Structure Welder Team Lead - 2nd Shift

BeInBA; Broken Arrow (OK); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Alfa Laval is seeking a Structure Welder Team Lead for the 2nd shift in Broken Arrow, OK. The role coordinates the daily work of the welding cell, ensures quality and safety, and drives continuous improvements.

Prior experience with MIG and oxyacetylene welding, blueprint reading, and crane/ forklift operations is required. The position emphasizes hands-on leadership rather than formal management, with a focus on containment, corrective actions, and training within the cell.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred with relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years of welding experience with multiple welding/cutting processes.
• Proficient in MIG welding and oxyacetylene torch use.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and support the daily work of the team/shift.
• Monitor processes and performance in the team/shift.
• Be a link between the team, support functions and TM.
• Develop and have good knowledge of key processes and tools within the cell.
• Close competence gaps by training/coaching and running SOP audit dialogues.
• Control of quality, deviations and line stops with TM.
• Focus on waste elimination and improvements.
• Drive meetings within cell (shift handover, cell meeting).

Skills

MIG welding

Oxyacetylene torch

Blueprint reading

Tape measure reading

Calipers reading

Team leadership

Communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Overhead crane operation

Forklift operation

Hand tools

Drill/saw machinery

Job description

Structure Welder Team Lead - 2nd Shift

• Broken Arrow

• Full time

Every day, we get opportunities to make a positive impact – on our colleagues, partners, customers and society. Together, we’re pioneering the solutions of the future and unlocking the full potential of precious resources. Trusted to act on initiative, we challenge conventional thinking to develop world-leading technologies that inspire progress in vital areas, including energy, food, water and shipping.

As we push forward, the innovative, open spirit that fuels our 140-year-old start-up culture and rapid growth also drives our personal growth. So, as we shape a more resourceful, less wasteful world, we build our careers too.

About the job

As a Team Lead, you will coordinate and support the daily work. Overview of the order/task situation, focusing on containment and corrective actions during order/task execution time frame. Team Leader is not a manager.

This position is in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.

As a part of the team, you will:

• Coordinate and support the daily work of the team/shift
• Monitor processes and performance in the team/shift
• Be a link between the team, support functions and TM
• Develop and have good knowledge of the key processes and tools within the cell
• Close competence gaps by training/coaching and running SOP audit dialogues
• Control of quality, deviations and line stops together with TM
• Focus on waste elimination and improvements
• Drive meetings within cell (shift handover, cell meeting)
• Conduct daily work as a team member
• Make and follow up detailed plan for the cell
• When needed support team members with immediate problem solving
• All employees are expected to prioritize safety, regardless of role. This includes strict adherence to company-wide safety policies and procedures, proactive promotion of safe practices, and addressing unsafe behaviors or conditions in a constructive and positive manner.
• Employees expected to conduct themselves with professionalism, courtesy, and cooperation toward colleagues, customers, vendors, and visitors.
• Full compliance with all Alfa Laval policies and procedures is required to maintain a respectful, safe, and productive work environment.

We care about diversity, inclusion and equity in our recruitment processes. We also believe behavioral traits can provide important insights into a candidate’s fit to a role. To help us achieve this we apply Pymetrics assessments, and upon application you will be invited to play the assessment games.

What you know:

High school diploma or GED preferred with relevant experience, and:

• 1 year of experience from Alfa Laval production/manufacturing/distribution
• Training skills.
• Office computer skills.
• Good knowledge of SOPs and processes within the team
• Basic math skills including the ability to read a tape measure and calipers required.
• Demonstrated ability to read blueprints required.
• Must pass Pulmonary Function Test (PFT), if PAPR is required
• Minimum 5 years of experience using multiple welding and cutting processes
• Manufacturing experience required; industry background preferred
• Proficient in MIG welding and oxyacetylene torch use
• Experienced with hand tools, drill/saw machinery, and overhead crane operation
• Forklift certification preferred

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Attributes Desired in Candidate:

• Able to coordinate
• Have leadership ability
• Able to motivate people
• Have high integrity

Physical and Environmental Factors:

Physical Requirements (lifting, climbing, standing, equipment use):

• Regularly exert up to 50 lbs of force occasionally; 30 lbs of force frequently
• Stand or walk for 80% of the workday
• Required to have visual acuity to operate motor vehicles and/or heavy equipment.

Environmental Factors (hazardous materials, work location, work surfaces, exposure):

• Must wear Personal Protective Equipment: steel toe boots, safety glasses, and ear plugs
• Exposure to various weather conditions cold or hot, wet/humid conditions, and loud noise levels. No climate-controlled environment.
• Work near hazards: moving machinery, vehicles, electrical currents, and chemicals
• Encounter atmospheric conditions: fumes, dust, gases, odors, and poor ventilation
• Operate in confined spaces such as narrow aisles or passageway
• Communicate effectively through speech and hearing

At Alfa Laval, we pride ourselves on creating an inclusive and dynamic workplace that values diverse perspectives and experiences. While we typically welcome applicants from all locations, currently, we are prioritizing candidates who reside in the US or have an established presence in the area.

What’s in it for you?

We offer a challenging position in an open and friendly environment where we help each other to develop and create value. Your work will have a true impact on Alfa Laval’s future success. Our benefits-eligible associates enjoy healthcare, dental and vision plans, a robust wellness program, generous 401(k), paid holidays, paid time off benefits, and more. At Alfa Laval, we carefully consider a wide range of factors to determine your total compensation package. We rely on market indicators and consider your specific job, background, skills, and experience to get it right.

Alfa Laval is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workforce. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, or business need, without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected veteran status.

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