Welding Expediter: Production Readiness & Logistics

Global Power Components; Milwaukee (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Weld Expediter to streamline the Welding Department and keep production moving. This onsite role interfaces with Welding, Engineering, Materials, and Production to ensure paperwork, drawings, revisions and materials are ready before production begins.

The candidate will troubleshoot missing parts, coordinate engineering questions, and resolve job-readiness issues to remove roadblocks so welders can stay productive on the floor.

Qualifications

• Experience in manufacturing, welding-support roles preferred.
• Ability to read blueprints, engineering drawings and revisions.
• Strong organizational, communication and multi-tasking skills.
• Detail-oriented with a proactive problem-solving approach.

Responsibilities

• Gather, organize, and review job paperwork, drawings, work orders and other production documents before jobs are released to the welding floor.
• Verify that weld jobs are production-ready with required materials and documentation available.
• Track down missing parts and materials for current and upcoming jobs.
• Coordinate with Engineering on drawing questions, revisions and technical issues affecting production.
• Ensure updated drawings and revisions are communicated to Weld Supervisors, Leads and shop-floor personnel.
• Identify shortages or documentation problems before they impact the welding schedule.
• Follow up with Materials, Production and other departments to resolve open issues quickly.
• Monitor upcoming welding jobs and confirm they are staged and ready for production.
• Support Weld Supervisors and Leads by handling administrative/coordination tasks.
• Maintain strong communication between office/support departments and shop-floor leadership.

Job description

Global Power Components in Milwaukee, WI is seeking a Weld Expediter to streamline the Welding Department and keep production moving. This onsite role interfaces with Welding, Engineering, Materials, and Production to ensure paperwork, drawings, revisions and materials are ready before production begins.

The candidate will troubleshoot missing parts, coordinate engineering questions, and resolve job-readiness issues to remove roadblocks so welders can stay productive on the floor.