Welding Lead

Position Summary:

The Welding Lead is responsible for overseeing day-to-day welding operations, ensuring all fabrication activities meet quality, safety, and production standards. This role provides hands-on welding expertise while guiding welders, coordinating workflow, training team members, and assisting the Fabrication Supervisor with planning and process improvements. The Welding Lead ensures high-quality workmanship, efficient production flow, and a safe, organized work environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Leadership

• Lead and coordinate the daily activities of welders and fabrication personnel.
• Assign work based on production schedules, skill sets, and project priorities.
• Monitor progress to ensure deadlines, quality standards, and specifications are met.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for technical guidance and problem-solving on the shop floor.

Welding & Fabrication Expertise

• Perform advanced MIG welding on structural and precision components.
• Set up and optimize welding equipment and fixtures for various jobs.
• Support complex or critical welds requiring high skill and precision.

Quality Assurance & Inspection

• Review completed welds for accuracy, defects, and compliance with blueprints and engineering requirements.
• Conduct in-process inspections and final checks using gauges, measuring tools, and visual inspection methods.
• Train team members on proper weld techniques, blueprints, weld symbols, tolerances, and quality expectations.

Safety & Compliance

• Ensure adherence to all OSHA, company safety policies, and industry regulations.
• Identify potential safety hazards and immediately address or report them.
• Promote a clean, organized, and hazard-free work environment through routine shop audits.

Equipment & Maintenance

• Oversee proper use, storage, and maintenance of welding machines, tools, grinders, saws, and cutting equipment.
• Coordinate preventive maintenance activities and troubleshoot equipment issues.
• Assist in identifying needs for new equipment, repairs, or replacement parts.

Training & Development

• Provide ongoing training, coaching, and skill development for welders.
• Support onboarding of new hires and evaluate welding competency.
• Help build a strong team culture centered on safety, quality, and continuous improvement.

Documentation & Communication

• Maintain accurate production records, inspection documentation, and welding logs.
• Communicate workflow needs, material shortages, equipment issues, and production updates to the Fabrication Supervisor.
• Collaborate with engineering, quality control, and other departments as needed.

Qualifications:

Education

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Technical or trade school certification in welding preferred.

Experience

• 4 years of welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• Previous lead, supervisory, or team coordination experience strongly preferred.

Technical Skills

• Advanced proficiency in MIG welding processes.
• TIG and stick welding preferred.
• Strong understanding of metal properties and fabrication techniques.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, fabrication drawings, and technical documents.
• Familiarity with fabrication equipment and hand tools.

Certifications

• AWS (American Welding Society) certification preferred or equivalent.
• Additional specialty certifications a plus.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand for long periods and lift up to 50 lbs.
• Manual dexterity and strong attention to detail.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $24.00 per hour

Shift availability:

• Night Shift (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Brookville, PA 15825 (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $24