Shop Lead & Welder — Precision Fabrication

ARCADIA LLC.; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Arcadia LLC. is seeking a Shop Lead / Welder to oversee daily shop operations while performing hands-on welding, fabrication, assembly, and quality control.

You will lead by example, coordinate workflow, train teammates, and ensure safety and production deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include reading drawings, coordinating with management, loading materials, and maintaining OSHA compliance to deliver high-quality components such as structural frames and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent preferred.
• 3+ years of manufacturing, welding, fabrication, or assembly experience.
• Previous lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Ability to read basic drawings and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Strong communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Forklift certification and welding certification/training preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily shop floor activities to meet production schedules and quality standards.
• Assign work, monitor workflow, and communicate priorities and production issues to management.
• Train, coach, and support shop employees while promoting safety, teamwork, and accountability.
• Perform welding, fabrication, assembly, and installation of structural components, frames, doors, windows, and related products.
• Read and follow drawings, purchase orders, measurements, and work instructions.
• Operate hand tools, power tools, welding equipment, forklifts, and other machinery as authorized.
• Inspect materials and finished products for quality, damage, and accuracy.
• Load, unload, organize, stage, pack, and secure materials and finished products for shipment.
• Maintain a clean and safe work environment and comply with OSHA and company safety requirements.
• Identify production, quality, and workflow issues and assist with corrective actions and process improvements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Reading drawings

Mathematical calculations

Forklift certification

Welding certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Forklift

Job description

Arcadia LLC. is seeking a Shop Lead / Welder to oversee daily shop operations while performing hands-on welding, fabrication, assembly, and quality control.

You will lead by example, coordinate workflow, train teammates, and ensure safety and production deadlines are met in a fast-paced environment. Responsibilities include reading drawings, coordinating with management, loading materials, and maintaining OSHA compliance to deliver high-quality components such as structural frames and