Welding Lead 1st Shift (West Bend)

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc; West Bend (WI); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

Metalcraft of Mayville, Inc. in West Bend, WI, is seeking a 1st Shift Welding Department Lead to oversee both manual and robotic welding in the Scag Welding area. Reporting to the Department Supervisor, you will lead welders, ensure parts meet specifications, and keep the shift running smoothly.

The ideal candidate will read blueprints, drive continuous improvement, and maintain safety, quality and productivity standards. Strong communication and teamwork across departments are essential.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Understanding of welding fundamentals
• Basic welding experience or training
• Basic knowledge of Mig Welding Equipment
• Successful completion of internal weld test
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to lead a team and coordinate with other departments
• Read and interpret blueprints and welding symbols
• Basic computer knowledge
• Willing to work across weld department as needed
• Associates degree preferred for lead role

Responsibilities

• Assist the Supervisor in directing the work activities of the welders and oversee both manual and robotic weld departments.
• Work with robotic and manual welders to ensure parts are made correctly and schedule is followed.
• Maintain department organization, cleanliness, safety, and cost-improvement initiatives.
• Read job specifications to determine welding type and material requirements; use equipment per standards.
• Perform preventative maintenance on equipment and keep work area safe and orderly.
• Support continuous improvement and cross-department communication.
• May perform other related duties as production needs require.

Skills

Welding fundamentals

Mig welding

Robotic welding coordination

Leadership / supervision

Communication skills

Reading blueprints

SAP experience

Technical troubleshooting

Education

Associates degree in related technical field

Tools

SAP

Job description

Job Information

• Job ID: 2026-4898
• # of Openings: 1
• Category: Manufacturing
• Type: Regular Full-Time
• Job Locations: US-WI-West Bend

Position Title: Welding Lead 1st Shift (West Bend)

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

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• 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:

• Lift/Carry – X – 50 lbs.
• Push/Pull – X – 50 lbs.
• Reach Overhead – X – 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 – X
• Squat/Bend/Kneel – X
• Sit – X
• Stand – X
• Walk/Move About – X

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.