Robotic Welding Department Lead

Velocity Flow Technologies; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Company events

On-site gym

Profit sharing

Wellness program

Job summary

Spectrum Metalcraft seeks an experienced Department Leader – Robotic Welding to guide daily operations, mentor technicians, and ensure safety, quality, and on-time delivery. The role combines hands-on welding leadership with problem solving and team development.

You will coordinate with Engineering, Maintenance, and Quality to resolve production issues, drive continuous improvement, and uphold high standards in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; vocational tech education preferred.
• 1–3 years of leadership exposure preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Strong written and verbal communication to present information clearly.
• Ability to solve practical problems in a semi-structured environment.
• Ability to communicate goals and guidelines to employees.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and develop employees while monitoring productivity and attendance.
• Promote high standards through example and ensure behavior expectations.
• Frequently check on needs, concerns, and issues through rounds.
• Monitor welding quality and assist with corrective actions.
• Communicate goals and deliverables to the team.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality and other departments to resolve issues.
• Promote a clean, safe, and organized work environment and participate in continuous improvement.
• Report production, employee, quality, and operational concerns to the Welding Department Manager.

Skills

Leadership

Reading & interpretation

Communication

Problem solving

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Department Leader – Robotic Welding

We are looking for an experienced and hands‑on Department Leader – Robotic Welding to provide day‑to‑day leadership and technical support within our robotic welding operations at Spectrum Metalcraft. This position will lead and support team members, coordinate daily production activities, and help ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on‑time delivery goals are achieved.

The ideal candidate combines strong robotic welding knowledge with the ability to lead, coach, and motivate others in a fast‑paced manufacturing environment.

Major Responsibilities:

• Train, coach, and develop employees while monitoring productivity, attendance, and adherence to company policies and safe work practices.
• Consistently promotes high standards through personal example so each employee understands the standards of behavior expecyed.
• Frequently rounds on employees to check in on needs, concerns, and issues.
• Monitor product quality, identify welding or production deficiencies, and assist with corrective actions.
• Communicates organizational goals so each employee is aware of expectations and deliverables.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to resolve production and equipment issues.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment while supporting continuous improvement efforts.
• Communicate production, employee, quality, and operational concerns to the Welding Department Manager and perform other duties as assigned.

This position is scheduled to work Monday thru Thursday, from 6 am – 5:00 pm. Based on the Department's work production schedule this job may be required to work on Fridays.

• High School diploma or equivalent, vocational technical school. 3 years of production exposure preferred.
• 1-3 years of leadership exposure preferred but not required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manual. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one‑on‑one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Ability to communicate goals, objectives and guidelines to employees as required.

• Competitive Benefits Packages and excellent work culture
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with company matching contributions
• Health Insurance (Traditional and High Deductible Health Plan)
• Quarterly Company Events (Spring BBQ, Summer Pool Party, Fall picnic, Holiday Party)
• On‑Site Workout Facilities at headquarter building- with locker rooms
• Profit‑Sharing Plan - year‑end bonus program
• Corporate Wellness Program

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I further understand that my employment with Salina Vortex will have a sixty (60) days benefit waiting period, and further that at any time during the waiting period or thereafter, my employment relation with Salina Vortex is terminable at will for any reason by either party.

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