Welder / Fabrication Lead (2nd Shift)

STS Aviation Group; Milwaukee, Northern (WI, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical and dental benefits eligible

Overtime pay

Job summary

STS Technical Services is seeking a Welder / Fabrication Lead for the 2nd shift in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. You will supervise welding and fabrication operations, ensuring work meets specifications while upholding safety guidelines and quality standards.

The ideal candidate has hands-on welding/fabrication leadership experience, strong problem-solving abilities, and a drive to support a growing production environment in a private manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 3+ years in a leadership role, preferably in welding/fabrication.
• Welding or fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Authorized to work in the United States.
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to monitor employee performance and output.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 2nd shift welding and fabrication operations.
• Ensure production work is completed to specifications.
• Ensure employees work within established safety guidelines.
• Monitor employee performance and work output.
• Troubleshoot production, welding and fabrication issues as needed.
• Support problem-solving efforts on the shop floor.
• Maintain attention to detail throughout production activity.
• Help drive team performance, safety and production success.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Troubleshooting

Problem solving

Safety compliance

Welding supervision

Welding equipment

Tools

Welding equipment

Job description

STS Technical Services is hiring a Welder / Fabrication Lead in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. This is a 2nd shift opportunity supporting a growing manufacturer of UL heavy gauge steel fuel tanks, trailers, large generator enclosures and modular metal enclosures used to house fully equipped electrical distribution and control equipment.

This role is ideal for an experienced welding or fabrication professional with strong leadership skills, attention to detail and the ability to help keep production moving safely, accurately and efficiently.

Position Summary

The 2nd Shift Welder / Fabrication Lead will help supervise welding and fabrication operations while ensuring production is completed to specification, quality standards are met and employees work within established safety guidelines.

This position requires hands-on manufacturing leadership experience, strong problem-solving ability and the drive to support a growing production environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise 2nd shift welding and fabrication operations
• Ensure production work is completed to specifications
• Ensure employees work within established safety guidelines
• Monitor employee performance and work output
• Troubleshoot production, welding and fabrication issues as needed
• Support problem-solving efforts on the shop floor
• Maintain attention to detail throughout production activity
• Help drive team performance, safety and production success

Position Requirements

• Minimum of 3 years of experience in a leadership position
• Welding or fabrication experience in a manufacturing environment preferred
• Ability to monitor employee performance and work output
• Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills
• Strong attention to detail
• Strong drive to succeed
• Ability to support a fast-paced production environment
• Must be authorized to work in the United States

What's Great About This Position

• Expanding, privately held organization
• Outstanding job security
• 40 or more hours per week
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• Medical and dental benefits eligible after 60 days

About STS Technical Services

STS Technical Services is a Top 100 Staffing Firm that partners with leading companies across the aerospace, defense, manufacturing and industrial sectors. We connect skilled professionals with contract, direct-hire and long-term career opportunities across the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employer

STS Technical Services is an equal opportunity employer.