Shop - Welder/Team Lead

ZipRecruiter; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in Waco, TX, is looking for a Shop Welder Team Lead to oversee welding operations and lead a team of welders. The ideal candidate will ensure projects are completed accurately and safely while maintaining a culture of productivity and quality. Responsibilities include training team members, coordinating workflows, and ensuring safety compliance.

Benefits

OSHA 30-Hour Certification provided by the company

NCCCO Certified Rigger Level 1 Practical Examination offered

Heavy Equipment Operators Certification available

Qualifications

• At least 5 years of experience in welding with supervisory skills.
• Capability to motivate and guide a team towards goals.
• Proficient in various welding techniques and safety protocols.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and perform welding and fabrication tasks in a shop environment.
• Lead, mentor, and provide training to welding team members.
• Conduct inspections to ensure quality standards are met.

Skills

Leadership

Problem-Solving

Communication

Safety Awareness

Organizational Skills

Education

American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 SMAW Certification

Job description

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionSalary: $25-34/Hr.*

Job Title: Shop Welder Team Lead

Job Summary: As a Shop Welder - Team Lead, you will be responsible for overseeing and performing welding and fabrication tasks in a shop environment. You will lead a team of welders and fabricators, ensuring projects are completed accurately, safely, and efficiently. This role includes coordinating daily workflow, maintaining equipment, inspecting weld quality, mentoring team members, and fostering a culture of safety and productivity within the fabrication shop.

Responsibilities:

1. 
   Welding Leadership: Lead by example a team of welders, providing direction, instruction, and support to ensure that welding tasks are completed safely, accurately, and on schedule.
2. 
   Quality Assurance: Oversee welding processes to ensure that welded components meet quality standards and specifications. Conduct inspections and quality checks to verify the integrity of welds.
3. 
   Workflow Coordination: Coordinate with your fabrication manager, installation manager, and other team members to schedule welding activities, allocate resources, and prioritize tasks based on project requirements.
4. 
   Equipment Maintenance: Maintain welding equipment and tools in good working condition, conducting regular inspections, troubleshooting issues, and arranging for repairs or replacements as needed. Keep the shop and all of its equipment orderly.
5. 
   Safety Compliance: Ensure that all welding operations comply with safety regulations, company policies, and industry standards. Conduct safety briefings, inspections, and audits to identify and mitigate risks.
6. 
   Training and Development: Provide training, mentorship, and feedback to field welders and apprentices, assisting in their skill development and promoting continuous improvement in welding techniques and practices.
7. 
   Documentation: Keep accurate records of welding activities, including work orders, shipping and receiving orders, inspection reports, and safety documentation. Ensure that all documentation is complete, up-to-date, and accessible as needed.
8. 
   Problem Solving: Identify and address any challenges or obstacles that arise during welding operations, working collaboratively with team members to implement effective solutions and minimize disruptions.
9. 
   Communication: Communicate effectively with team members, your fabrication manager and installation manager, providing clear and concise updates on project status, issues, and resolutions.
10. 
    Continuous Improvement: Stay informed about advances in welding technology, techniques, and equipment, and identify opportunities for process improvements and efficiency gains.

Qualifications:

1. 
   Welding Certification: American Welding Society (AWS) D1.1 SMAW is required.

Candidate will be administered test by Texas Welding Company in interview process.

1. 
   Experience: Proven experience in welding operations, with at least 5 years of experience in a lead or supervisory role.
2. 
   Leadership Skills: Strong leadership abilities, with the ability to motivate, inspire, and guide a team towards common goals.
3. 
   Technical Proficiency: Proficient in various welding techniques, processes, and materials, with a solid understanding of welding blueprints and symbols, principles and best practices.
4. 
   Safety Awareness: Thorough knowledge of safety procedures and protocols related to welding operations, with a commitment to ensuring a safe work environment.
5. 
   Communication Skills: Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively communicate with team member.
6. 
   Problem-Solving Skills: Strong problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to analyze complex issues, identify root causes, and implement practical solutions.
7. 
   Organizational Skills: Ability to prioritize tasks, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and adapt to changing priorities and deadlines.
8. 
   Physical Stamina: Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in various environmental conditions, including lifting heavy objects, working at heights, and standing for extended periods.

Additional Certifications:

Within 30 days of hiring and upon review the employeemay need to complete the following certifications, provided by the company:

OSHA 30-Hour

NCCCO Certified Rigger Level 1 Practical Examination

Heavy Equipment Operators Certification