Senior Welding Lead

Accelera; Eau Claire (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Accelera is seeking a Senior Welding Lead to act as a technical expert on the shop floor, guiding fabrication workflows and mentoring the welding team to produce high‑precision components.

The role emphasizes strict quality control, safety, and ISO-aligned processes, with hands‑on leadership in TIG and GMAW tasks, blueprint interpretation, and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• AWS D1.1 certification is required.
• 6+ years of metal fabrication and welding experience.
• Proficient in TIG and GMAW welding.
• Strong ability to read blueprints and perform GD&T.
• Proven leadership to train and mentor fabrication teams.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex TIG and GMAW welding tasks to transform raw materials into high-quality finished weldments.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, troubleshooting, and mentorship to fabrication team members to enhance overall output quality.
• Interpret intricate blueprints and utilize precision measurement tools to verify dimensional accuracy against engineering specifications.
• Coordinate daily production priorities and workflow to ensure project deadlines are met consistently.
• Assist in the design and fabrication of custom fixtures to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce waste.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for work orders and labor reporting to ensure accurate production tracking.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, ISO quality standards, and proper use of lifting equipment like jib cranes and forklifts.

Skills

TIG welding

GMAW welding

AWS D1.1 certification

Blueprint reading

GD&T & metrology

Leadership/mentoring

Job description

As a Senior Welding Lead, you will serve as a technical expert and team mentor, driving the production of high-precision metal components. You will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence by guiding fabrication workflows, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

About the Role

As a Senior Welding Lead, you will serve as a technical expert and team mentor, driving the production of high-precision metal components. You will play a critical role in ensuring operational excellence by guiding fabrication workflows, maintaining rigorous quality standards, and fostering a culture of safety and continuous improvement on the shop floor.

Responsibilities

• Execute complex TIG and GMAW welding tasks to transform raw materials into high-quality finished weldments.
• Provide hands-on technical leadership, troubleshooting, and mentorship to fabrication team members to enhance overall output quality.
• Interpret intricate blueprints and utilize precision measurement tools to verify dimensional accuracy against engineering specifications.
• Coordinate daily production priorities and workflow to ensure project deadlines are met consistently.
• Assist in the design and fabrication of custom fixtures to optimize manufacturing processes and reduce waste.
• Maintain comprehensive documentation for work orders and labor reporting to ensure accurate production tracking.
• Enforce strict adherence to safety protocols, ISO quality standards, and proper use of lifting equipment like jib cranes and forklifts.

Required Skills

• Advanced proficiency in TIG and GMAW welding techniques.
• Current AWS D1.1 certification.
• Minimum of 6 years of professional experience in metal fabrication and welding.
• Expertise in blueprint reading, GD&T, and precision metrology.
• Proven ability to lead, train, and mentor personnel in a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving capabilities and attention to detail.

Preferred Skills

• Technical Diploma in Welding or related fabrication field.
• Experience with lean manufacturing or continuous improvement initiatives.
• Demonstrated success in managing workflow and manpower planning.