Lead Welder/Shop Foreman

A bit about us:
We are a family-owned and operated leader in the overhead material handling equipment industry, proudly serving customers across North America. Known for high-quality products and dependable service, we combine modern technology with decades of hands-on experience to deliver solutions that meet performance and budget expectations.
Our team includes seasoned engineers and sales professionals with expertise in mechanical, structural, and electrical systems, ready to design solutions tailored to your needs. We offer a responsive parts department for fast, knowledgeable support and a 24/7 service team focused on minimizing downtime and maximizing your equipment's performance.
With a long-standing reputation for treating customers like family, we continue to grow by blending innovation with the core values that have guided us for generations
Why join us?
Competitive Pay Range $25-$40 an hour depending on Experience
401(k) and Profit Sharing
Health Insurance (Individual and Family coverage)
Paid Vacation, Personal Days, and Holidays
Opportunity for a company vehicle
Job Details
Position Summary:
We are seeking an experienced and highly skilled Lead Welder / Shop Foreman to oversee daily operations in our fabrication shop. This hands-on leadership role is responsible for supervising a team of 5 fabricators, ensuring quality welds, maintaining efficient production, and managing materials and equipment. The ideal candidate is proficient in MIG welding, able to pass an AWS-certified welding test, and has prior leadership experience in a fabrication environment.
Key Responsibilities:
Supervise and lead a team of 5 welders/fabricators to meet production goals and deadlines
Perform MIG welding on a variety of materials with a high level of precision
Ensure all welds meet AWS standards and pass required weld tests
Manage daily workflow, assign tasks, and monitor quality and safety standards
Track and control material usage and shop inventory; assist with ordering supplies
Maintain shop equipment, tools, and welding machines, ensuring everything is in safe, working order
Collaborate with engineering and management to resolve technical issues and improve fabrication processes
Train and mentor team members to promote skill development and accountability
Enforce shop safety rules and promote a clean, organized working environment
Requirements:
Minimum 5 years of MIG welding experience in a fabrication or manufacturing setting
Proven experience in a supervisory or lead role
Must be able to pass an AWS-certified welding test
Strong understanding of welding symbols, blueprints, and fabrication drawings
Experience with material planning and equipment maintenance
Excellent leadership, communication, and organizational skills
Ability to prioritize tasks and lead by example in a fast-paced environment
Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.