Rail Equipment Shop Lead: Fabrication & Assembly

ADP, Inc.; Kansas City (MO); On-site; USD 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Omaha Track Weld is seeking a skilled Shop Lead for the Kansas City Equipment Production Shop. You will lead a team, fabricate, repair, and service Rail Welding and other Railroad Maintenance of Way equipment used in producing Continuous Welded Rail.

You will coordinate with engineers and management, read blueprints, perform quality checks, maintain 5S, and ensure a safe work environment with daily safety briefings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required; technical/trade education preferred.
• Experience in heavy mechanical, hydraulic, electrical, or welding.
• Fluent verbal and written English skills.
• Valid driver’s license required (no major offenses in 3 years).
• Prior supervisory experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead the shop team to achieve production goals.
• Communicate with engineering and management to understand specs.
• Assemble machines and components like motors, pumps, valves.
• Route electrical conduit and wire to components.
• Read blueprints to ensure accurate assembly.
• Perform quality checks on finished equipment.
• Maintain paperwork and checklists for projects.
• Keep production area clean and 5S compliant.
• Lead daily safety briefings.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Communication skills

Heavy mechanical

Hydraulic systems

Electrical systems

Welding

Education

High school diploma

Technical/trade education

Job description

Omaha Track Weld is seeking a skilled Shop Lead for the Kansas City Equipment Production Shop. You will lead a team, fabricate, repair, and service Rail Welding and other Railroad Maintenance of Way equipment used in producing Continuous Welded Rail.

You will coordinate with engineers and management, read blueprints, perform quality checks, maintain 5S, and ensure a safe work environment with daily safety briefings.