Lead Welder & Mentor – Precision, Multi‑Pass Welding

ARCOSA; Belen (NM); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. seeks a Welder Lead to supervise and mentor welders, ensuring safe, efficient production and adherence to weld maps and procedures.

You will lay out parts, perform flat welding and multi-pass welds, inspect work, and maintain records in a heavy manufacturing setting. You will train lower level welders, read blueprints, and coordinate with supervision to meet key performance metrics.

Qualifications

• Must understand and follow Weld Procedures and Weld Maps
• Must be able to train according to Weld Procedures and Weld Maps
• 5 years welding experience preferred
• Proficient in flat welding, multi-pass welding and torch operation

Responsibilities

• Proficiently perform flat welding
• Proficiently operate torch
• Lay-out and mark weld points
• Inspect completed work for conformance to specifications using measuring devices
• Complete and maintain all required records
• Proficiently perform carbon arcing
• Perform multi-pass welding
• Coach and train lower level welders
• Proficiently read blueprints
• Provide training, guidance and direction to assigned employees in an efficient, clean, safe and cost-effective manner
• Maintain attendance within acceptable standards

Skills

Read blueprints

Read tape measure

Visual inspection

Welding equipment maintenance

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Welding equipment

Weld maps

Welding procedures

Job description

Arcosa Wind Towers, Inc. seeks a Welder Lead to supervise and mentor welders, ensuring safe, efficient production and adherence to weld maps and procedures.

You will lay out parts, perform flat welding and multi-pass welds, inspect work, and maintain records in a heavy manufacturing setting. You will train lower level welders, read blueprints, and coordinate with supervision to meet key performance metrics.