Night Shift Welding & Fabrication Lead

Zeeco, Inc.; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Zeeco is seeking a Night Shift Lead to oversee night shift welding and fabrication operations, ensuring safe, efficient production while actively performing production work. The role requires setting priorities, coordinating between floor teams, and addressing quality and safety concerns.

Ideal candidates have welding experience, with additional experience in machine shop or entry-level manufacturing considered.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3+ years of manufacturing experience required; welding experience preferred.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience in welding, fabrication, machine shop operations, or first-entry manufacturing.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, work instructions, and welding symbols.
• Strong communication and teamwork skills; lead by example.
• Basic computer skills for production tracking and reporting.
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing principles preferred.
• Experience with Solomon or similar ERP systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead and work alongside production employees in welding and fabrication of burners, flares, incinerators, and related components during night shift.
• Serve as primary on-floor lead, assigning tasks and solving real-time problems to meet production schedules.
• Ensure work complies with quality standards, drawings, and welding procedures.
• Promote HSE compliance, PPE use, and safety policies.
• Monitor workflow, identify bottlenecks, communicate issues to supervision.
• Assist training and onboarding of new employees; mentor teammates.
• Assist with basic troubleshooting of equipment, tools, processes.
• Participate in continuous improvement, lean manufacturing and process initiatives.
• Provide input on employee performance and address attendance or conduct issues.

Skills

Welding & Fabrication

Blueprint reading

Leadership

Lean manufacturing

Production tracking

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Solomon ERP

Job description

Zeeco is seeking a Night Shift Lead to oversee night shift welding and fabrication operations, ensuring safe, efficient production while actively performing production work. The role requires setting priorities, coordinating between floor teams, and addressing quality and safety concerns.

Ideal candidates have welding experience, with additional experience in machine shop or entry-level manufacturing considered.