Weld Lead

Southern Perfection Fabrication; Byron (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retention bonus

Training provided

Path to growth

Job summary

Southern Perfection Fabrication in Byron, GA is seeking a capable leader to guide a welding team in a fast-paced, one-roof shop that has built custom metal since 1982. You will lead and pace welders, set up MIG welds and FANUC robotic cells, read blueprints and weld symbols, and ensure weld quality.

This is a full-time, direct-hire role with overtime. Shifts include four 10-hour days Monday–Thursday, plus Friday–Sunday weekend shifts and night options.

Qualifications

• Experienced MIG welder with lead or crew-leader experience
• Comfortable reading blueprints and weld symbols
• AWS certification a plus
• You want to build and lead a team, not just run a bead

Responsibilities

• Lead and pace a welding team building racks, weldments, frames and structures
• Set up and run MIG welds and FANUC robotic welding cells
• Read blueprints and weld symbols; check fit-up and weld quality
• Train and mentor welders — including people learning the trade
• Keep your area safe, clean and on schedule

Skills

MIG welding

Team leadership

Blueprint reading

Weld symbols

Safety adherence

Education

AWS certification (preferred)

Tools

FANUC robotic welding

MIG welding setup

Job description

Lead a welding team at a one-roof shop that has been building custom metal in Byron, GA since 1982.

What you'll do:

• Lead and pace a welding team building racks, weldments, frames and structures
• Set up and run MIG welds and FANUC robotic welding cells
• Read blueprints and weld symbols; check fit-up and weld quality
• Train and mentor welders — including people learning the trade
• Keep your area safe, clean and on schedule

What we're looking for:

• Experienced MIG welder with lead or crew-leader experience
• Comfortable reading blueprints and weld symbols
• AWS certification a plus — we support it
• You want to build and lead a team, not just run a bead

Schedule & what we offer: Full-time, direct hire in Byron, GA. Overtime available. Shifts: Monday-Thursday day shift (four 10-hour days), Friday-Sunday weekend shifts, and night shifts available. We provide training, a retention bonus, and a real path to grow.