Welding Lead — Team Leader for Transit Vehicle Fabrication

ENC - ElDorado National California Inc.; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 76,000 - 83,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

401(k) with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee referral program

Career growth and development

Job summary

ElDorado National California Inc. in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Weld Lead to oversee daily welding operations and ensure workflow efficiency, quality, and team training. The role requires guiding welders, ensuring adherence to WPS and blueprints, and coordinating with other departments.

The ideal candidate has 4–7+ years of welding experience with 1–2+ years in a lead role, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and process improvement in a manufacturing setting.

Qualifications

• 4–7+ years of total welding experience in a manufacturing or fabrication environment.
• 1-2+ years of proven experience in a lead or supervisory role.
• Strong leadership, coaching, and communication skills.
• Excellent knowledge of blueprints, WPS, and material handling procedures.

Responsibilities

• Assign daily tasks and priorities to Welders to meet production schedules.
• Support task time and maintain smooth workflow across the welding team.
• Train and coach Welders on proper processes, techniques, and safety practices.
• Conduct initial quality checks of welds before QA inspection.
• Communicate effectively with Supervisors and other departments regarding production and quality issues.
• Ensure adherence to blueprints, Welding Procedure Specifications (WPS), and proper material handling.

Skills

Welding leadership

Blueprints & WPS

Quality assurance

Safety compliance

Mentoring

Tools

Welding Equipment

Job description

ElDorado National California Inc. in Riverside, CA, is seeking a Weld Lead to oversee daily welding operations and ensure workflow efficiency, quality, and team training. The role requires guiding welders, ensuring adherence to WPS and blueprints, and coordinating with other departments.

The ideal candidate has 4–7+ years of welding experience with 1–2+ years in a lead role, strong leadership, and a focus on safety and process improvement in a manufacturing setting.