What are the responsibilities and job description for the Lead Welding Fabricator position at PRICE ELECTRIC?
PRICE ELECTRIC is hiring a Welding Lead Fabricator that supports daily fabrication operations by working alongside and providing task‑level direction to assemblers to complete work orders safely, accurately, and on schedule. This role is a hands‑on production position that assists with work coordination, quality checks, and communication under the direction of the Production Supervisor.
What You'll Do:
- Follow and reinforce all safety rules, PPE requirements, and company and customer procedures; actively participate in daily huddles and Job Hazard Analyses.
- Perform hands‑on electrical assembly and fabrication work in accordance with work orders, drawings, and specifications.
- Provide day‑to‑day task coordination and on‑the‑job guidance to assemblers while performing production work.
- Act as the lead welding team member and train others on welding techniques
- Monitor production progress and communicate status, delays, or issues to the Production Supervisor.
- Assist with material staging, inventory handling, and tool and equipment preparation.
- Verify completed work meets drawings, specifications, and quality standards; identify and report deficiencies and assist with corrective actions.
- Support training and skill development of assemblers through coaching and demonstration during daily work.
- Maintain clean, organized, and efficient work areas and support lean and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Complete required production updates, inspections, logs, and material tracking using company systems.
What We're Looking For:
- High school diploma or GED required
- OSHA 10 certification or willing to obtain
- Manufacturing or fabrication experience preferred
- Ability to perform mild steel welding (Arc & MIG) with a certification preferred
- Basic Microsoft Office proficiency and excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Valid driver’s license
- Ability to lead tasks while performing hands‑on production work
- Strong attention to safety, quality, and productivity
Why Price Electric?
Join a team focused on safety, teamwork, and high-quality workmanship while leading meaningful projects and developing future electricians.
- Competitive wages paid weekly
- Company provided vision, disability & life insurance
- Elective medical, dental, life & accident insurance
- Paid time off & holidays
- 401k with company match
- Company clothing, tool discounts and boot & eyewear reimbursements
- Provided Continuing Education classes and job training & development
- High quality resources/specialty equipment and systems
- Numerous career growth opportunities for high performers
Employment is contingent upon passing a drug test and background check.
PRICE ELECTRIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer.