Weld Shop Lead (Night Shift)

Alliance Steel, Inc.; Oklahoma City, Northern (OK, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

Alliance Steel Inc. on-site Lead role coordinating production activities and mentoring team members to maintain quality and efficiency. The working lead ensures safety, enforces PPE, and supports daily workflows to meet scheduling goals.

You will assign tasks, monitor resources, and communicate with management while partnering with Quality Control to uphold customer specifications and continuous improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED.
• Manufacturing or industrial experience required.
• Prior lead or supervisory experience preferred.
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes required.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily production activities and workflow to meet schedules and goals.
• Lead by example, enforce safety procedures and PPE requirements.
• Provide training and support to production employees.
• Assign work tasks and ensure materials and resources are available.
• Communicate updates and staffing needs to management.
• Ensure inspections and safety checks on equipment and work areas.
• Troubleshoot issues and escalate as needed.
• Collaborate with Quality Control to meet standards and specs.
• Identify roadblocks and promote continuous improvement.
• Maintain clean, organized work areas and report safety concerns.

Skills

Microsoft Office

Prioritize tasks

Communication skills

Blueprint reading

Problem-solving

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift operation

Overhead crane operation

Job description

Job Title: Lead

This position is responsible for supporting day-to-day operations by coordinating workflow, assisting team members, and promoting a safe and productive work environment. This role serves as a working lead and point of contact for employees on the production floor, helping ensure quality, efficiency, and adherence to company standards.

Duties/Responsibilities

• Assist in coordinating daily production activities and workflow to meet production schedules, deadlines, and operational goals
• Lead by example by following and enforcing company policies, safety procedures, and PPE requirements
• Provide day-to-day guidance, training, and support to production employees
• Assist with assigning work tasks and ensuring employees have the materials and resources needed to perform their jobs
• Communicate production updates, operational concerns, and staffing needs to management
• Ensure pre-use inspections are completed on equipment prior to operation, and post-use inspections of both the equipment and work area are completed before leaving for the day.
• Assist with troubleshooting production or equipment issues and elevate concerns as needed
• Partner with the Quality Control team to ensure products meet quality standards and customer specifications
• Identify and report roadblocks that impact production flow or prevent the team from meeting daily goals
• Ensure work areas remain clean, organized, and compliant with safety standards; immediately report observed safety concerns or violations
• Operate forklifts, overhead cranes, and production equipment as required and certified
• Promote teamwork, accountability, and continuous improvement within the department
• Perform other duties as assigned by management

Required Skills/Abilities

• Basic Knowledge of Microsoft Office programs
• Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Ability to prioritize tasks and support multiple production demands
• Ability to read a tape measure and perform basic math calculations
• Ability to read, write, communicate, and interpret blueprints
• Ability to read production schedules, work orders, and operational documentation
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills

Education and Experience

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Previous manufacturing or industrial experience required
• Prior lead, team lead, or supervisory experience preferred
• Experience operating forklifts and overhead cranes required

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift, push, pull, and carry up to 75 pounds regularly
• Ability to bend, squat, kneel, climb, reach, stand, and walk for extended periods
• Ability to safely operate and work around heavy machinery and moving materials

Alliance Steel Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of this position.