Lead Welder & Production Team Lead

Sabre Industries, Inc.; Conroe (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental & Vision

401(k) with Company Match

Tuition Reimbursement

Life and Disability Coverage

Paid Time Off & Holidays

Wellness Resources

Employee Discounts

Job summary

Sabre Industries, Inc. is seeking a Lead Welding Supervisor to guide a team of production welders on the shop floor. You will manage daily tasks, monitor labor hours, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of welded components.

The role requires 2–4 years welding manufacturing experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with Epicor/Vantage ERP and MES systems. Strong leadership and attendance are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required or preferred.
• 2–4 years progressive welding manufacturing experience.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment (cranes, forklifts, pallet jacks).
• Must pass welding requirements and weld at Certified B Welder level.
• Knowledge of steel fabrication and reading blueprints.
• Proficient with Epicor/Vantage ERP and MES systems.
• Strong leadership and team-building skills.
• Regular and timely attendance.

Responsibilities

• Oversees and delegates daily tasks to welding staff across work stations.
• Tracks labor hours and process data using MES/ERP systems.
• Ensures safety, quality, and productivity targets are met.
• Trains employees on welding techniques as needed.
• Maintains accurate daily production cards and cost centers.
• Ensures proper housekeeping and tool management in bays.
• Communicates via Outlook within and outside department.
• Assists in reading prints and welding symbols as required.
• Solves production issues and suggests policy improvements.
• Provides cross-training opportunities and supports overtime decisions as needed.

Skills

Welding operations

Leadership

Bilingual

Material handling equipment

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Reading blueprints/weld symbols

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Epicor/Vantage ERP

MES systems

Overhead cranes/Forklifts

Job description

Sabre Industries, Inc. is seeking a Lead Welding Supervisor to guide a team of production welders on the shop floor. You will manage daily tasks, monitor labor hours, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery of welded components.

The role requires 2–4 years welding manufacturing experience, ability to read blueprints, and proficiency with Epicor/Vantage ERP and MES systems. Strong leadership and attendance are essential.