What are the responsibilities and job description for the Group Lead - Welding Department position at Westerman, Inc.?
Overview
We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Group Lead for our Welding Department to assist in the development, training, evaluation, and work schedules of both probationary and regular full-time employees within the area. This role also provides support to the department supervisor in achieving daily and monthly goals in safety, quality, accuracy, and production. The Group Lead will be responsible for expediting work orders through the manufacturing process, accurate production reporting, and maximizing resources while reducing scrap/rework. The ideal candidate is a highly analytical multi-tasker with excellent organizational and prioritizing skills and expertise in the relevant area. This is a working Group Lead position.
Responsibilities
Regular and punctual attendance at work is an essential job function of each position and is necessary to your individual effectiveness and that of your work group. Regular and punctual attendance is required of all employees.
- Resolve day to day issues to meet production, safety, shipping and quality goals.
- Train, develop, and maintain training records on employees and make recommendations for employee advancement.
- Complete production, scrap, and rework reports.
- Provide input on disciplinary reports and evaluations. May make recommendations for merit increases.
- Execute scheduled work orders to meet customer requirements.
- Conduct pre-shift meetings and delegate daily work assignments.
- Record daily attendance of employees and submit payroll reports.
- Assist supervisor in Incident/Accident investigation and reporting.
- Provide a safe working environment and administer safety program for the assigned area.
- Act as First Responder for the Plant.
- Working Group Leads are required to complete assignments within the Welding department.
- Other duties as required and assigned.
Requirements
- **MUST BE ABLE TO PASS AN OPEN ROOT 3G MIG/FLUXCORE FILL IN CAP WELD TEST**
- High School Diploma or equivalent required.
- Minimum of 3 years experience in manufacturing / production environment required.
- Minimum of 3 years relevant Welding experience required.
- Minimum of 2 years previous group lead experience required.
- Basic computer skills required – MS Word and MS Excel; Epicor preferred.
- Ability to interact in a positive and professional manner with management and other employees to achieve goals.
- Demonstrated ability to support, promote, and adhere to the Westerman philosophy and Code of Conduct.
- Demonstrated strong leadership and organizational skills required.
- Basic ability to troubleshoot production/personnel issues required.
- First Aid/CPR Training, Emergency Response Training required.
- On the job training as needed to enhance safety, productivity, and troubleshooting skills.
- Clean driving record.
Physical Demands/ Work Environment
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Must be able to stand for extended periods of time, up to entire length of shift (10 – 12 hours).
- Must be able to handle physical, repetitive work.
- Must be able to exert moderate to heavy physical effort with lifting requirement up to 50 pounds.
- Must have a strong range of motion.
- Must be able to sit, stand, reach, stoop, kneel, crouch, climb, and bend repetitively.
- Must be able to see, speak, read, and hear.
- Must be able to read instructions and all measuring devices.
- Must use fingers and hands to manipulate tools and small parts.
- Must be able to walk over both even and uneven surfaces.
- Must be able to work in extreme temperatures, both hot and cold.
- Must be able to wear appropriate PPE.
- Must be physically able to access all areas of the plant and grounds.
- Some aspects of this position may require working in tight quarters.
- Must be physically able to crawl in and out of vessels.
- Some aspects of this position may require close vision, depth perception, the ability to see small detail, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Must be able to operate required tools safely.
- Driving is an essential function of this position; clean driving record is required.
Benefits
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Health Savings Account
- Vision insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
- Short Term/Long Term Disability
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Employee Assistance Program
- Employee-Owned Company
Schedule
- Monday – Friday, weekends as needed
- Day shift
Location
- 5215 Arkansas Road, Catoosa, Oklahoma 74015.
On Site
- Gym
- Barber
- Market
Westerman, Inc. is an equal employment opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, veteran status, or other legally protected status.
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Parental leave
- Referral program
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person