Welding Lead 1st Shift (West Bend)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc.; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. seeks a 1st Shift Welding Department Lead for our Scag Welding area in West Bend. You will assist the Supervisor in overseeing manual and robotic weld operations, lead welders, ensure schedule adherence, and uphold safety and quality standards.

The role requires experience in welding, whether robotic or manual, with strong communication and organizational skills to model best practices across the department.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Fundamental welding knowledge and training.
• Experience with MIG welding and basic welding equipment.
• Proven ability to lead a welding team and coordinate with other departments.

Responsibilities

• Assist Supervisor in directing welders (manual and robotic).
• Maintain department organization, safety, and productivity.
• Ensure parts are welded per specs and schedules are followed.
• Perform or supervise welding tasks as needed and troubleshoot issues.
• Support continuous improvement and cost-saving initiatives.

Skills

Welding leadership

Robotic welding

Blueprint reading

Safety compliance

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Mig welding equipment

Welding equipment knowledge

Job description

Overview

Metalcraft of Mayville's West Bend facility has an immediate opening for a 1st Shift Welding Department Lead in our Scag Welding area. Reporting to the Department Supervisor, the Weld Lead is primarily responsible for assisting the Supervisor in overseeing both the manual and robotic weld department. This person may perform all types of welding, as well as give instruction to the welders. This role is responsible for acting as a good role model for the rest of the development and for keeping the department organized and clean.

Responsibilities

• Ability to perform all essential functions of the robotic welder and manual welder
• Assists the Supervisor in directing the work activities of the welders
• Works with both the robotic and manual welders to ensure parts are made correctly and schedule is being followed
• Keeps informed of any changes and new procedures throughout the day to stay on schedule
• Communicates information, assists in resolving problems and supports continuous improvement initiatives
• Monitors and maintains all equipment, machines and supplies within the department. Reports shortages to the department supervisor and performs necessary preventative maintenance
• Assists with cost savings, continuous improvements and more efficient ways to run the weld operations
• Follows all company rules, policies and regulations; ensuring compliance with corporate and plant safety standards
• Maintains company safety, quality, efficiency, and productivity standards
• Reads job specifications (e.g. blueprints, quality control plans and/or traveler notes) to determine type of welding and material requirements
• Uses equipment and supplies to perform work in accordance with operational standards
• Performs prescribed preventative maintenance on equipment and machines
• Maintains the work area and equipment in a clean and orderly condition and follows prescribed safety regulations
• May perform other related duties or work at different workstations as production needs require
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school degree, diploma or a GED equivalent qualification from an accredited institution
• An understanding of welding fundamentals
• Basic welding experience and/or training
• Basic knowledge of Mig Welding Equipment
• Successful completion of internal weld test
• Contributes to identifying problems and implementing appropriate countermeasures
• Must have excellent written and verbal communication skills and the ability to effectively communicate with management and peers openly
• Ability to efficiently assist in leading a team and coordinate work with other departments
• Aptitude to take orders and execute the same efficiently
• Knowledge of welding equipment and tools, including their design, uses, repair and maintenance
• Ability to read and interpret documents like blueprints, welding symbols, safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
• Basic Computer knowledge
• Must be able to help in ALL areas of the weld department, when needed

Required Knowledge and Abilities:

• Previous experience working within a highly technical environment.
• Strong basic math skills.
• Previous experience working within a weld department.
• Previous forklift experience.
• Exposure to a Lean manufacturing environment.
• General understanding of Metric and Standard systems.
• Associates degree in related technical field preferred.
• Prior lead experience, preferably in a weld department.
• Microsoft Office skills. Ideal candidate would also have SAP experience
• Must be willing to work flexible hours as required

Equipment Operated: Forklift, welders, robots, lifts, overhead cranes, measurement devices, cleaning materials.

Metalcraft of Mayville is an Equal Opportunity Employer:Minorities/females/veterans/individuals with disabilities/sexual orientation/gender identity

PM17

Job Expectations

Physical Activity:

Activity

N/A

Occasionally

Frequently

Regularly

Average lbs.

Lift/Carry

50

Push/Pull

50

Reach Overhead

Comments: Moderate to heavy physical effort required to perform the basis essentials of the job. Frequently required to bend and stoop. Specific vision abilities required: close vision, peripheral vision, and depth perception and ability to adjust focus.

Climb

Squat/Bend/Kneel

Sit

Stand

Walk/Move About

Occasional: 1-2 hrs/shift Frequently 2-5 hrs/shift Regularly 5-8 hrs/shift

Work Environment

Regularly exposed to varying temperature conditions between 60-100 degrees Fahrenheit, loud noise, moving machinery parts, airborne particles, and fumes from production equipment.