Welder Working Lead - 2nd Shift

GTI Fabrication; Buffalo (NY); On-site; USD 85,962,000 - 105,447,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) Match

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Sick Time

Life Insurance

Career Advancement

Advanced Manufacturing Exposure

Collaborative Environment

Safety First

Job summary

GTI Fabrication in Buffalo, NY is seeking a shift supervisor to oversee welding and fabrication activities on a Monday–Friday 3:30pm–12am schedule. The role involves supervising staff, ensuring safety and quality, and driving efficient production in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has welding/fabrication experience, strong leadership, and the ability to read blueprints and understand electrical diagrams. Competitive pay and benefits are provided.

Qualifications

• Two to four years welding/fabrication experience required.
• Proven ability to supervise and motivate direct reports.
• Ability to read electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams.
• Commitment to excellence and high standards.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills.
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow.
• Willingness to work within changing priorities.

Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, modifies, and implements efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures.
• Interfaces with QA manager to ensure highest degree of final quality and develop new and better quality methods.
• Ensures approved manufacturing methodology is being followed.
• Develops and communicates goals and key initiatives to improve plant performance and success.
• Performs the physical work of the department
• Maintains knowledge of machine capacity and develops solutions for efficient utilization.
• Ensures all safety rules and regulations are followed; investigates accidents in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Directly supervise employees assigned to their department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Skills

Welding & fabrication supervision

Leadership & coaching

Blueprint reading

Quality assurance

Communication skills

Time management

Job description

Overview

GTI is a contract manufacturing partner supporting customers in renewable energy, power generation, infrastructure, and industrial systems.

We fabricate custom designed, purpose-built enclosures and skids for our customers and perform mechanical and electrical integration in-house, delivering a true turn-key product to our customers. Our scope spans Engineering, prototype builds, through full production, requiring teams that can move fast, adapt, and execute with precision.

GTI Values: Safety I Quality I Customer Obsession I Speed I Agility

Job Responsibilities

• Reviews, analyzes, modifies, and implements efficient and effective department processes, policies, and procedures.
• Interfaces with QA manager to ensure highest degree of final quality and develop new and better quality methods.
• Ensures approved manufacturing methodology is being followed.
• Develops and communicates goals and key initiatives to improve plant performance and success.
• Performs the physical work of the department
• Maintains knowledge of machine capacity and develops solutions for efficient utilization.
• Ensures all safety rules and regulations are followed; investigates accidents in a timely, accurate, and complete manner.
• Assigns duties and monitors quality of work; assures staff conforms to organizational policies and procedures and government regulations.
• Provides day-to-day guidance and oversight of subordinates; actively works to promote and recognize performance.
• Keeps up to date on overall activities of the team, identifying problem areas and taking corrective actions.
• Directly supervise employees assigned to their department and carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with organizational policies and procedures.

Required Qualifications

• Two to four years related welding/fabrication experience
• Demonstrated proficiency in supervising and motivating direct reports
• Proficiency in reading and understanding electrical blueprints, schematics, and diagrams
• Commitment to excellence and high standards
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Basic competence in direct reports duties and tasks
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
• Ability to manage priorities and workflow
• Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
• Ability to work independently and as a member of various teams and committeesProven leadership skills
• Proven ability to handle multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Ability to deal effectively with a diversity of individuals at all organizational levels.
• Good judgement with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
• Ability to understand any and all safety requirements and cautionsAbility to perform the physical labor necessary
• Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds.

Shift

Monday - Friday : 3:30pm - 12am

$30 - $36.80 an hour

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Perks & Benefits

GTI offers a competitive compensation and benefits package designed to support employees and their families while providing long-term career growth opportunities within a fast-growing manufacturing organization. Benefits may include:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match (where applicable)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and paid holidays
• Sick time in accordance with state and local requirements
• Company-paid life insurance and disability coverage
• Career advancement opportunities within a rapidly growing organization
• Exposure to advanced manufacturing, modular infrastructure, and large-scale industrial projects
• Collaborative, fast-paced environment with strong operational and engineering leadership
• Employee-focused culture centered on safety, quality, accountability, and continuous improvement

Benefits eligibility and offerings may vary based on position, location, and employment classification.

GTI promotes a diverse and inclusive workforce and is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, military or veteran status, marital status, or any other Federal or State legally-protected classes. We also value the safety of all employees and work hard to maintain a Drug Free Workplace.

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