Welding Production Lead — Lead & Train Team Onsite

Kamatics Corporation; Fountain (CO); On-site; USD 41,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Retirement plan

Disability coverage

Life insurance

Job summary

RMB Products in Fountain, Colorado seeks a Production Lead to lead and coordinate daily welding department activities, support production schedules, ensure safety and quality, and train team members. The role includes coverage for the Production Supervisor and cross-training in related processes.

The Production Lead will work hands-on, help develop work instructions, and monitor performance against daily targets.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of leadership experience in a manufacturing environment preferred.
• Experience in welding, rotational lining, fabrication, or other manufacturing environments preferred.
• Ability to read and interpret blueprints and customer specifications.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills.
• Ability to provide clear instructions and communicate effectively in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Ability to work independently, demonstrate accountability, and complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Strong mathematical skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including advanced Excel skills.
• Experience with Epicor manufacturing software is a plus.
• Flexible, cooperative attitude with the ability to work across different production areas as needed.
• Ability to work collaboratively with team members and maintain a positive, productive work environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate daily work assignments to ensure production schedules and departmental objectives are met.
• Provide guidance, instruction, and training to team members to ensure safe operations and quality products.
• Support value stream objectives related to on-time delivery, production efficiency, and quality.
• Follow, maintain, and execute weekly departmental production schedules.
• Conduct daily Tier 1 team meetings to communicate production priorities, safety updates, quality concerns, staffing needs, and operational changes.
• Identify and document production issues, barriers, and risks, escalating concerns to the Production Supervisor as needed.
• Monitor and report daily production performance, including backlog, on-time delivery, scrap, scheduling performance, and progress toward daily revenue goals.
• Communicate production delays, schedule variances, and other issues that may impact customer commitments or departmental objectives.
• Assist the Production Supervisor with employee performance reviews and interviews as needed.
• Assist in developing and improving operational procedures, work instructions, and production processes.
• Perform hands‑on production work alongside team members to support departmental needs.
• Provide coverage for the Production Supervisor when needed.
• Support other production areas and functions within the department as needed, based on training, staffing, and workload.
• Maintain a safe, organized, and productive work environment while ensuring compliance with company policies and quality standards.
• Perform additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Blueprint reading

English communication

Organizational skills

Multi-priority management

Independence

Mathematical skills

Team collaboration

Safety awareness

Excel proficiency

Tools

Epicor manufacturing software

Microsoft Office

Excel

Job description

RMB Products in Fountain, Colorado seeks a Production Lead to lead and coordinate daily welding department activities, support production schedules, ensure safety and quality, and train team members. The role includes coverage for the Production Supervisor and cross-training in related processes.

The Production Lead will work hands-on, help develop work instructions, and monitor performance against daily targets.