Lead Welder

Prince Manufacturing Corp.; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturing company in North Carolina seeks a Lead Welder to oversee welding operations and mentor a team of welders. The role requires advanced welding skills and leadership abilities to ensure compliance with safety regulations and quality standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of welding experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Expertise in TIG, MIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding techniques.
• In-depth knowledge of welding safety practices and OSHA guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and supervise a team of welders, ensuring high-quality workmanship.
• Perform advanced welding tasks and quality checks on completed work.
• Enforce safety protocols and maintain accurate records of welding activities.

Skills

Welding Techniques

Leadership

Safety Knowledge

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Completion of a formal welding program or apprenticeship

Tools

Welding machines

Measuring instruments

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: PRINCE MANUFACTURING CORPORATION NORTH CAROLINA - MILLS RIVER, NC

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Lead Welder

Job Summary:

The Lead Welder is responsible for overseeing welding operations. This position requires advanced welding skills and leadership abilities to guide, mentor, and supervise a team of welders. The Lead Welder ensures that all welding tasks are completed according to quality standards, safety regulations, and project deadlines.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and Supervise Team:
  • Supervise and mentor a team of welders, providing guidance, training, and support to ensure high-quality workmanship.
  • Assign daily tasks and welding projects, ensuring efficient use of resources and meeting production deadlines.
  • Perform regular quality checks on team members' work to ensure compliance with safety standards and specifications.
• Welding Operations:
  • Perform advanced welding tasks, including TIG, MIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding techniques.
  • Read and interpret blueprints, technical drawings, and welding symbols to determine welding requirements and specifications.
  • Use welding equipment and tools (e.g., welders, cutters, grinders, etc.) safely and effectively.
• Quality Control and Safety Compliance:
  • Inspect completed welds for defects and ensure proper quality control procedures are followed.
  • Ensure all welding projects meet or exceed quality standards and customer specifications.
  • Enforce strict safety protocols to maintain a safe work environment, ensuring team members are following proper safety guidelines and using PPE.
  • Maintain accurate records of welding activities, including inspection reports, equipment maintenance logs, and safety compliance documentation.
• Collaboration and Communication:
  • Communicate effectively with project managers, engineers, and other team members to discuss project progress, challenges, and necessary adjustments.
  • Work closely with the production team to meet project deadlines and maintain workflow efficiency.
  • Provide input and suggestions for process improvements and best practices.
• Equipment Maintenance:
  • Ensure proper maintenance and calibration of welding equipment and tools.
  • Report any faulty equipment or tools and assist in arranging repairs or replacements as needed.
• Training and Development:
  • Assist in training new welders and other team members on welding techniques, safety procedures, and equipment handling.
  • Stay up to date on new welding technologies, techniques, and industry standards.

Qualifications and Skills:

• Education & Experience:
  • High school diploma or equivalent; completion of a formal welding program or apprenticeship preferred.
  • Minimum of 5 years of welding experience, with at least 2 years in a leadership or supervisory role.
• Technical Skills:
  • Expertise in a variety of welding techniques, including TIG, MIG, Stick, and Flux-Cored welding.
  • Must have advanced skills in both GMAW and GTAW welding processes
  • Experience working with mild steels, SST and aluminum required
  • Ability to ‘walk the cup’ / pipe-welding a big plus
  • Strong understanding of blueprints, schematics, and welding symbols.
  • Proficiency in using welding machines, hand tools, and measuring instruments.
• Leadership Skills:
  • Ability to lead and motivate a team, providing mentorship and resolving conflicts as they arise.
  • Excellent time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and manage workflow.
• Safety Knowledge:
  • In-depth knowledge of welding safety practices and OSHA guidelines.
  • Certification in welding (e.g., AWS, ASME) is preferred.
• Physical Requirements:
  • Ability to lift heavy objects (up to 50 lbs) and work in physically demanding environments.
  • Ability to work in various positions (standing, crouching, bending, etc.) and in challenging environments (e.g., extreme heat, confined spaces).

Prince Manufacturing is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer that is committed to all policies which will afford equal opportunity employment to all qualified persons and will not discriminate or permit discrimination against any person or group of persons based on race, color, religious creed, age, marital status, national origin, ancestry, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran status, intellectual disability, present or past history of mental disorder, mental disability (including civil union status), including all of the covered statutes protected by state and federal employment law.