Lead Welder 3rd Shift

EK; Fall River (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

EK in Fall River, Wisconsin, is seeking a Lead Welder to supervise welding operations and lead a team of welders in completing manufacturing projects. Key responsibilities include overseeing production, improving welding processes, and training employees. The ideal candidate should possess a Technical Diploma and relevant experience, with a strong understanding of various welding methods and the ability to read blueprints.

The position also requires physical capability, regular inspections, and effective communication with management to ensure high-quality standards are met.

Qualifications

• Must qualify within 90 days of hire in weld processes being performed.
• Three to five years related experience and/or training is preferred.
• Regularly required to lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and lead welders in the manufacturing group.
• Prepare workload for the welders and communicate with supervisors.
• Evaluate processes for quality and efficiency improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Welding processes

Blueprint reading

Inspection techniques

Education

One-year Technical Diploma

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Calipers

Weld fixtures

Gauges

Job description

SUMMARY

Lead welders on complete manufacturing projects as well as welds metal components together using a variety of arc welding processes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Oversees and leads welders within the complete manufacturing group
• Communicates with Weld Supervisor and Weld Manager. Reports information on employee progress and issues for ongoing performance evaluations.
• Prepares workload for the welders.
• Uses GMAW-P, GMAW-S, and GTAW to weld weldments, tanks, and metal parts together per the weld process specification sheet
• Reads and understands American and European blueprints, geometrical call outs, and weld symbols
• Evaluates all processes within area of responsibility for ways to improve in quality, tooling usage, and run times.
• Welds complicated weldments where alignments, dimensional, and weld quality must conform.
• Uses weld fixtures, gauges, and jigs when applicable.
• Performs welding on a wide variety of metals and alloys, including carbon steel, galvanized steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Assists with creating work instructions.
• Completes first piece, in process, and final inspections using calipers, height gauges, protractors, and tape measures.
• Cleans and organizes work area

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Employee must qualify within 90 days of hire in the weld processes he/she will be performing. Qualification per WWI-102.

LEADERSHIP RESPONSIBILITIES

Oversees and leads welders in the Power Products division. Responsibilities include training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; addressing complaints and resolving problems. Reports any problems and issues that arise to the Weld Supervisor and/or Fabrication Manager.

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

One-year Technical Diploma; three to five years related experience and/or training and a High School Diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl and talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.