Lead Fitter/Welder 2nd Shift

Arcosa Inc.; Fort Worth (TX); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Lead Fitter/Welder to join their dynamic team in Fort Worth. In this pivotal role, you will lead a team to ensure safety and quality in the production of heavy industrial products. You will be responsible for managing daily work assignments, conducting inspections, and coaching team members to meet production goals. This position offers an opportunity to work in a collaborative environment where your leadership and problem-solving skills will directly impact the success of the team. If you have a strong background in welding and a commitment to safety, this is the perfect opportunity for you.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as a welder or fitter in heavy industrial manufacturing.
• Strong leadership and dependability in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing production schedules and ensuring safety protocols.
• Conduct fit up checks and coach employees on welding processes.

Skills

Welding

Blueprint Reading

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Tools

Welding Equipment

Safety Equipment

Job description

Meyer Utility Structures, an Arcosa subsidiary, is searching for a 2nd Shift Lead Fitter/Welder for our plant located in Fort Worth, TX. As a Lead Fitter/Welder, you will be responsible for ensuring that your team’s daily work assignments are completed safely, on-time, and correctly. You will be expected to be proactive in identifying and solving problems, acting with the utmost levels of integrity and safety, and leading by example at all times.

Meyer Utility Structures is a proud subsidiary of the infrastructure company, Arcosa, Inc. We commit to and pride ourselves on providing reliable structures, superior service, and product solutions. Meyer Utility Structures is an industry leader in the engineering design and fabrication of concrete, lattice, and tubular steel structures for transmission, distribution, and substation applications.

What You’ll Do:

• Assist the bay supervisor with the communication of daily expectations for Quality, Production, Safety and On Time Deliveries.
• Ensure employees follow all safety procedures and protocols, serve on safety committees and complete regular safety audits.
• Assist the bay supervisor with managing and forecasting daily production operations of heavy industrial products for assigned work group.
• Assist the bay supervisors with setting and managing production schedules based on product introduction, equipment efficiency, materials supply, staffing resources, and volume required to meet demand and to ensure maximum production quantity and quality.
• Overcome obstacles as they appear in achieving established safety, production, efficiency, and quality metrics.
• Conduct fit up checks on products as required by production and quality processes.
• Ensure all production paperwork is properly completed on time and accurately on each work product in the production bay of responsibility.
• Ensure work products are completed and inspected properly prior to quality inspectors being scheduled for inspections.
• Coach employees on work quality and quantity such as fit up and welding processes, ensuring goals are met and solving issues as they arise and are identified.

What You’ll Need:

• No less than 2 years of demonstrated successful experience as a welder, fitter, or fitter/welder in a heavy industrial manufacturing environment.
• Experience in a metal fabrication or welding facility, specifically with flux and or metal core welding is high preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of blueprints and layouts, preferably related to transmission poles.
• Completion of Meyer Utility Structure’s Visual Inspection Certification (VT) course is highly preferred, but not required.
• A high degree of dependability, maturity, and strong leadership characteristics as demonstrated through previous professional work experience.
• Regular and predictable attendance, a great attitude, and an ability to work well with a team towards achieving a common goal.
• Must be able to work 4:00pm - 2:30am, Monday – Friday with occasional Saturdays as production requires.