Lead Welder & Team Mentor — Drive Quality Welds

ElDorado National California Inc; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/Dental/Vision

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Employee Referral

Career Growth

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) in Riverside, CA is seeking a Weld Lead to oversee daily welding operations and drive quality. This role provides hands-on training, sets priorities, and ensures workflow efficiency to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities encompass coaching Welders, enforcing welding procedures (WPS) and blueprints, and collaborating with Supervisors to resolve production and quality issues. A lead or supervisory background and strong communication are required.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• 1–2+ years in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of blueprints, WPS, and material handling procedures.
• Proven ability to mentor team members and ensure consistent quality and adherence to safety standards.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks and priorities to Welders to meet production schedules.
• Support task time and maintain smooth workflow across the welding team.
• Train and coach Welders on proper processes, techniques, and safety practices.
• Conduct initial quality checks of welds before QA inspection.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors and other departments regarding production and quality issues.
• Ensure adherence to blueprints, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and proper material handling.

Skills

Welding experience

Lead/supervisory experience

Blueprints/WPS

Safety adherence

Communication

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. (ENC) in Riverside, CA is seeking a Weld Lead to oversee daily welding operations and drive quality. This role provides hands-on training, sets priorities, and ensures workflow efficiency to meet production schedules.

Responsibilities encompass coaching Welders, enforcing welding procedures (WPS) and blueprints, and collaborating with Supervisors to resolve production and quality issues. A lead or supervisory background and strong communication are required.