2nd-Shift Lead Welder & Fabrication Supervisor

Lenco Armored Vehicles; Pittsfield (MA); On-site; USD 39,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly pay

Overtime opportunities

Purpose-driven work

Modern facility with specialized equipment

Long-term career growth

Job summary

A leading U.S. manufacturer of armored vehicles is seeking a Second Shift Welder / Fabricator Supervisor in Pittsfield, Massachusetts. The role involves both hands-on welding and managing the 2nd shift team, ensuring production and safety standards are met. Ideal candidates should have over 5 years of experience in welding and fabrication, exceptional MIG welding skills, and proven leadership abilities. This position offers stable hours, competitive pay, and opportunities for career growth within a mission-driven organization.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in welding and fabrication in a heavy manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a supervisory role on a shop floor.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols.

Responsibilities

• Lead the 2nd shift CNC and welding/fabrication team.
• Perform MIG welding on steel components.
• Ensure safety and quality standards are maintained.

Skills

MIG welding skills

Leadership and communication

Ability to read fabrication drawings

Attention to detail

Job description

• About Lenco Armored Vehicles:** Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based
  
  

• About Lenco Armored Vehicles:** Lenco Armored Vehicles is a U.S.-based
  
  

manufacturer of specialized armored vehicles used by law enforcement,

military, fire, and rescue agencies worldwide. Our work directly

supports first responders operating in high-risk environments. We offer

long-term stability, consistent production schedules, and a

mission-driven manufacturing environment. **Job Summary:** The Second

Shift Welder / Fabricator Supervisor for is responsible for both

performing welding tasks and managing the 2nd shift CNC and fabrication

team. You will ensure that production targets are met, quality standards

are maintained, and safety protocols are followed while actively

participating in the assembly and fabrication of armored vehicle

components. **What You\'ll Do:** - Lead and manage the 2nd shift CNC and

welding / fabrication team to ensure daily production goals are

achieved - Troubleshoot fabrication issues and provide technical

guidance to resolve production bottlenecks - Perform MIG welding on

steel components and assemblies - Fabricate parts according to

engineering drawings, prints, and work orders - Fit, tack, and assemble

components prior to final welding - Weld in flat, horizontal, vertical,

and overhead positions - Grind, clean, and finish welds to meet quality

and appearance standards - Oversee and Inspect welds for accuracy,

penetration, and structural integrity - Manage shop-floor safety and

ensure a clean, organized work environment in compliance with OSHA

• What We\'re Looking For:** - 5+ years of welding and fabrication
  
  

experience in a heavy manufacturing environment - Proven leadership or

supervisory experience, preferably in a shop floor setting -

Expert-level MIG welding skills - Advanced ability to read and interpret

fabrication drawings, blueprints, and welding symbols - Strong

communication skills and the ability to manage a diverse team

independently on the second shift - High attention to detail with a

focus on quality and safety-critical structural work - Ability to lift

up to 50 lbs and remain active on the shop floor throughout the shift

• Why Work at Lenco:** - Stable, full-time manufacturing work with
  
  

consistent hours - Competitive hourly pay with overtime opportunities -

Purpose-driven products that protect first responders and military

personnel - Modern facility with specialized equipment - Long-term

career growth within a growing U.S. manufacturer