Weld Lead

Milwaukee Succeeds; Milwaukee (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is hiring a Weld Lead to supervise MIG welders/fabricators, ensuring production targets are met with quality and safety. This role leads daily activities, coaches staff, and coordinates tasks to maintain schedules.

The ideal candidate has a CWI certification, 4+ years shop-floor experience, and strong blueprint-reading and problem-solving skills. The position offers temp-to-hire opportunities and an onsite work arrangement.

Qualifications

• CWI certification is required.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and perform shop calculations.
• Strong leadership and communication to guide weld staff.
• Detail-oriented to meet customer specifications.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily activities of MIG Welders/fabricators and delegate job responsibilities to appropriate employees.
• Train and motivate staff to meet demanding manufacturing requirements and schedules.
• Assist with tasks as necessary to complete assignments.
• Test products/equipment for defects/malfunctions.
• Work in a safe manner.
• Communicate changes and updates to employees on processes and procedures.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

Quality-minded

Problem solving

Education

Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification

Job description

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Due to our company growth we have immediate openings for Weld Leads.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily activities of MIG Welders/fabricators and delegating job responsibilities to appropriate employees
• Train and motivate staff to meet demanding manufacturing requirements and schedules
• Assist with tasks as necessary to complete assignments
• Work in a safe manner
• Communicate changes and updates to employees on processes and procedures

Qualifications:

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility on the shop floor for minimum of four (4) years
• Ability to measure, compare and make simple or complex shop calculations necessary to ensure products are in compliance with engineer or sales specifications
• Previous experience working with and reading blueprints
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve a variety of situations on the shop floor
• Previous experience working with steel a plus
• Previous experience leading shop floor employees and motivating them to complete jobs in a timely manner and accurately to specifications
• Must be detail oriented to meet the needs of our customers

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Title: Weld Lead

Company: Global Power Components - www.globalpowercomponents.com

Location: Milwaukee, WI (onsite 5-days/week)

Hire Type: Temp-to-Hire (3+ months)

Overview:

Global Power Components is a privately held, growing manufacturer of UL steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures for housing fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Global Power Components is a privately held, financially sound, growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures, and modular metal enclosures for housing fully-equipped electrical distribution and control equipment. Due to our company growth we have immediate openings for Weld Leads.

Responsibilities:

• Coordinate daily activities of MIG Welders/fabricators and delegating job responsibilities to appropriate employees
• Train and motivate staff to meet demanding manufacturing requirements and schedules
• Assist with tasks as necessary to complete assignments
• Test products/equipment for defects/malfunctions
• Work in a safe manner
• Communicate changes and updates to employees on processes and procedures

Qualifications:

• Certified Welding Inspector (CWI) Certification
• Previous experience in a manufacturing facility on the shop floor for minimum of four (4) years
• Ability to measure, compare and make simple or complex shop calculations necessary to ensure products are in compliance with engineer or sales specifications
• Previous experience working with and reading blueprints
• Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve a variety of situations on the shop floor
• Previous experience working with steel a plus
• Previous experience leading shop floor employees and motivating them to complete jobs in a timely manner and accurately to specifications
• Must be detail oriented to meet the needs of our customers

Global Power Components is an Equal Opportunity and Aff… Global Power Components is committed to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all job applicants and employees. Employment decisions are based upon job-related reasons regardless of an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, disability, marital status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other status protected by law.