Weld Lead

About the role

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. The company is financially sound and has immediate openings for Weld Leads due to growth. Position is located in Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5‑days/week) and is a temp‑to‑hire role (3+ months).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of MIG Welders/fabricators and delegate job responsibilities to appropriate employees
• Train and motivate staff to meet demanding manufacturing requirements and schedules
• Assist with tasks as necessary to complete assignments
• Test products/equipment for defects/malfunctions
• Work in a safe manner
• Communicate changes and updates to employees on processes and procedures

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility on the shop floor for a minimum of four (4) years
• Ability to measure, compare and make simple or complex shop calculations necessary to ensure products are in compliance with engineer or sales specifications
• Previous experience working with and reading blueprints
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve a variety of situations on the shop floor
• Previous experience working with steel (a plus)
• Previous experience leading shop floor employees and motivating them to complete jobs in a timely manner and accurately to specifications
• Must be detail oriented to meet the needs of our customers