Lead Welder - Fabrication Team Leader

Page Mechanical Group, Inc.; Belleville (IL); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Astec Mobile Screens is seeking a lead welder to train and guide welding teams in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, ensuring adherence to blueprints and production standards. The role emphasizes quality welds, process improvements, and team leadership.

The candidate will supervise welding operations, mentor staff on welding techniques (MIG, stick, arc gouging), read weld symbols, and uphold 6S methodologies in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience with heavy equipment production line welding.
• Ability to MIG weld, stick weld, and arc gouging.
• Ability to read and understand weld symbols.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to all safety rules and perform work at a quality level.
• Read and understand assigned blueprints prior to starting a project.
• Participate in process and product development and improvement programs.
• Accurately inspect metal prior to welding to ensure clean welds.
• Supervise and coordinate activities of team members engaged in welding for fabricating framework of equipment.
• Lead team through 6S (Safety, Sort, set in order, Shine, Standardize, Sustain).
• Provide PPE suggestions and supplies as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment welding

Reading weld symbols

Team coordination

Basic computer skills

Safety compliance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Trade school or community college preferred

Job description

Astec Mobile Screens is seeking a lead welder to train and guide welding teams in a safe, efficient, and cost-effective manner, ensuring adherence to blueprints and production standards. The role emphasizes quality welds, process improvements, and team leadership.

The candidate will supervise welding operations, mentor staff on welding techniques (MIG, stick, arc gouging), read weld symbols, and uphold 6S methodologies in a manufacturing environment.