Weld Team Leader

MP Canton (Bid-Well); Canton (SD); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid vacation

401(k)

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

Job summary

Terex in Canton, SD seeks a seasoned manufacturing lead responsible for 1/3 production, 1/3 process improvement, and 1/3 training. You will conduct daily team meetings, coordinate line activities, and make daily decisions affecting productivity, quality, and attendance.

You will supervise quality control, ensure equipment readiness, and mentor welders while applying lean principles. A strong emphasis on 5S and safety, with reporting duties and cross-training responsibilities.

Qualifications

• Must have broad knowledge of manufacturing operations, including fabrication and process improvement.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing drawings.
• Knowledge of welding equipment setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices.

Responsibilities

• 1/3 production, 1/3 process improvement, 1/3 training.
• Conduct daily communication meetings with team members.
• Coordinate production line activities.
• Make daily decisions affecting employees, quality, delivery, productivity.
• Hold employees accountable for productivity, quality, attendance.
• Ensure quality control through supervisory functions.
• Verify production line and equipment are functional and prepared prior to daily shift.
• Must meet or exceed daily, weekly, monthly productivity levels.
• Maintain appropriate workforce to meet production levels, flexing team members to different jobs as necessary.
• Fill in on production line when team members are absent or on vacation.
• Train and cross train team members in different functions of the operation.
• Approve, update and maintain vacation schedules.
• Coach/discipline employees as needed.
• Communicate material requirements to maintain necessary inventory.
• Ensure a safe work environment.
• Support and participate in TBS activities.
• Maintain 5S level.
• Responsible for securing the plant after operating hours.
• Produce/provide various reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Skills

Supervisory skills

Process improvement

Mechanical aptitude

Communication skills

Manufacturing operations knowledge

Computer literacy

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

Job Responsibilities

• 1/3 production, 1/3 process improvement, 1/3 training
• Conduct daily communication meetings with team members
• Coordinate production line activities
• Make daily decisions affecting employees, quality, delivery, productivity
• Hold employees accountable for productivity, quality, attendance
• Ensure quality control through supervisory functions
• Verify production line and equipment are functional and prepared prior to daily shift
• Must meet or exceed daily, weekly, monthly productivity levels
• Maintain appropriate workforce to meet production levels, flexing team members to different jobs as necessary
• Fill in on production line when team members are absent or on vacation
• Train and cross train team members in different functions of the operation
• Approve, update and maintain vacation schedules
• Coach/discipline employees as needed
• Communicate material requirements to maintain necessary inventory
• Ensure a safe work environment
• Support and participate in TBS activities
• Maintain 5S level
• Responsible for securing the plant after operating hours
• Produce/provide various reports using Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
• Perform other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent
• Must have broad knowledge of manufacturing operations, including fabrication and process improvement
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints, weld symbols, and manufacturing drawings
• Knowledge of weld quality standards and inspection requirements
• Experience training and mentoring welders
• Knowledge of welding equipment setup, maintenance, and safe operating practices
• Previous experience in a Weld Lead, Lead Welder, or similar manufacturing leadership role preferred
• Lean manufacturing and 5S experience

Skills

• Must have good supervisory and organizational skills
• Process improvement skills
• Must be mechanically inclined
• Possess effective written/verbal communication skills
• Must have adequate knowledge of manufacturing operations
• Must be computer literate

About Terex

Terex Corporation is a global leader in specialized equipment solutions, serving essential sectors such as emergency services, waste and recycling, utilities, and construction. Our diversified portfolio positions us in resilient, high-demand markets with strong long-term growth potential. We design and manufacture advanced specialty vehicles--- including fire, ambulance, and recreational vehicles- alongside waste collection vehicles, materials processing machinery, mobile elevating work platforms, and equipment for the electric utility industry. Through our global dealer, parts and service network and true value-creating digital solutions, we deliver best-in-class lifecycle support, helping customers maximize return on investment. With a strong manufacturing footprint in the United States and operations across Europe, India, and Asia Pacific, Terex combines global reach with local expertise to capture opportunities worldwide. Our strategy is clear: exceed customer expectations, invest in innovation, leverage our diversified portfolio, and deliver consistent, profitable growth for our shareholders. For more information, please visit www.terex.com.

Company Culture and Values

We are passionate about producing equipment that helps improve the lives of people around the world and providing our team members with a rewarding career and the opportunity to make an impact. We are committed to recruiting, engaging, developing, and retaining team members at all levels of our global workforce. Our culture is defined by our Terex Way Values - Integrity, Respect, Improvement, Servant Leadership, Courage, and Citizenship. Our values are the driving force behind our commitment to maintain an inclusive, supportive, non-discriminatory, and safe workplace for all team members. To that end, we are committed to actively foster a culture where every team member feels valued, listened to, and appreciated. We are committed to being fair and impartial in our decisions.

Equal Opportunity and Accessibility

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Benefits

• The Company offers competitive salaries, advancement opportunities, and a full range of benefits, including paid vacation, 401(k), medical, dental, and vision.