Evening Welding Lead - Growth & Scheduling Focus

Metalworks Inc.; Lincoln (NE); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday pay

Vested 401K employer match

Employer-paid short term & long-term,

DISABILITY Insurance, plus a $25,000 1

Job summary

Metalworks Inc. is seeking a Welding Supervisor to lead and schedule our welding team. The role involves coordinating shift work, ensuring targets are met, and maintaining a safe, efficient shop floor. The supervisor will guide approximately 7 direct reports and collaborate with other leads to drive continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling optimization, and adherence to quality standards, with mandatory overtime during applicable periods.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years welding experience or certification.
• Forklift experience or willingness to certify.

Responsibilities

• Assist management with scheduling of the welding workload.
• Develop a routine schedule to ensure welders are functioning properly.
• Ensure Work Activity Coordinator and welders understand daily, weekly & monthly production targets.
• Develop and maintain detailed work instructions to Metalworks standards.
• Control workflow through all welding cells.
• Evaluate & communicate needs for additional equipment/tools for the welding areas.
• Lead efforts in new part setups.
• Assist with monitoring employee hours to balance overtime with customer requirements.
• Evaluate and document employee performance as necessary.
• Assists in maintaining a safe, organized, and efficient work area.
• Ensures all weld cells are working as efficiently, effectively, and safely as possible.
• Works with other team leads to help maintain continuous improvement.
• Troubleshoot problems as they may arise.

Skills

Leadership

Scheduling

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

Welding certification

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Metalworks Inc. is seeking a Welding Supervisor to lead and schedule our welding team. The role involves coordinating shift work, ensuring targets are met, and maintaining a safe, efficient shop floor. The supervisor will guide approximately 7 direct reports and collaborate with other leads to drive continuous improvement.

The position emphasizes hands-on leadership, scheduling optimization, and adherence to quality standards, with mandatory overtime during applicable periods.