Welding Production Lead - 1st Shift

H3 Manufacturing Group, LLC; Schaumburg (IL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 41,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) with 401(k) match

Flexible spending account

Health insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

Life insurance

Employee recognition programs

Chaplain Care Coach

Job summary

H3 Manufacturing Group, LLC in Schaumburg, IL seeks a Welding Production Lead to assist the Department Supervisor with daily operations, drive safety and quality, and lead on-the-floor activities. The role focuses on coordinating schedules, mentoring staff, and ensuring efficient through-put across the welding department.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years in manufacturing, ability to read blueprints, and strong leadership and problem-solving skills.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret work instructions, and use measuring tools.

Responsibilities

• Support the Department Supervisor in overseeing daily production schedules to meet throughput targets.
• Serve as a working team lead on the floor and coordinate priorities.
• Train and onboard new employees with hands-on guidance.
• Monitor part quality and verify accuracy and consistency.
• Coordinate material flow, tooling, and machine readiness to minimize downtime.
• Maintain production records and reports.
• Suggest and implement process improvements for safety and efficiency.
• Fill in for the Department Supervisor during absences.
• Promote a clean, organized, safe work environment and 5S standards.
• Participate in team meetings and cross-department communication to resolve production challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Reading blueprints

Measuring tools

Quality consciousness

Time management

Communication

Problem solving

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Our path to growth is paved by investing in our people. We continually strive to provide unbeatable opportunities where you can develop and exceed your expectations, while building your career in our challenging yet rewarding environment.

Our CEO/President Steve Hillard often says, “Culture flows from the top.” A strong positive culture is a commitment our senior leaders make a top priority. We offer many exciting and challenging careers, and our employees enjoy competitive salaries and comprehensive training and benefits. H3 supports professional development and work-life balance, resulting in the retention of highly-skilled employees.

Here at H3, we are continuously improving. A great deal of our improvements come from our employees’ Lean Manufacturing ideas. Lean Manufacturing is where employees suggest ideas each quarter that will improve manufacturing waste within the company. Then at the end of each quarter, a rotating selection committee of employees’ peers chaired by a Lean Champion selects a Gold, Silver and Bronze winner. These winners will then serve on the selection committee for the following quarter. Thus far there have been over 100 winners.

BENEFITS AND COMPENSATION

COMPETITIVE SALARY

H3 offers employees and applicants competitive salaries based on experience and skill-levels.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

H3 has open and clean work environments with high ceilings and space to work comfortably.

MENTORS

H3 has experienced leaders and mentors leading training initiatives throughout the company.

BENEFITS

H3 has a comprehensive benefits package encompassing medical, dental, life insurance, short-term disability and more!

AIR QUALITY

H3 has exceptional air quality for a healthy work environment. Air conditioning and heating are throughout the entire building.

HIGH MIX, LOW VOLUME

H3 employees rarely have repeat work and what’s best is that we are an essential employer to various industries!

CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

Location: Schaumburg, IL

Job Id:227

# of Openings:1

Date posted: September 21, 2026

Pay:From 26.00/hr +

Job Title:Welding Production Lead

Job Type:Full-time

Company Overview:

H3 Manufacturing is a leading integrated manufacturing solutions provider specializing in precision machining, laser cutting, sheet metal fabrication, complex welding, assembly, surface finishing, painting, and powder coating. With four state-of-the-art facilities spanning 225,000 square feet with locations in Illinois and North Carolina, we serve high-spec markets including power generation, healthcare, electrical power distribution, aerospace and defense, life sciences, and more.

Position Summary:

The Welding Production Lead assists the Department Supervisor in coordinating daily operations within their respective departments to ensure safety, quality, and productivity goals are met. This position serves as a working leader on the production team. TheWelding Production Lead will support team members on the floor, facilitate communication between employees and department supervisors, and help the supervisors drive continuous improvement across all processes. The Welding Production Lead should become an expert in department thru-put and ways to optimize and ensure efficiency & productivity of their departments.

Key Responsibilities:

• Support the Welding Department Supervisor/Manufacturing Managers in overseeing daily production schedules and workflows to meet delivery and thru-put targets.
• Act as a point of contact for employees on the floor and help the Department Supervisor with communicating priorities, resolving minor issues, and escalating concerns when necessary.
• Training and onboarding of new employees, providing hands-on guidance and technical support as needed.
• Monitor work progress and verify part quality, accuracy, and consistency.
• Coordinate material flow, tooling needs, and machine readiness to minimize downtime.
• Help maintain accurate production records, timekeeping, and reports.
• Recommend and assist with implementing process improvements for efficiency, safety, and quality.
• Fill in for the Department Supervisor during absences or as needed.
• Promote a clean, organized, and safe work environment by ensuring compliance with all safety and 5S standards.
• Actively participate in team meetings and cross-departmental communication to identify production challenges and develop solutions.
• Motivate and mentor employees to achieve production goals and uphold company values.

Required Qualifications:

Education & Experience:

• 3+ years of experience in a manufacturing or production environment.
• Strong understanding of production processes, equipment operation, and safety practices.
• Ability to read blueprints, interpret work instructions, and use measuring tools (e.g., calipers, micrometers, tape measures, height and depth gauges, etc.)
• Demonstrates leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills; leads by example.
• Basic computer skills (e.g., Microsoft Office, ERP systems).
• Collaborate with Department Supervisor to ensure that the department’s employees are working productively, efficiently, and delivering on thru-put goals.
• Demonstrates attention to detail and holds themself and others accountable.
• Strong time-management and multitasking abilities in a fast-paced production setting.

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to stand, walk, bend, and lift up to 50 lbs. for extended periods.
• Work in a manufacturing environment with exposure to noise, machinery, and varying temperatures.
• Must be comfortable wearing required PPE (Personal Protective Equipment) such as safety glasses, gloves, and hearing protection.
• Retirement plan 401(k) with 401(k) match
• Flexible spending account or Health savings account option
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Referral program
• Employee recognition programs
• Chaplain Care Coach

This position requires ITAR compliance and may involve access to technical data controlled under the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR). Sponsorship is not available now nor in the future.

Applicants must be U.S. Persons as defined by ITAR.

H3 Manufacturing Group, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer that prohibits discrimination or harassment of any type. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. Applicants who require an accommodation to participate in the job application or hiring process should email [e-mail].