Lead Welder: Precision Welding Leader & Mentor

Johnson Controls, Inc.; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 68,000 - 102,000; Full time

Job summary

Johnson Controls leads innovation in thermal management and building systems. The Lead Welder role oversees daily welding and fabrication activities, ensuring quality and safety while guiding junior welders and apprentices within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to welding procedures, inspection readiness, and collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve nonconformances and improve processes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of welding and fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• 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.
• Interpret engineering drawings and ensure dimensional accuracy.
• Verify welds meet quality requirements and inspection criteria.
• Provide mentorship to apprentices and junior welders.
• Support safety, quality audits, and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Focus

Technical Expertise

Problem Solving

Decision Making

Accountability

Planning & Organization

Communication Skills

Safety Awareness

Attention to Detail

Team Development

Process Improvement

Integrity & Professionalism

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Welding certification (preferred)

Tools

Tape measures

Calipers

Squares

Levels

Angle gauges

Job description

Johnson Controls leads innovation in thermal management and building systems. The Lead Welder role oversees daily welding and fabrication activities, ensuring quality and safety while guiding junior welders and apprentices within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

The position emphasizes adherence to welding procedures, inspection readiness, and collaboration with Quality and Engineering teams to resolve nonconformances and improve processes.