Weld Team Leader

About the role

A Welding Team Leader coordinates each welder on the assigned weld line to monitor the progress of the operations and ensure the safety of all workers. The leader also inspects the finished product to ensure it is built properly and safely.

Responsibilities

• Oversee welding team
• Ensure conformance to safety requirements
• Verify quality of welds
• Train new welders
• Troubleshoot welding equipment issues
• Monitor project progress
• Coordinate welding team to fit project goals
• Other responsibilities, as assigned

Requirements

• High School Diploma or G.E.D. (required)
• Technical education courses, postsecondary institutions (e.g., vocational and technical institutes, community colleges, private welding, soldering, and brazing schools) (preferred)
• Ability to comprehend technical drawings and other visual instructions
• Ability to give visual, written, and oral instructions
• Knowledge of safety regulations and procedures
• Welding experience
• Active listening skills
• Communication skills (internal and external)
• Commitment to continuous improvement
• Decision-making ability
• Interpersonal skills
• Leadership ability
• Management of personnel resources
• Teamwork skills
• Heat tolerance
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.
• Physical dexterity