Lead Welder

All Current Electrical Sales; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 55,015,833 - 91,693,056; Full time

Job summary

InPower is seeking an experienced Lead Welder to oversee our sheet metal fabrication welding operations. The ideal candidate will lead a team, maintain production schedules, and ensure top‑quality workmanship while promoting a safe work environment.

Required are 5+ years of welding experience, 2+ years of leadership, MIG/TIG proficiency, and strong blueprint reading and problem‑solving skills. AWS/OSHA familiarity is a plus, with the ability to lift 50 lbs and stand for extended periods.

Qualifications

• 5+ years’ welding experience.
• 2+ years’ leadership experience.
• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding.
• Blueprint reading and interpretation.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand long periods.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily welding operations in a sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure production schedules are met.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and other welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate welders and fabrication personnel.
• Troubleshoot welding and fabrication issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and production departments.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain production records and quality documentation.
• Promote continuous improvement.

Skills

Welding

Leadership

MIG/TIG Welding

Blueprint Reading

Communication

Heavy Lifting

Job description

InPower is a newly-separated division of an electrical industry-focused holding company. Historically, InPower has been a part of All Current, the leading two-step distributor to electrical wholesalers. Since 1981, All Current has passionately created solutions for our electrical distributor partners. From an extensive inventory of ready-to-ship electrical products to UL certified assembled equipment, we provide electrical solutions to satisfy the most demanding requirements of the electrical construction industry. All Current operates a national network of distribution facilities strategically located across the US. All Current is headquartered in Moorestown, New Jersey.

Pay $32.00 hr

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced Lead Welder to oversee welding operations in our sheet metal fabrication department. The ideal candidate is a skilled welder with strong leadership abilities who can ensure high-quality workmanship, maintain production schedules, and promote a safe and efficient work environment. This position requires hands‑on welding, mentoring team members, and coordinating daily workflow to meet customer and quality requirements.

Job Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise daily welding operations in a sheet metal fabrication environment.
• Assign work, monitor productivity, and ensure production schedules are met.
• Perform MIG, TIG, and other welding processes on carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Read and interpret blueprints, engineering drawings, and work orders.
• Inspect welds for quality, accuracy, and compliance with company and customer specifications.
• Train, mentor, and evaluate welders and fabrication personnel.
• Troubleshoot welding and fabrication issues to minimize downtime.
• Ensure compliance with OSHA regulations and company safety policies.
• Coordinate with engineering, quality, and production departments.
• Monitor equipment performance and coordinate maintenance and repairs.
• Maintain production records and quality documentation.
• Promote continuous improvement.

Job Requirements

• 5+ years’ welding experience.
• 2+ years’ leadership experience.
• Proficiency in MIG and TIG welding.
• Blueprint reading.
• Strong communication and problem‑solving skills.
• Ability to lift 50 pounds and stand extended periods.
• Experience welding both stainless steel and carbon steel sheet metal from 7gauge -18 gauge.

Essential Job Function

• AWS certification.
• Lean manufacturing knowledge.
• Forklift/overhead crane experience.

InPower is an equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local fair employment practices laws. InPower strictly prohibits and does not tolerate discrimination against employees, applicants, or any other covered persons because of race, color, sex (including pregnancy), age, national origin or ancestry, ethnicity, religion, creed, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran, and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including, but not limited to, hiring, training, promotion, discipline, compensation, benefits, and termination of employment.

InPower complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended by the ADA Amendments Act, and all applicable state or local law.