Lead Welder - MIG, Blueprint Pro, Shop Floor Coach

STS Technical Services; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

STS Technical Services is hiring a Weld Lead in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This direct-hire, split-shift role leads MIG welders and fabricators on the shop floor, ensuring safe, on-time production to meet customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has MIG welding and fabrication experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and prior leadership ability to train and guide a fast-paced manufacturing team. Authorization to work in the United States is required.

Qualifications

• Certified Welding Inspector certification required.
• Minimum of 4 years of shop floor manufacturing experience.
• MIG welding or fabrication experience required.
• Ability to read blueprints.
• Ability to troubleshoot shop floor issues.
• Ability to motivate and lead staff.
• Must be authorized to work in the United States.
• Experience with steel is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong measurement and shop calculations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of MIG welders and fabricators
• Delegate job responsibilities to appropriate employees
• Train and motivate staff to meet demanding manufacturing requirements and schedules
• Assist with tasks as necessary to complete assignments
• Test products and equipment for defects or malfunctions
• Work in a safe manner and support safe shop floor practices
• Communicate changes and updates to employees regarding processes and procedures
• Support production quality, accuracy and schedule performance
• Help ensure welded and fabricated products meet engineering or sales specifications
• Troubleshoot and resolve shop floor issues as they arise

Skills

Mig welding

Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Shop floor

Education

Certified Welding Inspector certification

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Weld Lead in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This direct-hire, split-shift role leads MIG welders and fabricators on the shop floor, ensuring safe, on-time production to meet customer specifications.

The ideal candidate has MIG welding and fabrication experience, strong blueprint reading skills, and prior leadership ability to train and guide a fast-paced manufacturing team. Authorization to work in the United States is required.