Hands-On Shop Lead: Welding & Fabrication

Miles Sand & Gravel Company; Burlington (WA); On-site; USD 42,705 - 59,236; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Life Insurance

Wellness program

Employee Assistance (EAP)

HSA & HRA

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Leave

Retirement Plan (Profit Sharing + 401k

Employee Referral Bonus

Job summary

Miles Sand & Gravel Company is seeking an experienced Shop Lead to oversee the welding and fabrication shop. You will lead daily operations while actively performing welding, fabrication, repairs, and maintenance with the team in a safe, organized environment.

The role requires 5+ years in welding/fabrication, leadership experience, blueprint interpretation, and a strong safety focus in an industrial setting. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered in Washington state.

Qualifications

• Five+ years of welding and fabrication experience in an industrial/heavy equipment environment.
• Experience leading or supervising shop personnel.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, fabrication drawings and mechanical plans.
• Strong knowledge of welding, steel fabrication, equipment repair, and shop safety practices.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license with a clean driving record.
• Ability to pass required pre-employment drug screening.

Responsibilities

• Lead daily operations of the welding and fabrication shop ensuring a safe, organized, and productive work environment.
• Serve as a working lead by performing welding, fabrication, equipment repairs, and maintenance with shop personnel.
• Plan, coordinate, and prioritize shop work to ensure projects are completed safely, efficiently, and on schedule.
• Read, interpret, and work from blueprints, fabrication drawings, shop sketches, and equipment plans.
• Fabricate and repair structural steel, aggregate processing equipment, and miscellaneous plant components.
• Perform welding (stick and wire), oxy-acetylene cutting, plasma cutting, and related fabrication.
• Maintain inventory levels of shop materials, parts, consumables, and welding supplies.
• Order parts, materials, and consumables to support shop operations while controlling costs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with vendors to ensure timely delivery of quality materials.
• Coordinate outside vendor services and specialty repairs when needed.
• Operate shop and mobile equipment (forklifts, loaders, cranes, etc.).
• Keep tools and equipment in safe operating condition and maintain records.
• Maintain a clean, safe, and efficient work environment and comply with safety rules.

Skills

Leadership

Welding & fabrication

Blueprint reading

Planning & organization

Communication

Vendor management

Safety

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Fabrication machinery

Forklifts/Overhead cranes

Job description

Miles Sand & Gravel Company is seeking an experienced Shop Lead to oversee the welding and fabrication shop. You will lead daily operations while actively performing welding, fabrication, repairs, and maintenance with the team in a safe, organized environment.

The role requires 5+ years in welding/fabrication, leadership experience, blueprint interpretation, and a strong safety focus in an industrial setting. Competitive hourly pay and benefits offered in Washington state.