Welder Lead

Kirby; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kirby is seeking a skilled welder to lay out, fit, and fabricate metal components for complex structural forms. You will analyze drawings, select welding methods, and ensure quality and safety in a shop environment.

The role requires experience with GMAW 3G and FCAW welding, overhead crane operation, and strong attention to detail. Expect varied positions and teamwork across departments in a fabrication setting.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED and 5–10 years related experience.
• Prior experience safely operating overhead cranes required.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operate torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain flame or arc.
• Analyze complex engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lay out, position, and secure parts according to specifications on complex assignments.
• Tack-weld or weld components using electric, gas, arc, or other welding.
• Inspect gap variances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Finish form work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heat, form, and dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Develop basic to complex templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determine required equipment and welding method to complete complex or difficult assignments, applying advanced knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Perform all work in an accordance with quality standards and established safe work.
• Explain and demonstrate welding procedures and techniques to department welders.
• Assist department level welders in resolving technical problems and supervision of complex welding problems.
• May interpret specifications and assignments for department welders.
• May assign and revise work assignments to department welders as required by priorities and work.
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Effective communication

Organized

Problem solving

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Job description

Responsible for the lay out, fit, and fabrication of metal components to assemble complex or difficult structural forms, using advanced knowledge of welding and fitting techniques, metallurgy, and engineering requirements. Assist department supervisor and/or manager in coordinating the activities of department welders.

Responsibilities

• Operation of torch and adjust valves, amperage, or voltage to obtain desired flame or arc.
• Analyze complex engineering drawings and specifications to plan layout, assembly, and welding.
• Lay out, position, and secure parts and assemblies according to specifications on complex or difficult assignments using straightedge, combination square, calipers, and ruler.
• Tack-weld or weld components and assemblies, using electric, gas, arc, or other welding.
• Inspect gap variances, using micrometer, caliper, and precision measuring.
• Maintain a clean and safe workspace.
• Finish form work piece, using portable grinder, hand file, or
• Weld components in flat, vertical, or overhead positions.
• Heat, form, and dress metal parts, using hand tools, torch, or arc welding equipment.
• Develop basic to complex templates and other work aids to hold and align parts.
• Determine required equipment and welding method to complete complex or difficult assignments, applying advanced knowledge of metallurgy, geometry, and welding techniques.
• Perform all work in an accordance with quality standards and established safe work.
• Explain and demonstrate welding procedures and techniques to department welders.
• Assist department level welders in resolving technical problems and supervision of complex welding problems.
• May interpret specifications and assignments for department welders.
• May assign and revise work assignments to department welders as required by priorities and work.
• Maintain a strong, personal commitment to the safety culture.
• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Ability to perform work accurately.
• Possessing the trait of being organized or following a systematic method of performing a task.
• Ability to be internally inspired to perform a task to the best of one’s ability using his or her own drive or initiative.
• Ability to utilize the available time to organize and complete work within given.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Ability to communicate effectively spoken and written.
• Ability to pay attention to the minute details of a project.
• Ability to work at a sustained pace and produce quality.
• Ability to make decisions or take actions to solve a problem or reach a consensus.

Education/Experience

• High School Graduate or General Education Degree (GED) and five to ten years related experience.
• Prior experience safely operating overhead cranes required.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, and Outlook) preferred.

Certificates & Licenses

Certified Welder in GMAW 3G minimum on 3/8" plate and FCAW (3G) on 1" plate. Pipe fitting and welding experience required. Additional welding certifications preferred.

Physical Activities & Requirements

Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) as required by position, location, and/or customer.

Working Conditions

Work outside as well as in a shop environment. Shop environment may not have air conditioning.