Installation Craft Welder - Lead

Central States Industrial (CSI); Springfield (MO); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and wellness benefits

Paid time off

Paid holidays

Company-provided tools and equipment

Company-paid travel and hotel

Job summary

Central States Industrial (CSI) is seeking a Welder Lead – Field Installation based out of Springfield, MO. This working foreman oversees sanitary process system field installations, leading and coaching craft workers while performing welding tasks as needed to complete jobs.

The role requires frequent travel, a strong commitment to safety, and professional representation of CSI at customer sites. Ability to read drawings, manage crews, and ensure GMP compliance is essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent is required.
• Welding certificate preferred.
• 4+ years TIG welding/GTAW experience.
• 2 years supervision or lead experience preferred.
• Sanitary process piping experience required.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks to craft workers and provide day-to-day leadership.
• Perform installation and welding tasks as part of the crew to complete work.
• Monitor crew productivity and quality; report results to the manager.

Skills

Attention to detail

Welding techniques

Reading blueprints

Safety and customer service

Tool operation

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Welding Certificate (preferred)

Tools

GTAW/TIG Welding

Measuring tools/calipers

Job description

Location: Based out of Springfield, MO

This is a working foreman role responsible for oversight of the field installation of sanitary process systems. The position provides daily leadership and coaching to craft workers while performing installation work as part of the crew as necessary to complete the job.

Welder Lead – Field Installation

Pay: $33 – $40 an hour

Location: Based out of Springfield, MO

This is a working foreman role responsible for oversight of the field installation of sanitary process systems. The position provides daily leadership and coaching to craft workers while performing installation work as part of the crew as necessary to complete the job.

The Installation Craft Welder-Lead requires flexibility, extensive travel, and a strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and customer satisfaction. Positive representation of CSI to customers is an important part of this position.

Our installation teams are the face of CSI to our customers. Successful team members take pride in their work, represent CSI professionally, and work safely and effectively in a variety of customer environments.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Assign daily tasks to craft workers and provide day-to-day leadership and coaching
• Perform installation and welding tasks as part of the crew as necessary to complete the work
• Monitor crew productivity and quality and report results to the manager
• Scope current jobs and estimate labor and materials
• Provide bills of materials and labor estimates for future jobs to project managers for bidding
• Ensure crew compliance with customer GMP and safety requirements
• Administer and enforce CSI safety policies and procedures with a high level of concern for safety
• Inspect CSI-owned and rented equipment daily, including scissor lifts and forklifts, and track equipment on-site
• Walk completed projects with customers and obtain sign-off of system acceptance before site demobilization
• Identify potential craft workers and coordinate interviews with the manager
• Assist with shop fabrication as needed

Required Skills

• Strong attention to detail is necessary to complete work as required
• Good understanding of welding techniques and the ability to apply those techniques to produce quality work for the customer
• Ability to accurately read and interpret measurements, blueprints, drawings, and schematics
• Pride of ownership and accepting responsibility for work performed are key personal characteristics
• Ability to safely operate required tools and equipment
• Commitment to safety and professional customer service

Required Education/Experience

• High School Diploma or equivalent, required
• Welding Certificate, preferred
• 4+ years of TIG welding/GTAW experience
• 2 years of supervision or lead experience, preferred
• Sanitary process piping experience, required
• Leadership and coaching skills with the ability to guide a field installation crew
• Strong commitment to safety, quality, productivity, and customer service
• Flexibility to travel and work varying schedules based on project requirements

Travel Requirements

Overnight and/or weekend travel is necessary and may, at times, be as much as 100%. Travel may be by air or company vehicle. A valid Class E driver’s license, or the ability to obtain one, is required.

CSI provides required tools, travel, hotel accommodations, meals, and other miscellaneous travel expenses associated with the position.

Work Environment / Physical Requirements

Field installation positions are very active and require frequent and/or continuous standing, walking, bending, kneeling, stooping, crouching, crawling, and climbing. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items weighing up to 75 pounds with assistance. Visual acuity is required to perform work using close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. The employee may be exposed to environmental factors typical of welding and field installation. Working outside or in non-climate-controlled environments may be required. The employee must be able to wear required personal protective equipment, including fall protection, safety glasses, steel-toe shoes, and other PPE appropriate to the work being performed.

Why CSI

• Competitive hourly pay: $33 – $40 per hour
• Health and wellness benefits
• Paid time off
• Paid holidays
• Company-provided tools and required equipment
• Company-paid travel and hotel accommodations
• Company-paid meals and eligible travel expenses
• Opportunities for continuing education and professional growth
• Team-oriented work environment
• Opportunities to participate in company activities and community events

About CSI

CSI provides state-of-the-art stainless-steel process equipment and services to the food, dairy, beverage, pharmaceutical, and personal care industries.

We are a growing company with a passion for providing superior customer service. Our work environment is rooted in respect, teamwork, continual learning, growth, and community.

We believe our employees are our greatest resource, which is why we are committed to investing in our team. We offer a wide range of benefits including health and wellness, paid time off, retirement planning, and continuing education support. We also enjoy hosting company luncheons, casual Fridays, a wellness program, and providing opportunities for volunteering in local community charitable events.

Equal Opportunity Employer

CSI has a long-standing policy of Equal Opportunity in employment. Our practice is to fill positions by selecting applicants who can perform the work in a competent and professional manner. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status, or individuals with disabilities.

U.S. federal law requires completion of employment eligibility verification upon hire. CSI participates in E-Verify. Applicants must have the right to work in the United States.