2nd Shift Weld & Fabrication Lead – Leadership & Quality

Ststechnicaljobs; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits eligible

Overtime pay

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking a Welder / Fabrication Lead for the 2nd shift in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You will supervise welding and fabrication operations, ensuring work meets specifications while upholding safety guidelines and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding/fabrication leadership experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a drive to support a growing production environment in a private manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a leadership role, preferably in welding/fabrication.
• Welding or fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor employee performance and output.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 2nd shift welding and fabrication operations.
• Ensure production work is completed to specifications.
• Ensure employees work within established safety guidelines.
• Monitor employee performance and work output.
• Troubleshoot production, welding and fabrication issues as needed.
• Support problem-solving efforts on the shop floor.
• Maintain attention to detail throughout production activity.
• Help drive team performance, safety and production success.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Welding supervision

Welding equipment

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Weld Lead in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is an opportunity supporting a growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures used to house fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

This role is ideal for an experienced welding or fabrication professional with strong leadership skills, attention to detail and the ability to help keep production moving safely, accurately and efficiently.

Position Summary

The Weld Lead will help supervise welding and fabrication operations while ensuring production is completed to specification, quality standards are met and employees work within established safety guidelines.

This position requires hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, strong problem-solving ability and the drive to support a growing production environment.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily activities of MIG Welders/fabricators and delegating job responsibilities to appropriate employees
• Train and motivate staff to meet demanding manufacturing requirements and schedules
• Assist with tasks as necessary to complete assignments
• Work in a safe manner
• Communicate changes and updates to employees on processes and procedures

Qualifications:

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility on the shop floor for minimum of four (4) years
• Ability to measure, compare and make simple or complex shop calculations necessary to ensure products are in compliance with engineer or sales specifications
• Previous experience working with and reading blueprints
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve a variety of situations on the shop floor
• Previous experience working with steel a plus
• Previous experience leading shop floor employees and motivating them to complete jobs in a timely manner and accurately to specifications
• Must be detail oriented to meet the needs of our customers

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.

If you are looking for Welder / Fabrication Lead jobs in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and have experience leading welding, fabrication or manufacturing teams, we encourage you to apply today.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.