Weld Lead (Split Shift)

Position Summary

The Weld Lead will coordinate the daily activities of MIG welders and fabricators while helping ensure production work is completed safely, accurately, on schedule and to customer specifications. This position requires hands-on welding and fabrication knowledge, strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail and the ability to support employees directly on the shop floor.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of MIG welders and fabricators
• 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 and equipment for defects or malfunctions
• Work in a safe manner and support safe shop floor practices
• Communicate changes and updates to employees regarding processes and procedures
• Support production quality, accuracy and schedule performance
• Help ensure welded and fabricated products meet engineering or sales specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve shop floor issues as they arise

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector certification required
• Minimum of 4 years of previous experience working on the shop floor in a manufacturing facility
• Previous MIG welding or fabrication experience required
• Ability to measure, compare and complete simple or complex shop calculations
• Ability to ensure products comply with engineering or sales specifications
• Previous experience working with and reading blueprints required
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve a variety of shop floor situations
• Previous experience working with steel is a plus
• Previous experience leading shop floor employees required
• Ability to motivate employees to complete jobs accurately, on time and to specifications
• Strong attention to detail required
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading companies across the aerospace, defense, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We connect skilled professionals with contract, direct-hire and long-term career opportunities across the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.