Robotic Welding Department Lead

W3Global; Salina (KS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Benefits Packages

401(k) Retirement Plan with company-mâ

Health Insurance (Traditional and HDHP

Job summary

W3Global is seeking a Department Leader - Robotic Welding in Salina, KS, to lead a team in a fast-paced manufacturing setting. The role focuses on day-to-day leadership, coaching, and technical support for robotic welding operations to ensure safety, quality, productivity, and on-time delivery.

The ideal candidate will have hands-on welding knowledge, strong leadership, and the ability to motivate others while maintaining strict adherence to safety and process standards.

Qualifications

• Strong leadership and team development skills.
• Solid understanding of robotic welding processes and equipment.
• Commitment to safety, quality, and productivity in manufacturing.

Responsibilities

• Train, coach, and develop employees while monitoring productivity and safety.
• Monitor welding quality and production, assist with corrective actions.
• Coordinate daily production activities and communicate goals and deliverables to the team.
• Collaborate with Engineering, Maintenance, Quality, and other departments to resolve issues.
• Promote clean, organized, and safe work environment and continuous improvement.

Skills

Leadership

Robotic welding

Safety adherence

Coaching

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Description

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. 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.

Requirements

• 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.

Benefits

• 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