Welding Specialist: Lean Manufacturing & Training Lead

Kingsforce Management Services Pte Ltd; Singapore; On-site; SGD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingsforce Management Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Welding Specialist to lead Weld-Shop operations in West Singapore. You will coordinate safety, quality and delivery targets while coaching a team of welders and developing welding programs for cladding machines.

The role requires 5–7 years in a cladding Weld-Shop, hands-on Auto TIG and welding process expertise, and strong problem-solving skills. Shift work and cross-site collaboration are expected.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of experience in a cladding machine Weld-Shop.
• Hands-on experience with Auto TIG / manual welding processes.
• Experience in welding parameters, programming and welding procedures.
• Experience in Lean manufacturing and problem-solving.
• Good knowledge of workplace safety procedures.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Good PC skills, particularly Microsoft Office.
• Strong technical knowledge of welding, metal properties and manufacturing processes.
• Able to work effectively in a shop-floor environment and coordinate with different stakeholders.
• Shop-floor based role with approximately 50% of the time spent in the Weld-Shop environment.
• Exposure to noise, heavy equipment, machinery and other typical manufacturing shop-floor conditions.
• Training will be provided on relevant workplace safety and company operating procedures.
• Willing to work on rotating shifts.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily Weld-Shop operations to meet Safety, Quality, Cost and Delivery targets.
• Train, coach and guide team members to improve welding skills and work standards.
• Create welding parameters and programs for cladding machines.
• Support welding qualification tests and procedure qualification activities.
• Apply knowledge of Auto TIG and manual welding processes, welding procedures and metal properties.
• Monitor and maintain welding equipment, tooling and shop equipment.
• Develop and improve welding processes and work instructions.
• Coordinate with maintenance and internal stakeholders to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce queue times.
• Drive 5S, Lean manufacturing and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Initiate improvement plans and cost-saving measures.
• Conduct RCA and implement corrective and preventive actions.
• Support the team in achieving on-time delivery and production targets.
• Work with robotic and automated equipment within the manufacturing environment.
• Monitor manufacturing performance and operational trends using relevant systems and dashboards.
• Resolve routine operational and technical issues independently.

Skills

Welding

Lean manufacturing

Problem-solving

Communication

SAP

MS Office

Auto TIG

Education

Diploma or NITEC in Welding

Tools

SAP

MS Office

Auto TIG

Job description

Kingsforce Management Services Pte Ltd is seeking a Welding Specialist to lead Weld-Shop operations in West Singapore. You will coordinate safety, quality and delivery targets while coaching a team of welders and developing welding programs for cladding machines.

The role requires 5–7 years in a cladding Weld-Shop, hands-on Auto TIG and welding process expertise, and strong problem-solving skills. Shift work and cross-site collaboration are expected.