Lead Welder: Fabrication Leader & Quality Mentor

jci; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus plan

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Johnson Controls is seeking a Lead Welder to oversee daily welding and fabrication activities in a high‑caliber manufacturing environment. You will lead weld teams, verify fit‑ups, and ensure adherence to weld procedures while sustaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years of welding experience, strong blueprint skills, and the ability to coach apprentices and junior welders. A competitive benefits package accompanies a full‑time, on‑site position in Texas.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Minimum 5 years welding and fabrication experience in manufacturing.
• Minimum 2 years in a lead, mentor, or senior welder role.
• Demonstrated experience welding carbon steel, stainless steel, and aluminum.
• Ability to pass company welding qualification tests.
• Strong blueprint reading and weld symbol interpretation skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily welding, fitting, and fabrication activities within assigned production areas.
• Perform and oversee welding operations using MIG, TIG, FCAW, and other approved welding processes.
• Interpret and apply engineering drawings, weld symbols, specifications, bills of material, and fabrication instructions.
• Verify proper fit-up, alignment, dimensional accuracy, and weld preparation prior to welding.
• Ensure all welds meet visual acceptance criteria and applicable quality requirements.
• Support production schedules while maintaining quality and safety standards.
• Assist supervisors in assigning work, monitoring workflow, and resolving production issues.
• Provide technical guidance and mentorship to apprentices, junior, and production welders.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Welding inspections

Quality focus

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Squares

Levels

Angle gauges

Job description

Johnson Controls is seeking a Lead Welder to oversee daily welding and fabrication activities in a high‑caliber manufacturing environment. You will lead weld teams, verify fit‑ups, and ensure adherence to weld procedures while sustaining quality and safety standards.

The role requires 5+ years of welding experience, strong blueprint skills, and the ability to coach apprentices and junior welders. A competitive benefits package accompanies a full‑time, on‑site position in Texas.