Line Welder Lead - 2nd Shift

About the role

Join our team at Terex Utilities as a Line Welder Lead on 2nd shift in Watertown, SD. Terex Utilities fosters a vibrant and inclusive work culture where every person is empowered to thrive, driven by quality, innovation, diversity, and a commitment to excellence. We seek talented individuals who share our passion and values to contribute to the Terex team.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Lean Manufacturing team members duties in that team leader’s area of responsibility.
• Promote and maintain a safe and organized workplace.
• Relieve team members when they need to leave the workstation.
• Train and cross train team members.
• Initiate daily production improvements.
• Maintain, audit, and improve standard work.
• Understanding of TAKT time and cycle time.
• Strong understanding of single piece flow.
• Ability to identify and eliminate waste within manufacturing processes.
• Read and interpret blueprints and schematics.
• Capable of working from drawings, sketches, templates, and patterns.
• Maintain work area in a clean, neat, and orderly manner.
• Install unit vehicle components and accessories.
• Set up jigs and fixtures.
• Basic computer usage.
• Adhere to Terex safety policies and procedures.
• Comply with Terex quality standards through error prevention and by meeting such requirements with zero defects.
• Follow and promote The Terex Way Values.
• Function as a team member and contribute to group goals while maintaining a positive attitude.
• Ability to work overtime as required.
• Perform other job functions as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma and/or equivalent experience.
• Able to lift up to 40 lbs. and 40‑100 lbs. with assistance of others or lifting equipment provided.
• Physical ability to work under, on, and around truck chassis and truck bodies.
• 1‑3 years of lean manufacturing experience.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Ability to work independently and as a member of a team, work under pressure of deadlines, and maintain a high level of accuracy.
• Experience working with hydraulics, electrical, and fabrication.
• Capable of operating a variety of hand and power tools.
• Possess problem‑solving ability.
• Understand and follow verbal and written instructions.
• Previous work experience in fields such as mechanical, construction, or carpentry.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries.
• Health insurance (medical, dental, vision, Rx).
• Life insurance.
• Accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D).
• Short‑term and long‑term disability.
• Extended leave options.
• Paid time off.
• Company holidays.
• 401k matching.
• Employee stock purchase plan.
• Legal assistance.
• Wellness programs.
• Tuition reimbursement.
• Discount programs.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $23.00‑$24.50 per hour. Pay is based on several factors including but not limited to education, work experience, certifications, etc.

Schedule

2nd shift.