Lead Welder

The Weld Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day welding operations in our brand new plant in Manhattan, KS! This position ensures production schedules are met safely and efficiently, quality standards are upheld, and team members are supported and developed. The Lead acts as the liasion between the welders and upper management, helping to maintain workflow, resolve issues, and drive continuous improvement.
Key Responsibilities:
- Supervise welders and staff
- Assign work according to production schedules and ensure timely completion
- Ensure wels meet quality standards per blueprints, specifications and company procedures
- Monitor safety compliance and promote culture of safety
- Provide hands on training and mentorship to team members
- Perform inspections, audits, and quality checks
- Coordinate with other departments to address issues
- Troubleshoot equipment or welding issues and escalate when needed
- Track and report shift metrics such as production output, downtime and rework
- Monitor the completion of production goals throughout the shift and ensure team members are clocking in accurately and consistently
- Lead daily shift meetings and communicate updates
- Enforce company policies and provide feedback or disciplinary action
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- Technical certification
- 1+ years in a welding leadership or lead role
- Highshcool diploma or GED
-3+ years of welding experience
- Strong understanding of welding procedures, blueprints and safety standards
- Ability to lead, motivate and coach a team