Welding Lead 1st Shift (West Bend)

Metalcraft of Mayville's West Bend facility has an immediate opening in our Scag Welding area. Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Weld Lead assists in overseeing both the manual and robotic weld department.

Responsibilities

• Perform all essential functions of the robotic welder and manual welder.
• Assist the Supervisor in directing the work activities of the welders.
• Work with both robotic and manual welders to ensure parts are made correctly and schedule is followed.
• Stay informed of changes and new procedures throughout the day to maintain schedule.
• Communicate information, assist in resolving problems, and support continuous improvement initiatives.
• Monitor and maintain all equipment, machines, and supplies within the department; report shortages and perform preventative maintenance.
• Assist with cost savings, continuous improvements, and more efficient ways to run weld operations.
• Follow all company rules, policies, and regulations; ensure compliance with corporate and plant safety standards.
• Maintain company safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity standards.
• Read job specifications (e.g., blueprints, quality control plans, and/or traveler notes) to determine welding and material requirements.
• Use equipment and supplies in accordance with operational standards.
• Perform prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines.
• Maintain a clean and orderly work area and follow prescribed safety regulations.
• Perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• High school degree, diploma, or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution.
• Understanding of welding fundamentals.
• Basic welding experience and/or training.
• Basic knowledge of MIG welding equipment.
• Successful completion of internal weld test.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills; ability to communicate effectively with management and peers.
• Ability to efficiently assist in leading a team and coordinate work with other departments.
• Aptitude to take orders and execute them efficiently.
• Knowledge of welding equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to read and interpret documents like blueprints, welding symbols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Must be able to help in all areas of the weld department as needed.
• Previous experience working within a highly technical environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Previous experience working within a weld department.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of Metric and Standard systems.
• Associate degree in a related technical field preferred.
• Prior lead experience, preferably in a weld department.
• Microsoft Office skills; SAP experience preferred.
• Willingness to work flexible hours as required.

Skills

• Forklift operation
• Welders and robotic welders
• Lifts and overhead cranes
• Measurement devices
• Cleaning materials

Job Expectations

Physical Activity

• Moderate to heavy physical effort required; frequently required to bend and stoop.
• Lift/carry up to 50 lbs occasionally.
• Push/pull up to 50 lbs.
• Reach overhead frequently.
• Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Climb, squat, bend, kneel as needed.
• Sit occasionally (1-2 hrs/shift).
• Stand frequently (2-5 hrs/shift).
• Walk/move about regularly (5-8 hrs/shift).

Work Environment

• Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit.
• Loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.