Welding Line Lead: Drive Safety, Quality & Lean Wins

Valmont Industries, Inc.; Valley (NE); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare

401k retirement plan

Paid time off

Life insurance

Disability coverage

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Welding Line Lead in Valley, Nebraska. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets in the welding shop, provide leadership to the shift, and ensure efficient use of manpower and equipment.

The role emphasizes adherence to policies, teamwork, and continuous improvement while coordinating with multiple departments to maintain production standards and line readiness for the next shift.

Qualifications

• Currently Welder C status or higher.
• Ability to pass a forklift driver's test.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook.
• Strong leadership and ability to support divisional objectives.
• Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to read blueprints and weld symbols.
• Ability to read and interpret safety rules and maintenance instructions.
• Knowledge of shop mathematics including feet, inches, degrees and fractions.
• Ability to solve problems and make decisions.
• Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers and present information.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Shop Lead and Production Supervisor to drive safety, quality, delivery and cost metrics.
• Coach associates on shift to ensure safety policies are followed.
• Ensure tasks are performed to maximize manpower and equipment utilization.
• Maintain shift toolbox and ensure tools are properly returned or replaced.
• Set daily production direction and communicate standards for the shift.
• Keep line clean and stocked for next shift.
• Produce hourly production records including downtime and maintenance issues.
• Participate in root cause analysis to prevent breakdowns and incidents.
• Promote continuous improvement and solicit team input.
• Train and develop team members and assess bench strength.
• Ensure quality inspections and proper QA processes.
• Uphold company policies in a fair manner.
• Support the team to drive line success.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Blueprint reading

Welding knowledge

Safety compliance

Problem solving

Team coaching

Microsoft Office

Forklift operation

Education

Associates degree

Tools

QAD

Excel

Job description

Valmont Industries, Inc. is seeking a Welding Line Lead in Valley, Nebraska. You will work closely with the Production Supervisor to drive safety, quality, delivery, and cost targets in the welding shop, provide leadership to the shift, and ensure efficient use of manpower and equipment.

The role emphasizes adherence to policies, teamwork, and continuous improvement while coordinating with multiple departments to maintain production standards and line readiness for the next shift.