies. Makes, fits, and installs parts. Operates all machine shop power tools including drill press, punch press, saws, shears, and brakes, applying knowledge of machining properties of various metals. Uses precision measurement and layout tools, including micrometers, calipers, rules, squares, and compass, applying shop mathematics and formulas from handbook charts and tables. Reads and interprets drawings, sketches, and diagrams. Ensures proper care in the use and maintenance of equipment and supplies; promotes continuous improvement of workplace safety and environmental practices. Meeting with customers to get information and determine course of action. Lead team for on-site installation and fabrication.
Skills include:
Work independently, reviewed infrequently with minimal supervision. Ability to make decisions with least cost to customer yet protects quality of parts. Organizational skills and detail oriented with a quality mindset. Ability to frequently lift items up to 50 lbs. Ability to accept responsibility, perform work accurately and complete work in a timely manner. Communicates effectively both verbally and in writing. Good math and measurement skills. Ability to operate a forklift. Ability to read and understand engineering drawings. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously. Ability to resolve conflicts in a courteous and professional manner. Ability to use computer to review 3D drawings, use excel docs, and keep track of jobs. Ability to take pictures, measurements, and notes to relay information to Supervisor and quoting department. Ability to carry oneself in a professional manner and project confidence to workers and customers.
Education and Experience:
Candidates must have 10-15 years of experience with steel fabrication, welding, and general manufacturing. Candidates must have at least 5 years of leadership experience. Two-year A.S, technical certificate, or equivalent coursework or training in a directly related field preferred, but not required.
Job Type:
Full-time Pay:
DOE Benefits:
Benefit Package available upon completion of probationary period.
