Production Lead - Welding

Parker Hannifin; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 41,328 - 63,369; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching contributions

Career development and tuition reimbursement

Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays

Job summary

Parker Hannifin is seeking a Production Lead for its Carson, California facility. This role is crucial for guiding the welding team, ensuring product quality, and addressing production challenges.

The ideal candidate will have over 8 years of experience in a manufacturing environment and be bilingual in English and Spanish. Responsibilities include executing the manufacturing plan, providing training, and maintaining welding standards in alignment with company expectations. Competitive compensation and benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of experience in a manufacturing environment, specifically in welding.
• Ability to lead and train welding operators effectively.
• Proficient in interpreting blueprints and production requirements.

Responsibilities

• Guide welding personnel and ensure product quality.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety and productivity.
• Troubleshoot production and equipment-related issues.

Skills

Leadership

Welding expertise

Bilingual English/Spanish

Problem solving

Technical troubleshooting

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

Handheld scanners

Job description

Position Summary

The Production Lead of Welding supports the execution of the manufacturing plan by guiding welding personnel, ensuring product quality, promoting safe work practices, and helping resolve production issues. This role serves as a hands-on technical leader responsible for training operators, interpreting blueprints, supporting process documentation, and maintaining consistent weld quality in alignment with Parker-Hannifin expectations.

The Production Lead is expected to be self-directed, flexible, and capable of leading by example in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Work with the production team to execute the manufacturing plan and meet daily production requirements.
• Support an empowered, safe, and productive work environment.
• Ensure welding operations consistently meet or exceed quality expectations.
• Diagnose production, welding, or equipment-related issues and help develop effective solutions.
• Provide hands-on technical guidance to welding operators and production personnel.
• Interpret and explain blueprints, weld symbols, and production equipment requirements.
• Assist in creating and maintaining applicable procedures, work instructions, and process documentation used in production.
• Support continuous improvement efforts related to safety, quality, delivery, and productivity.
• Other duties may be assigned as required.

Education, Credentials and Experience

• High School Diploma required
• Bilingual English/Spanish Required
• 8+ years of experience in manufacturing environment, Welding required

Technical Depth And Breadth

• Basic computer skills.
• Operate handheld and barcode scanners
• Able to follow written/verbal instructions and directions in English.
• Learn and maintain required skill and proficiency to successfully accomplish full job responsibilities; willingly takes on new assignments.
• Able to work proficiently (at least 3/4 dot on Skills Matrix) in 75% of the cells in the value stream and perform the most complex processes.
• Technical troubleshooting with a high sense of independence.

Problem Solving And Analytical Skills

• In coordination with team members, initiate contact with other support groups to resolve problems.
• Apply structured problem-solving skills to help drive improvement activities, Lean and Kaizen projects, HPT and TIB meetings.
• Provide suggestions for improvement.
• Consistently open to change and new ideas.
• Application and knowledge of pareto charts, 5Y, Fish Bone Diagram and 10 Step Problem Solving.

Teamwork And Interpersonal Skills

• Dependable, prompt and reliable with good overall attendance; present at workstation when required.
• Demonstrate ability to get along with others; behave professionally; treat all coworkers with respect and dignity consistent with Parker Values and Code of Conduct.
• Actively participate; gain cooperation and trust; and deal with conflicts effectively.
• Builds and leverages strong relationships beyond the Shipping and Receiving area to accomplish team goals.

Communication

• Able to read, understand and follow written & verbal instructions and directions in English.
• Keep others informed, provide accurate and timely feedback, communicate clearly, listen and be receptive to feedback.
• Able to lead teams, facilitate meetings, and present team results.

Physical And Mental Demands

With or without reasonable accommodation:

• Required to sit, stand, bend & reach.
• May be required to stand, sit or alternate between sitting and standing for 8+ hours at a time, based on business needs.
• Good hand/eye coordination and manual dexterity.
• Rotate functions in cells as needed.
• Frequent lifting or moving of lightweight (<20 lbs.) materials, occasional lifting to 25 lbs. without assistance.
• Use of Personal Protective Equipment as required, may include safety glasses, safety shoes, hearing protection, and/or any other equipment deemed necessary.
• Able to work in a non-air-conditioned plant year-round.

Conditions Of Employment

This position is subject to meeting U.S. export compliance and/or U.S. Government contracting citizenship eligibility requirements.

Competitive Compensation And Benefits

• Pay Range: $30/hr to $46/hr
• Participation in Annual Incentive Program

• Benefit & Retirement Plans – Parker offers competitive benefit programs, including medical, prescription drugs, dental, vision, life, disability, and other coverage with associated premium costs. 401(k) plan with company matching contributions at 100% of the first 5% of pay. Company provided defined-contribution retirement plan with annual contribution equal to 3% of pay. Career development and tuition reimbursement. Other benefits including paid parental leave, short and long-term disability programs, adoption assistance, a Care.com membership, and financial planning assistance are provided at no cost. Supplemental benefit programs including identity protection, legal protection, and pet wellness are available at competitive rates. Paid Time Off and Company-Paid Holidays.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Parker is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. Parker is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job related reasons regardless of race, ethnicity, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, gender identity, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by law. This position is subject to meeting export compliance eligibility requirements.

(“Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran / VEVRAA Federal Contractor”)

If you would like more information about Equal Employment Opportunity as an applicant under the law, please go to Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal (eeoc.gov) and Genetic Information Discrimination

Drug Tests

Drug-Free Workplace

In accordance with Parker’s policies and applicable state laws, Parker provides for a drug-free workplace. Therefore, all applicants seeking employment with Parker will be subject to drug testing as a condition of employment.